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John 9:12

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Then said they unto him, Where is he? He said, I know not.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

So they were like, 'Where is this guy who healed you?' And he just said, 'I honestly have no idea.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes miracles happen and you don't have all the answers, and that's totally okay.

📚 Historical Context

In the Gospel of John, chapter 9, Jesus has just healed a man who was born blind by spitting on the ground, making mud, and applying it to the man's eyes, which was a miraculous sign of his divine authority. This event took place in Jerusalem during a time of heightened tension with the Jewish religious leaders, who were suspicious of Jesus and viewed his actions, especially on the Sabbath, as a violation of their traditions. As a result, the Pharisees are questioning the healed man about Jesus' whereabouts, highlighting the broader conflict between Jesus' message and the established religious order.

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