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John 13:17

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

If you know these things, you'll actually be happy when you put them into practice.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Knowing is good, but doing is where the real joy comes from.

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