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Galatians 4:8

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Back when you didn't know God, you were serving things that aren't actually gods at all.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

You used to worship fake gods before you knew the real one.

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