1 Corinthians 4:12

We work hard with our own hands. When we are vilified, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it;

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

We toil, working with our own hands. When people curse us, we bless. Being persecuted, we endure.

World English Bible (WEB)

And{G2532} labour{G2872}{(G5719)}, working{G2038}{(G5740)} with our own{G2398} hands{G5495}: being reviled{G3058}{(G5746)}, we bless{G2127}{(G5719)}; being persecuted{G1377}{(G5746)}, we suffer it{G430}{(G5736)}:

Strong's King James

(12) we laboriously work with our hands. When we are abused, we bless, when persecuted

The F.O.G

[12] We exhaust ourselves working with our own hands to earn a living. When people curse us, we respond with blessing. When persecuted, we endure it patiently.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

and labour, working with our own hands; being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer;

Young's Literal Translation

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1 Corinthians 4:12

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Jean Paul Joseph

1 Corinthians 4:12