← Back to Search

1 Corinthians 6:12

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

Read Translation Methodology

KJV ORIGINAL

All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Just because I can do something doesn't mean I should. Yeah, I have freedom, but I'm not about to let anything control me or mess up my life.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Freedom isn't about doing whatever you want — it's about choosing what's actually good for you.

Previous1 Corinthians 6:11

Next1 Corinthians 6:13

Explore Similar Verses

Here's how it works: if you've got something and you're using it well, you'll get even more — like, way more than you expected. But if you're not doing anything with what you have, you'll end up losing even that little bit you started with.

It's not like God's promises have failed or anything. Just because someone's technically part of Israel doesn't automatically make them part of God's true Israel.

When God talks about a 'new covenant,' he's basically saying the old one is outdated. And anything that's getting old and falling apart? It's about to disappear completely.

Ask the AI Assistant

Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.

Share or Save