John 15:21 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But all these things will they do unto you for my name’s sake, because they know not him that sent me.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But here's the thing — they're going to treat you badly because you're connected to me. They don't actually know the Father who sent me, so they don't get it.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes people will give you a hard time just because you follow Jesus — it's not really about you, it's about them not knowing God.

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