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1 Corinthians 14:15

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So what's the move here? I'm going to pray with my heart AND my head — letting the Spirit flow while also using my mind. Same thing when I'm singing worship — I want both the spiritual connection and the mental understanding happening at the same time.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Don't choose between heart and head in worship — God wants both your spirit and your brain engaged.

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