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Luke 22:17

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Jesus picked up the cup, said a prayer of thanks, and told them, 'Here, share this with each other.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus turned a simple moment into something sacred by giving thanks and bringing people together.

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