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Jesus never said that!

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Jesus didn’t say, “I am finished.” He said, “It is finished.” Why? Because He was just getting started. It’s a solid reminder about the meaning of our Savior’s last words on the Cross. The work of His walk may have ended on Earth, but Jesus’ steps would continue into perpetuity. Another reason the reminder needs to be bookmarked for many believers is that sometimes, people misquote the Bible–unintentionally or manipulatively. Inside the numbers of the Bible, there are: 66 books 1,189 chapters 3,294 questions 6,468 commands 8,810 promises 31,102 verses And depending on the version you read, there are over 783,000 words What do all those numbers have in common? Every word connected to a number has been misquoted, ignored, misappropriated, taken out of context, misunderstood, twisted into a pretzel, or flat-out put into a lie at some point in history. It’s crucial to understand the sacred words in the Bible. According to theologians, only 1,500 to 2,000 words in the New Testament can be a