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Acts 1:22

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

We need someone who was there from the very beginning — from when John was baptizing people all the way until Jesus was taken up to heaven. This person has to join us as a witness to tell everyone that Jesus really did come back to life.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

They needed someone who saw the whole story firsthand to help spread the most important news ever.

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