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2 Corinthians 8:13

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

For I mean not that other men be eased, and ye burdened:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I'm not saying other people should have it easy while you're stuck carrying all the weight.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

It's not about making your life harder so others can coast.

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