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Acts 4:8

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then Peter, completely filled with the Holy Spirit, looked right at them and said, 'Listen up, you leaders and elders of Israel,'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When God fills you up, you speak with a different kind of confidence.

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