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1	Man, man, or ...? Who blasphemes here? e	Matt 9:3	Ray	47849
	I have been considering today a verse which has a pronoun (or the implied Greek possibility of a pronoun) that involves the Deity of Christ. It involves our consideration of whether Jesus can "see their faith" and "know their thoughts". It involves whether we "may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins." Matthew 9:3, King James, "And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth." [man blasphemeth is in italics]. Matthew 9:3, NASB, "And some of the scribes said to themselves, "This fellow blasphemes." [fellow is in italics]. Matthew 9:3, Amplified, "And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, This man blasphemes [He claims the rights...]" Matthew 9:3, NKJ, "And at once some of the scribes said within themselves, "This Man blasphemes!" This is a question of capitalization of Scriptures. I have my own thoughts, but I would like you all to think about it first. Which do you "go with?" KJ, "This man blasphemeth." NASB, "This ...blasphemes." Amplified, "This man blasphemes [He claims the rights...] or NKJ, "This Man blasphemes." Which is most accurate? Any other suggestions of renderings? From the heart, Ray
2	Man, man, or ...? Who blasphemes here? e	Matt 9:3	Timothy Paul	47861
	Dear Ray, It is a real honor to reply to your question, being such a newcomer myself. I have found two more translations that I found to be of interest: Matthew 9:3 And lo, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This one doth speak evil. "Young's Literal Translation" And behold, certain of the scribes said to themselves, This [man]blasphemes. "Darby Translation" I have been told that the KJV is the most accurate, and after finding numerous "errors" in the NIV, I have been inclined to agree. these two translations I sent to you are very close to the KJV. I have been told, that the italics mean that the word is not in the original Scriptures, but was added by the translater for clarification purposes. So, why does the KJV have the words man blasphemeth in italics while the NASB and DARBY, among others, have only man or fellow italicized? YLT would not, of course have ANY italics. I agree with your ideas on capitalization, and do not feel right when reading a book that does not capitalize He or Him, when referring to our Lord. But how close does that apply here? The scribes were not referring to God, but in their eyes at least, just a "fellow" making outlandish claims. In this instance I would excuse the scribes from their non-use of capitals, but when I am referring to our Lord, I will continue to capitalize. In His Service, Tim
3	Man, man, or ...? Who blasphemes here? e	Matt 9:3	Timothy Paul	47864
	Dear Ray, After looking in Matthew Henrys commentary pertaining to your question about whether Jesus sees their faith and knows their thoughts, I would like to share what I found: Mr. Henry says, Our Lord Jesus has the perfect knowledge of all that we say within ourselves. Thoughts are secret and sudden, yet naked and open before Christ, the eternal Word (Heb. 4:12, 13), and he understands them afar off, Ps. 139:2. He could say to them (which no mere man could), Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts? Note, There is a great deal of evil in sinful thoughts, which is very offensive to the Lord Jesus. He being the Sovereign of the heart, sinful thoughts invade his right, and disturb his possession; therefore he takes notice of them, and is much displeased with them. In them lies the root of bitterness, Gen. 6:5. The sins that begin and end in the heart, and go no further, are as dangerous as any other. Peace and Blessings, Tim
4	Man, man, or ...? Who blasphemes here? e	Matt 9:3	Ray	47877
	Hi Timothy Paul, It is good to know a "fellow capitalizer". I appreciate your participation and interest in this question.***** I'm having trouble with my communicator so please excuse the lack of paragraphs.**** Thank you for the quote from Matthew Henry. It is too bad that he is not a capitalizer...no, no, forget that. He doesn't appear to be concerned about capitalization like you and me, but he is aware of the eternal Word, Heb 4:12. However, I do not agree with his capitalization for this verse but rather go with the NASB and NKJ there. The word of God of Heb 4:12 however does compare well with this "fellow" who is said to blaspheme in Matthew 9:3; especially Heb 4:13 when we consider that "all things are open and laid bare to the eyes of Him with whom we have to do."**** Thus, we can continue on and glorify (God) and confess that Jesus is the Son of (God). Matthew 9:8 and Hebrew 4:14.***** I appreciate Mr. Henry's Psalm 139:2 reference for comparison also with Heb 4:12,13. Psalm 139:4, "Even before there is [Literally, "For there is not a word on my tongue, Behold, O Lord, Thou dost know it all." And Matthew 9:4, "And Jesus knowing their thoughts..." From the heart, Ray
5	Man, man, or ...? Who blasphemes here? e	Matt 9:3	Ray	47880
	P.S. Psalms 139:17, "How precious also are Thy thoughts to me, O God! How vast is the sum of them. If I should count them, they would outnumber the sand. When I awake, I am still with Thee./ Good night. From the heart, Ray

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