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John 15:18

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

If the world gives you hate, just remember — they hated me first.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

You're not alone in facing opposition; you're actually in really good company.

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