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John 16:26

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KJV ORIGINAL

At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When that day comes, you'll be able to ask for things in my name. And here's the thing — I'm not even saying I'll have to ask the Father for you.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus is giving you direct access — no middleman needed.

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Here's another truth: when two of you come together and agree about something you're asking for, my Father in heaven will make it happen.

The younger son went up to his dad and said, 'Dad, I want my inheritance now — whatever I'm supposed to get when you die.' So the father actually split up everything he owned and gave both sons their share.

Don't you believe that I'm completely connected with the Father, and he's completely connected with me? The things I'm telling you aren't just my own thoughts — it's the Father living in me who's actually doing all this work.

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