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Luke 24:39

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KJV ORIGINAL

Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Look at my hands and feet — it's really me! Touch me and see for yourself. Ghosts don't have actual flesh and bones like I do.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus proved his resurrection was real by showing he had an actual body, not just a spirit.

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