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2 Corinthians 13:9

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KJV ORIGINAL

For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

We're actually happy when we look weak and you look strong — honestly, what we really want is for you to become everything you're meant to be.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

True leaders celebrate when their people outshine them.

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