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NASB | Matthew 5:19 "Whoever then annuls one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever keeps and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 5:19 "So whoever breaks one of the least [important] of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, will be called least [important] in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them, he will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. |
Subject: The law cannot be altogether invalid... |
Bible Note: I have no problem at all bringing these two documents, OT and NT together in PERFECT harmony. The OT was very much applicable to God's people before His Son came to this earth. Now that Jesus has come, died and has been resurrected, his Last Will and Testament comes into full effect. I would like to compare these two different systems of teachings/doctrine to the contrast between the different theories concerning this planet called earth. Hundreds of years ago, people believed all over the world that this planet was flat because of misconceived theories from the past although there were a few exceptional people who didn't think so. One fellow took another look at the comings and goings of ships on the sea and noticed as they approached the shore their masts grew taller and taller. His name was Columbus and did more thinking and research and soon concluded that the earth was round and not flat. Now we all know the history since that time. In the same way, God's people thought that the Messiah would come to earth and set up an earthly kingdom. In spite of God's ocassional reference to His intent to share His family membership with the whole world, the Jews were obsessed with keeping God to themselves. We see that yet again in the NT when the christians in Jersusalem didn't disperse into the world until the persecution started. But now that we know through the Apostle Paul and with some assistance from Peter's dream, we all know God's mystery from the creation was for the whole world, including us gentiles to be given the opportunity to become part of God's family. Thus the OT was fulfilled with Jesus nailed to the cross and the NT takes over with God's seal of approval as Jesus has been granted all power and authority to rule during this dispensation. I hope this helps clarify this issue and God bless. |