John 12:49 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I'm not just making this stuff up or speaking from my own ideas. The Father who sent me gave me specific instructions about what to say and how to say it.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus wasn't freelancing — everything he said came straight from God.

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