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John 14:28

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KJV ORIGINAL

Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

You heard me say I'm leaving, but I'm coming back to you. If you really loved me, you'd actually be happy about this because I'm going to be with my Father — and he's greater than I am.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Real love sometimes means being happy for someone even when you'll miss them.

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