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1 Corinthians 9:4

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

Have we not power to eat and to drink?

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Don't we have the right to eat and drink?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Paul's asking if he and his team deserve basic support for their work — spoiler: they absolutely do.

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