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Luke 2:23

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

(As it is written in the law of the LORD, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

(Just like it says in God's law: every firstborn son belongs to the Lord and should be set apart as holy.)

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Your firstborn belongs to God — that's always been the deal.

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