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NASB | Matthew 11:28 ¶ "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 11:28 ¶ "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavily burdened [by religious rituals that provide no peace], and I will give you rest [refreshing your souls with salvation]. |
Subject: Paul had problems? No one acts good? |
Bible Note: Dear atdcross, How would Paul be using the First Person in Romans 7 as a literary device? In 7:6 it is the First Person singular with the Active mood. This would describe Paul as the one acting! I see no such evidence to support your claim. Verses 7-13 are all in the Past Tense, describing Paul before his coming to Christ, while 14-25 are all in the Present Tense, describing his current state. Your view seems to be at odds with the grammar. As 7:25 is also, First person singular, Present tense, Active voice, how would this not be descriptive of his experience as a believer? The only way I see this is a contradiction is if one were advocating sinless perfection?! Is this your position? Paul is not. There is the ongoing struggle against our 2 natures. That is why Paul implores us to "walk in the Spirit" (Gal. 5:16-17). Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |