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Matthew 27:47

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Some people standing around heard him and were like, 'Wait, he's calling out for Elijah.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even in his darkest moment, people were still misunderstanding what Jesus was trying to say.

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