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1 John 2:9

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

If someone claims they're walking in God's light but still has hate in their heart for other people, they're actually still stuck in the darkness.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

You can't claim to be in the light while carrying hate — that's not how it works.

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