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Amos 7:14

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Then answered Amos, and said to Amaziah, I was no prophet, neither was I a prophet’s son; but I was an herdman, and a gatherer of sycomore fruit:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Amos shot back at Amaziah, 'Listen, I wasn't born into this prophet life, and my dad wasn't a prophet either. I was just a shepherd who picked figs for a living.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God can use anyone — you don't need a religious resume to speak his truth.

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