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1 Peter 4:11

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

If you're going to speak up, speak God's truth. If you're going to serve others, use the strength he gives you. The whole point is to make God look good through Jesus Christ — who deserves all the praise and power forever and ever. Amen.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Whatever you do, do it God's way with God's strength so God gets the credit.

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