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John 14:23

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KJV ORIGINAL

Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Jesus answered him, 'If someone really loves me, they'll actually follow what I say. And my Father will love them too — we'll both come and make ourselves at home with them.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Love Jesus for real? He and God will literally move in with you.

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