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1 Corinthians 6:8

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

Nay, ye do wrong, and defraud, and that your brethren.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But instead, you're the ones doing wrong and cheating people — and you're doing it to your own family in Christ.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

You're supposed to protect your church family, not take advantage of them.

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