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1 Corinthians 14:19

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

But when we're all together as a church, I'd rather say just five words that everyone can actually understand and learn from than speak ten thousand words in a language nobody gets.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Clear communication that helps people beats fancy words that confuse them.

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