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Matthew 23:26

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

You're missing the point completely — clean up what's inside the cup first, and then the outside will actually be clean too.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Fix your heart first, and everything else will follow.

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