John 13:20 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I'm telling you the truth — when you welcome someone I've sent to you, you're actually welcoming me. And when you welcome me, you're welcoming the one who sent me.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

How you treat God's messengers shows how you really feel about God himself.

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