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Matthew 10:40

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When someone welcomes you, they're actually welcoming me. And when they welcome me, they're welcoming the one who sent me.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

How you treat God's people is how you treat God himself.

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