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Matthew 16:15

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He turns to them and asks, 'But who do you say I am?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus wanted to know what his closest friends really thought about who he was.

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