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Mark 1:7

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He was out there telling everyone, 'Someone way more powerful than me is coming after me — I'm not even good enough to untie his shoes.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even the greatest people know when someone greater is coming.

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