John 8:55 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Yet ye have not known him; but I know him: and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like unto you: but I know him, and keep his saying.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

You don't actually know him, but I do. If I said I didn't know him, I'd be lying just like you are. But I really do know him, and I follow what he says.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus called out the fake relationship and showed what real connection looks like.

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