Matthew 13:12 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Here's how it works: if you've got something and you're using it well, you'll get even more. But if you're not really working with what you have, you'll end up losing even that little bit.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Use what you've got or you'll lose what you've got.

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