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John 12:8

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

You'll always have poor people around you, but you won't always have me here with you.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Some moments with the people you love are irreplaceable — don't miss them.

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