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Matthew 3:14

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But John tried to stop him, saying, 'Wait, I'm the one who needs to be baptized by you — why are you coming to me?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even John knew Jesus was on a completely different level.

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