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NASB | Matthew 7:13 ¶ "Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 7:13 ¶ "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad and easy to travel is the path that leads the way to destruction and eternal loss, and there are many who enter through it. |
Subject: How do we remit |
Bible Note: Greetings Dan! I know the feeling my friend! I have three at home, plus a grandbaby! :-) Let me comment on two of your statements: 1) You wrote: "The reason I have to write one more time on this is because that's not exactly what it says. Here is something a little closer: "Be baptized (singular) YE (plural) for the forgiveness of your (YE) (plural) sins!" Take a look at the Greek and you'll see. The pronoun "YE/humon" is twice in that sentence: once following 'be baptized' and once following 'sins.' " You are correct that the pronoun 'of you' (plural) is used twice, but the first occurance is preceded by 'each' (singular) - which matches the singular of the imperative to 'be baptized'. So, this doesn't really impact what I have been saying. If Peter had meant what you are saying, he simply would have had to use the plural command to 'be baptized'. But, he didn't for a reason! :-) 2) You wrote: "The plural and singular can easily be shown if the Greek supports it. The reason the translators don't bother is because those being commanded to repent are the same ones being commanded to be baptized (YE and YE)." How exactly can one 'easily' show the difference? How about Luke 22:31? Reading only the English translations, is 'you' singular or plural? The KJV made distinctions, but modern translations don't because we don't have a 2nd person singular and a 2nd person plural pronoun. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |