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1 Corinthians 3:17

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

If anyone messes with God's temple, God will deal with them — because his temple is sacred. And here's the thing: you ARE that temple.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Your body is God's sacred space, so treat it (and yourself) like the holy ground you actually are.

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