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John 12:44

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KJV ORIGINAL

Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Jesus called out to everyone, 'When you believe in me, you're not just believing in me — you're believing in the one who sent me.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Believing in Jesus means believing in God himself — they're a package deal.

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