Subject: what does Mark 8:27-38 verses mean |
Bible Note: Thank you, Lionstrong... If you don't mind... another question here: In Matthew 27:50 is the word aphiemi passive or active? This phrase sounds like Christ performed a specific act in order to die. (Compare also Luke 23:46 and John 19:30). John Gill comments on this verse with, (Christ) "'dismissed the Spirit', as the Syriac version truly renders it; he sent it away. It was not taken from him, he laid down his life of himself, as the Lord of it, and gave himself freely to be an offering and sacrifice in the room of his people; which is a proof of his great love, and amazing grace unto them." Matthew Henry says something quite similar. Thank you for your patience. In Him, Doc |