John 8:26 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

I could say so much more about you and call out all your stuff, but the one who sent me is completely trustworthy. So I'm only telling the world what he's told me to say.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus could have said way more, but he stuck to exactly what God wanted him to share.

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