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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 Sonlit! Amen! We all long for His return! :-) Fortunately, understanding Scripture isn't as difficult as most people make it seem. Sure, there may be fine points of theology that can be debated and refined, but most of Scripture is quite clear. We only muddle it up when we try to ignore it. :-( I remember when I was in Ohio, a pastor got on the radio and proceeded to inform his listeners that Scripture didn't really mean that 'no one would know the hour of His return'. He really only meant that it would not be common knowledge. Funny, the verse actually said 'no one' would know. :-) I certainly don't want to downplay the value of the learning that so many of gained over the years, but the ultimate authority on Scripture is Scripture itself. Read it! Mediate upon it! Memorize it! Live it! If you find yourself believing something that absolutely no one else sees in Scripture, take a step back and re-evalute it. But, trust God's Spirit to teach you as well. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |