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1 John 5:19

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

We know for sure that we belong to God, while the rest of the world is stuck in darkness and evil.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

You're on God's team while the world around you is still lost in the mess.

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