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Matthew 19:11

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But Jesus told them, 'Look, not everyone can handle what I just said. This kind of understanding is something that's given to certain people.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Some truths hit different when you're ready to receive them.

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But the seed that lands in good soil? That's someone who actually listens to God's message and gets it. They don't just hear it — they understand it, live it out, and watch it grow into something amazing. Some people see incredible results, others see good results, but everyone who really receives it will see their life produce something beautiful.

You're worshipping something you don't really understand, but we actually know who we're worshipping — because God's rescue plan for everyone started with the Jewish people.

Everyone becomes foolish when they rely on their own understanding. Every craftsman gets embarrassed by the idols they make because their metal statues are just lies — there's no life in them at all.

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