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Matthew 23:38

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

Behold, your house is left unto you desolate.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Look around — your house is going to be left completely empty and abandoned.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When we turn away from what matters, we end up with nothing but empty spaces.

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