1 John 3:1 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Look at this incredible love the Father has poured out on us — we literally get to be called God's children! That's why the world doesn't get us sometimes, because they didn't get him either.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

You're not misunderstood, you're just God's kid in a world that doesn't know your Dad yet.

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