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Matthew 5:28

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

But I'm telling you — if you're looking at someone and letting your mind go to those places, you've already crossed the line in your heart.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Your thoughts matter just as much as your actions.

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