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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 Kalos, Relationship with God is the goal; doctrine is the means. We should not read the Bible for the purpose of formulating doctrine except to deepen our relationship with God. Notice, for one example, the apostle Paul encourages Timothy to "Hold fast the pattern of sound words" (i.e. doctrine)...in faith and love" (i.e. in relationship)...with Christ" (2 Tim 1:13). In v.14, Timothy is instructed to keep the things that we committed to him in relationship with the Holy Spirit. It seems there are patterns in Timothy, which show, in one way or another, that what one learns is for the purpose of maintaining relationship with God and not for learnings sakes or just to be doctrinally correct. I think I have clarified my position in a way that is agreeable to you. |