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John 7:49

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

But this people who knoweth not the law are cursed.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But these people who don't know the law are cursed.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The religious leaders were basically calling regular people cursed for not being law experts — pretty harsh.

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But here's what I'm telling you: love the people who can't stand you, speak well of those who trash-talk you, be kind to those who hate your guts, and pray for the ones who treat you terribly and make your life hard.

Then he'll turn to the people on his left and say, 'Get away from me. You're cursed, and you're going into the eternal fire that was made for the devil and his demons.'

When people talk trash about you or treat you badly, respond by wishing them well and actually praying good things for them.

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