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1 John 3:8

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Anyone who keeps choosing to sin is following the devil's playbook — and he's been at this since day one. But here's why Jesus showed up: to completely wreck everything the devil has been building.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus didn't just come to save you — he came to destroy the devil's entire operation.

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