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NASB | Matthew 18:1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and said, "Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 18:1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" [Mark 9:33-37; Luke 9:46-48] |
Subject: forgiveness |
Bible Note: Cheri, you have the gist of what I meant. Forgiveness relates to vengeance as well as justice. I feel like my "definition" is being scrutinized from a legalistic perspective, rather than from one of grace. For people who have been wronged, and there was nothing illegal about what was done, there is still a sense of wanting to make things "right", to fix things, or to have the other person get their just desserts. My application of forgiveness to others is entirely consistent with my understanding of what the Lord has done for me. That is, God could have exacted justice from me, yet chose to surrender that to the cross of his only son. p.s. I am male :) |