John 9:27 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

He answered them, I have told you already, and ye did not hear: wherefore would ye hear it again? will ye also be his disciples?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He shot back at them, 'I literally just told you this and you weren't even listening. Why would you want to hear it again? Wait — are you trying to become his followers too?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes the best response to people who won't listen is asking if they're ready to actually change their mind.

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