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John 21:19

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Jesus was basically telling Peter how his death would bring honor to God. After saying this, Jesus looked at him and said, 'Follow me.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even when the path gets hard, Jesus still calls us to follow him.

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Jesus answered him, 'You said it yourself. But I'm telling you this — from now on, you're going to see the Son of Man sitting right next to God in power, coming through the clouds of heaven.'

Jesus looked at them and said, 'I'm telling you the truth — anyone who keeps sinning is basically trapped by it, like they're working for sin instead of being free.'

Which one of you can actually call me out on doing something wrong? And if I'm telling you the truth, why won't you believe me?

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