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1 Corinthians 16:7

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I don't want to just pass through and see you for a quick minute — I'm hoping to actually stay and spend real time with you, if God allows it.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes a quick visit isn't enough — you want to actually be present with the people you care about.

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