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John 7:8

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Go ye up unto this feast: I go not up yet unto this feast: for my time is not yet full come.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

You all go ahead to the festival without me. I'm not going up there yet because it's not the right time for me.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes the best move is knowing when to wait for your moment.

📚 Historical Context

In the Gospel of John, Jesus is in Galilee when his brothers urge him to attend the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem to publicly demonstrate his miracles, as this was a major Jewish festival celebrating God's provision and protection during the wilderness wanderings. The event occurs amid growing opposition from religious leaders who sought to arrest Jesus, making his movements strategic and timed. Jesus' response highlights his submission to God's divine schedule rather than human pressure.

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