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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! We definitely have differing understandings of an imperative! ;-) As for 'appealing', you will have to argue with Scripture over that word since that is the word used in the text, regardless of what John Gill says about it. It was not my choice of words! ;-) Here is a variety of translations of 2 Cor. 5:20b. NIV - "since God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God." RSV - "God making his appeal through us. We beseech you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God." NRSV - "since God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God." HCSB - "certain that God is appealing through us, we plead on Christ's behalf, "Be reconciled to God."" NET Bible - "as though God were making His plea through us. We plead with you on Christ's behalf, "Be reconciled to God!"" NKJV - " as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God." NASB - "as though God were entreating through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God." KJV - "as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God." ASV - "as though God were entreating by us: we beseech you on behalf of Christ, be ye reconciled to God." So, according to Scripture, we do appeal! :) I had better get to bed! I don't get to sleep at night very often because of my work schedule. Sleep well my friend! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |