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John 12:43

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

They cared more about what people thought of them than what God thought of them.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When you're more worried about your reputation than your relationship with God, your priorities are backwards.

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