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Acts 18:20

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

When they desired him to tarry longer time with them, he consented not;

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When they asked him to stay longer with them, he said no.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes saying no to good things means saying yes to God's bigger plan.

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