1 Corinthians 4:13

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when people lie about us, we answer in a friendly manner. We are the world’s dirt and scum, even now.

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  • Lam 3:45 : 45 You make us like filthy scum in the estimation of the nations.
  • Acts 22:22 : 22 The Roman Commander Questions Paul The crowd was listening to him until he said this. Then they raised their voices and shouted,“Away with this man from the earth! For he should not be allowed to live!”

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