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John 5:6

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KJV ORIGINAL

When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When Jesus saw him lying there and knew he'd been stuck like this for ages, he asked him, 'Do you want to get well?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes the first step to healing is honestly wanting it.

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