John 8:6 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

They were totally trying to trap him so they'd have something to charge him with. But Jesus just bent down and started writing in the dirt with his finger, acting like he didn't even hear them.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes the most powerful response is to just stay calm while everyone else is trying to start drama.

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