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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. |
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Bible Note: Hi John, Actually, my point was that I think sometimes an English word will actually convey more than was intended in the Hebrew or Greek word, such as this exemplifies. So while the English "repentance", as you say, covers the bases, we would have to go back to the Hebrew to actually distinguish if what is being said is a feeling or regret, or a change of behavior. The English translation of "repentance" doesn't tell us which it is, while determining which Hebrew word was used would tell us that information. So while I say the English translation doesn't "steer us wrong", we can get a little closer to the target with a little more homework. Since the Bible wasn't written in English, English words only serve well to the extent that they correctly transmit the exact meaning of the original communication. Love in Christ, Mark |