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Luke 11:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But some other people were trying to test Jesus, asking him to show them some kind of miracle from heaven to prove who he was.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Some people will always ask for more proof instead of just believing what's right in front of them.

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