KJV ORIGINAL
But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name’s sake.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But before all that other stuff happens, they're going to come after you. They'll arrest you, put you through the system, throw you in jail, and drag you in front of powerful people — all because you're associated with me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Following Jesus might put you on the wrong side of the people in charge, but you're on the right side of history.
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