KJV ORIGINAL
And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Paul replied, 'I honestly wish that everyone listening to me today — not just you, but all of you — could experience what I have. I want you to become like me in every way, except for these chains I'm wearing.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Paul's heart was so full he wanted everyone to experience the same freedom he found, just without the prison part.
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