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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]. |
Bible Question:
Ebrain, Literally, it is addressed to the Jews; by extension, it applies to all who realize their need and inability. 1. What do you mean by "Paul himself had problems"? 2. By quoting John 15:5, do you mean that no one can do a morally virtuous act without the power that comes from Christ? |
Bible Answer: If you read the Scripture passage indicated, you will know exactly what I mean. 1. "The good that I want to do, I don't do, the evil that I don't want to do that is what I find myself doing". This is Pauls problem, it is also your problem, and mine. 2. When our Lord said "you can do nothing" He ment exactly what He said, that you are not able to do anything. From a human point of view we are certainly able to do "good" (morally virtuous acts) but not however from the Divine point of view. Please refer to Mark Ch 10 vs 17-18, also Romans Ch 3 vs 10-12, Paul here is quoting Psalm 14 vs 1-3, and Psalm 53 v 1-3. |