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1 Corinthians 12:31

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Go ahead and want the amazing gifts God gives — but I'm about to show you something even better.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

There's always something better than what you think you want most.

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