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2 Peter 1:17

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KJV ORIGINAL

For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Jesus received incredible honor and glory from God the Father when this amazing voice spoke from heaven's glory, saying 'This is my beloved Son, and I'm so proud of him.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God literally spoke from heaven to tell everyone how proud he was of Jesus.

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