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NASB | Mark 10:21 Looking at him, Jesus felt a love for him and said to him, "One thing you lack: go and sell all you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Mark 10:21 Looking at him, Jesus felt a love (high regard, compassion) for him, and He said to him, "You lack one thing: go and sell all your property and give [the money] to the poor, and you will have [abundant] treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me [becoming My disciple, believing and trusting in Me and walking the same path of life that I walk]." |
Bible Question:
Bill ... What is your definition of Law and grace? Is selling all you have required to gain eternal life? Bonus question: Why did Jesus fee; a love for him? |
Bible Answer: Hi Steve, I'm on the road right now, brother, so I can't give a complete answer, but I believe that the Law, as Paul is using it in Galations must encompass more than just the 10 commandments. Primarily, because the issue that has him all fired up is whether the Gentile believers should be circumcised. But the 10 commandments never address circumcision. Also note that in Romans chapter 7 where Paul says that we were made to die to the Law (vs.4) and that we were released from the Law (vs.6), that these immediately preceed Paul's quotation of one of the 10, "You shall not covet." So this is implication of God's moral law, not the sacrificial or ceremonial laws. As to grace, it's often said, "God's unmerited favor." I.E. it is being looked upon with love and acceptance without regard to whether we deserve it or not. If you would like a wonderful living picture of law and grace, compare Jesus to the Pharisees. Jesus was full of grace and truth. The Pharisees were full of law. Notice the different attitudes they had toward people. In Him, Bill Mc |