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NASB | Matthew 12:32 "Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man, it shall be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, either in this age or in the age to come. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 12:32 "Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit [by attributing the miracles done by Me to Satan] will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come. [Mark 3:29; Luke 12:10] |
Subject: What is meant by 'age'? |
Bible Note: Hi Mommapbs, I have to disagree with kalos on this one. The point of this is not "when" they are forgiven. The point of this is whether they are forgiven or not. Lets look at the order of the phrases. Verse 31. Sin and blasphemy--shall be forgiven men. Blasphemy against the Spirit--shall not be forgiven. Verse 32. Speak a word against the Son of Man--it shall be forgiven him. Speak a word against the Spirit (in this age)--it shall not be forgiven. Speak a word against the Holy Spirit in the [age] to come--it shall not be forgiven him. 1) The point is that we all (whenever we happen to live) have to make the tree good or bad; the fruit has to be good or bad; the tree is known by its fruit. Is Jesus good or is he a demon? 2) The bottom line is in verse 36,37, where Jesus says "every careless word that men shall speak, they shall render account for it in the day of judgment. 37 For by your words you shall be justified, and by your words you shall be condemned." From the heart, Ray |