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John 17:21

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I'm praying that all of them would be completely united — the same way you and I are connected, Father. I want them to be so unified in us that when the world sees how they love each other, they'll actually believe you sent me.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus prayed that his followers would be so united that their love would be proof he's real.

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