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Matthew 10:17

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

But watch out for people — they'll turn you in to the authorities and have you beaten in their places of worship.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus warned his followers that even religious people might become their enemies.

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