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Matthew 12:38

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then some of the religious teachers and Pharisees came up to Jesus and were like, 'Teacher, we want you to prove yourself with a miracle.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even after everything they'd seen, they still wanted Jesus to prove himself on their terms.

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