Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also deceived?
The Pharisees shot back at them, 'Wait, are you seriously falling for this too?'
When people can't handle the truth, they'll try to convince you that you're the one who's confused.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, during the Feast of Tabernacles, a major Jewish festival celebrating God's provision in the wilderness, Jesus was teaching openly in Jerusalem, which sparked intense debate among the people and religious leaders. The Pharisees, a powerful group of Jewish scholars and teachers who strictly upheld the Law of Moses, were growing increasingly hostile toward Jesus, viewing his popularity as a threat to their authority. This verse captures their dismissive response to those who were drawn to Jesus, accusing them of being misled.
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