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Luke 12:59

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I'm telling you straight up — you're not getting out of there until you've paid back every single penny.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus is saying there are consequences that follow you until everything's been made right.

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