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1 | Perseverance and the word given here? | Rom 15:5 | Makarios | 216459 | ||
Greetings Tim! Your comments are very helpful! The ESV states: "May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus" which is perhaps a little closer than the NIV in equivalency. Here are a few observations of mine: The NKJV says "God of patience and comfort" in Romans 15:5, repeating both 'patience and comfort' from the previous verse, Romans 15:4, when the same virtues are applied to Scripture. The MacArthur Study Bible has the following note: "15:5 to be like-minded toward one another. Paul urges the strong and the weak (see notes on 14:1-12), despite their differing views on these non-essential issues, to pursue loving, spiritual harmony in regard to matters on which the Bible is silent." (1) Perhaps thoughtful consideration of other people's views finds expression here. I don't believe that this verse necessarily supports the 'agree to disagree' notion, particularly among believers, but that believers should have patience with those who are perhaps 'weaker.' Your Hoosier bro in Christ, Makarios (1) pg. 1721, The MacArthur Study Bible, copyright 1997 Word Publishing |
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2 | Perseverance and the word given here? | Rom 15:5 | Morant61 | 216465 | ||
Greetings Makarios! It is great to hear from you my Hoosier friend! The ESV is much better than the NIV on Rom. 15:5. This whole topic was a good reminder for me about why I check the original languages (at least in the Greek) before I preach on a passage. I am a firm believer in the inerrancy and inspiration of Scripture. This means that every word is exactly the word that God wanted used, and each point of grammar is important. Sound doctrine flows from God's Word, but if one doesn't know what God's Word actually says, how can one have sound doctrine? The ESV is much more literal in this case than the NIV. The only questionable part is how they translated 'may He give the same to think' as 'may He grant you to live in such harmony'. The KJV is probably the most literal in this case. It says, "Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:" It translates 'the same to think' as 'to be likeminded'. The ASV is pretty good as well: "Now the God of patience and of comfort grant you to be of the same mind one with another according to Christ Jesus:" If I remember correctly, you were always fond of the Holman Bible. It does a good job with this verse: "Now may the God of endurance and encouragement grant you agreement with one another, according to Christ Jesus," Well, I have to get to bed! Grace and peace my friend! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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