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John 9:11

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed, and I received sight.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He answered, 'This guy named Jesus made some mud, put it on my eyes, and told me to go wash in the pool of Siloam. So I went, washed it off, and suddenly I could see.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes the path to healing looks messy, but trust the process.

📚 Historical Context

In the first century AD, during Jesus' public ministry in Jerusalem, he healed a man who had been blind from birth as a demonstration of his divine power. This miracle involved Jesus making clay with his saliva and anointing the man's eyes, then instructing him to wash in the Pool of Siloam, which was a known water source used for ceremonial purification. The event not only restored the man's sight but also sparked debates among Jewish leaders about the observance of Sabbath laws.

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