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Mark 13:9

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KJV ORIGINAL

But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But watch out for yourselves: they're going to hand you over to courts and beat you in their places of worship. You'll be dragged in front of governors and kings because you follow me — and that's actually going to be your chance to tell them the truth.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Following Jesus might put you in the hot seat, but that's exactly where your voice matters most.

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