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1 Corinthians 9:13

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live of the things of the temple? and they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar?

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

You know how people who work at the temple get fed by what's brought to the temple, right? And the priests who serve at the altar get to share in what's offered there?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

People who do the work should get supported by the work they're doing.

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