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John 8:9

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When they heard what Jesus said, their own hearts started calling them out. One by one they walked away — the older guys first, then everyone else — until it was just Jesus and the woman left standing there.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes the truth hits so hard that all you can do is walk away and think about your own stuff.

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