KJV ORIGINAL
And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jesus turned it around on them and said, 'Actually, I've got a question for you first. Answer me this:'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the best response to a loaded question is asking one right back.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context, Jesus was teaching in the temple in Jerusalem during the final days of his ministry, a time of increasing tension with religious leaders. The chief priests and elders challenged his authority to teach and perform miracles, seeking to trap him in his words. In response, Jesus chose to ask them a question first to expose their inconsistencies and redirect the conversation.
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