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NASB | Matthew 7:21 ¶ "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 7:21 ¶ "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven. |
Subject: Christians? |
Bible Note: Hi John, Doesn't it strike you as a sound practice to compare the English translations to a more in-depth study of the original lanuages? This is a good example, since the Webster definition of Repentance actually combines the two different Hebrew words that are translated as Repentance, "nacham", which is more the feeling of regret, and "shub", which is to change your direction. One refers to an emotional or mental state, and the other is behavioral. The Greek Metanoia is different still, refering to a change of mind. Since all of these are translated by the single word Repentance, I don't see how we are able to fully differentiate the exact statement that is being made without bringing to bear the original meanings of the original languages. Oh, not that if we read "repentance" in the KJV we'll be steered in a wrong direction, but doesn't it strike you as a sound practice to define our theology by the languages it was expressed in? It does me. Love in Christ, Mark |