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John 5:42

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But I know you — you don't actually have God's love living inside you.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus called out the religious leaders for having empty hearts despite all their rule-following.

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