John 8:34 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

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.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sin doesn't free you — it chains you.

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