1 Corinthians 3:4

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ESV	For when one says, “I follow Paul,” and another, “I follow Apollos,” are you not being merely human?
NIV	For when one says, “I follow Paul,” and another, “I follow Apollos,” are you not mere men?
NLT	When one of you says, “I am a follower of Paul,” and another says, “I follow Apollos,” aren't you acting just like people of the world?
KJV	For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?

^{1 Corinthians 3:3 ← 1 Corinthians 3:4 → 1 Corinthians 3:5}

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