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Matthew 23:9

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Don't call anyone on earth your 'father' in the spiritual sense — you've only got one true Father, and he's in heaven.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

There's only one Father who actually has your back forever, and he's not down here with us.

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