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Luke 5:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But Jesus would slip away to quiet, empty places to pray.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even Jesus needed alone time with God to recharge.

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