Matthew 23:34 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from city to city:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So here's what I'm doing — I'm sending you prophets, wise teachers, and religious scholars. But you're going to kill some of them, even crucify them. Others you'll beat up in your own churches and chase from town to town.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus knew his messengers would face rejection and violence, but he sent them anyway.

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