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Acts 23:18

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KJV ORIGINAL

So he took him, and brought him to the chief captain, and said, Paul the prisoner called me unto him, and prayed me to bring this young man unto thee, who hath something to say unto thee.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So the soldier took the young man and brought him to the commander. He said, 'Paul the prisoner called me over and asked me to bring this guy to you — he's got something important to tell you.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes God uses the most unexpected messengers to deliver exactly what we need to hear.

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