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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: Colin: Yes, your Note does make sense. :-) I'm not the best spokesperson for this, but I'll do my best. There are 613 laws in the Torah (Pentateuch). As I understand it, not all of the 613 apply to all people in all places. For example, there are laws that apply only to women. Some apply only to the priests. Obviously civil laws applied to the people of Israel when they were in the land of Israel, from the time of Moses until 70 A.D. Does the moral law contained in the Ten Commandments still apply? All but one of them are repeated in the New Testament. Jesus places much emphasis on them. Paul in his writings speaks of them, as does James in his. If they did not apply today, then we would be "free" to commit adultery, lie, steal, murder, etc. Without the Law people would be either in idolatry or doing things that harm others. Again, I am not saying that we must keep the Law as a means of being saved. I've never said that. According to the Bible, no one was ever saved by keeping the Law. "The just shall live by faith." He who finds life will find it by trusting. I appreciate that you took the time to post a serious, thoughtful reply to me. Grace and shalom, kalos ******************** AMPLIFIED Matthew 5:19 Whoever then breaks or does away with or relaxes one of the least [important] of these commandments and teaches men so shall be called least [important] in the kingdom of heaven, but he who practices them and teaches others to do so shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. |