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John 20:17

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Jesus told her, 'Don't hold onto me right now — I haven't gone up to my Father yet. But go find my friends and tell them: I'm going back to my Father, who's also your Father, and my God, who's also your God.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus basically said 'I can't stay, but tell everyone we're all family now.'

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