Matthew 12:30 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

If you're not on my team, then you're working against me. And if you're not helping me bring people together, then you're actually pulling them apart.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus is saying there's no neutral ground — you're either building his kingdom or tearing it down.

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