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2 Corinthians 12:17

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

Did I make a gain of you by any of them whom I sent unto you?

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Did I try to take advantage of you through any of the people I sent your way?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Paul's asking if he ever used his team to manipulate or profit off them — spoiler: he didn't.

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