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Then Jesus made a circuit of all the towns and villages. He taught in their meeting places, reported kingdom news, and healed their diseased bodies, healed their bruised and hurt lives.
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When he looked out over the crowds, his heart broke. So confused and aimless they were, like sheep with no shepherd.
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