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Mark 11:23

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I'm telling you the truth, if someone looks at a mountain and says 'move into the sea,' and they actually believe it'll happen without any doubt creeping in, it will. Whatever you say with that kind of complete faith, you'll get.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Faith without doubt is literally unstoppable.

📚 Historical Context

In the Gospel of Mark, this verse occurs during Jesus' final week in Jerusalem, shortly after he cursed a fig tree that withered overnight, symbolizing God's judgment on unfruitful faith. Jesus used this miracle to teach his disciples about the power of genuine faith in prayer, emphasizing that true belief can overcome seemingly impossible obstacles. This teaching took place amid growing tension as Jesus approached his crucifixion, highlighting the importance of faith in the midst of trials.

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