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1 Corinthians 14:17

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

You're definitely giving great thanks, but the person next to you isn't getting anything out of it.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Your praise might be beautiful, but if others can't connect with it, what's the point?

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