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NASB | Matthew 5:44 "But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 5:44 "But I say to you, love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, [Prov 25:21, 22] |
Subject: Praying for the 'World'. |
Bible Note: Greetings Doc! Somehow you have missed my point my friend. I am arguing that the pronouns really do mean what they actually say, not what someone wants to add to them. 'Any' really means 'any' and 'Everyone' really means 'everyone'. :-) Speaking of plain sense, how about 1 Tim. 2:3-4: "This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth." Does 'all men' here mean 'all men' or does it mean 'some men'? How about 1 John 2:2? Does 'whole world' mean 'whole world' or does it mean 'some of the world'? I know what the 'plain sense' will be for you given your perspective, but please don't imply that those who differ with your perspective are unlearned (especially when they are sticking to the plain sense)! :-) p.s. - By the way, I have some really good news...! ;-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |