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Berean Standard Bible

“For I am the least of the apostles and am unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.”

1 Corinthians 15:9

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Paul has just listed those who saw the risen Lord and now adds himself, 'as one untimely born,' the last to see him. Before meeting Christ he had violently persecuted the church.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For I am the least of the apostles and am unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

World English Bible (WEB)

For I am the least of the apostles, who is not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the assembly of God.

King James Version (KJV)

For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For I am the least of the Apostles, having no right to be named an Apostle, because of my cruel attacks on the church of God.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for I am the least of the apostles, who am not worthy to be called an apostle, because I did persecute the assembly of God,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque yo soy el más pequeño de los apóstoles, que no soy digno de ser llamado apóstol, porque perseguí la iglesia de Dios.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Yo soy el más insignificante de los apóstoles, título que ni siquiera debería ostentar, porque perseguí a la iglesia de Dios.

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