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Romans 11:34

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor?

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

I mean, who has actually figured out what God is thinking? And who's ever been able to give him advice?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's mind is on a whole different level — we're not his consultants, and that's actually beautiful.

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