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Matthew 12:39

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But Jesus answered them, 'You're a corrupt and unfaithful generation that's always asking for proof. You won't get any sign except what happened to the prophet Jonah.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus called out people who needed constant proof instead of just trusting him.

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