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Luke 6:46

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Why do you keep calling me 'Lord, Lord' but then don't actually do what I'm telling you to do?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus said calling him Lord means nothing if you're not willing to follow through.

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