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John 13:4

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Jesus got up from dinner, took off his outer clothes, grabbed a towel, and wrapped it around his waist like he was getting ready to work.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes love looks like rolling up your sleeves and doing the work nobody else wants to do.

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