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John 1:38

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KJV ORIGINAL

Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Jesus turned around and saw them following him, so he asked, 'What are you looking for?' They called him Rabbi (which basically means Teacher) and said, 'Where are you staying?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes the best way to start following Jesus is just asking where he's at.

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