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NASB | Matthew 18:18 "Truly I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 18:18 "I assure you and most solemnly say to you, whatever you bind [forbid, declare to be improper and unlawful] on earth shall have [already] been bound in heaven, and whatever you loose [permit, declare lawful] on earth shall have [already] been loosed in heaven. [Matt 16:19] |
Bible Question: If we can bind Satan can someone please tell me who keeps untying him? |
Bible Answer: EdB, This passage has nothing to do with binding Satan, nor does it have to do with prayer, tho some "experts" say so. The immediate context is dealing with a brother who sins against you and church discipline (vv 15-20 ... maybe even to the end of the chapter). Spirital warfare is dealt with other places. If this was dealing with binding Satan, why would God say anything about losening him ... and do we have the power to set Him loose in heaven. I know many who use this verse for prayer. But, it is when we declare guilt or innocence, of the man, He will not change it. Verses 19-20 can be cross-referenced with Deu 19:15-17. Who is present in both passages, plus what else is similiar? Steve |