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NASB | Matthew 8:5 ¶ And when Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, imploring Him, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 8:5 ¶ As Jesus went into Capernaum, a centurion came up to Him, begging Him [for help], [Luke 7:1-10] |
Subject: A FALSE TEACHING? Yes / No |
Bible Note: Keep in mind that I'm not trying to defeat you or your argument in this discussion. I am more concerned with what the Word of God has to say about it. If you are in this discussion simply to try to have a nit-picking philosophical argument, then I will take my leave of you. However, if you are truly looking for what the Word says, then I will gladly go with you on this journey. I realize that you are going from the NASB in your understanding of this scripture, but perhaps you should take a look at the Amplified translation of this scripture. He said to them, Because of the littleness of your faith [that is, your lack of firmly relying trust]. For truly I say to you, if you have faith [that is living] like a grain of mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, Move from here to yonder place, and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to you. Faith is a "firm relying trust in God" and trust can and does grow. According to this translation of the verse, faith is also a living thing (like a seed). There is also such a thing as a spirit of faith (2 Cor 4:13) that can work in and through you. Look up 2 Thessalonians 1:3 where Paul thanks God in the Scriptures that their faith GROWS. It is evident in these verses that faith can and does grow and that sometimes your faith may not be big enough to tackle whatever problem you may be facing. As far as this particular verse is concerned . . . Even Jesus said that they couldn't cast out the demon because of the "littleness" of their faith. |