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1 Corinthians 7:6

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Look, I'm saying this as my personal advice, not as a direct order from God.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes even spiritual leaders are just sharing their thoughts, not dropping commandments.

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