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1 Corinthians 10:6

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

All these stories happened as examples for us, so we wouldn't crave the wrong things like they did.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Their mistakes are our lessons — don't repeat what didn't work.

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