KJV ORIGINAL
But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But Jesus told them, 'You have no idea what you're really asking for. Can you handle the same suffering I'm about to go through? Can you face the same intense struggle I'm heading into?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus basically said 'You sure you want what I have?' because following him means sharing his struggles, not just his glory.
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