This week we're traveling back to first-century Jerusalem with The Book of Clarence! Join us as we learn about Mary Magdalene, Barabbas, Biblical sick burns, and more!

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Y'all Translation Bible, https://www.bible.com/bible/4108/JHN.20.YALL

NIV Study Bible

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