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Matthew 16:17

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Jesus replied, 'Simon, you're so blessed right now. Because what you just said? That didn't come from your own human understanding or from anyone else around you — that came straight from my Father in heaven.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes the most important truths hit different because they're coming from God, not just your own thoughts.

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