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Mark 9:12

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KJV ORIGINAL

And he answered and told them, Elias verily cometh first, and restoreth all things; and how it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer many things, and be set at nought.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Jesus answered them, 'You're right — Elijah does come first to get everything ready and restore what's been broken. But here's what's also written: the Son of Man has to go through serious suffering and be completely rejected by people.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even restoration comes with a cost — and Jesus knew he'd have to pay it.

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