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NASB | Mark 6:34 When Jesus went ashore, He saw a large crowd, and He felt compassion for them because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and He began to teach them many things. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Mark 6:34 When Jesus went ashore, He saw a large crowd [waiting], and He was moved with compassion for them because they were like sheep without a shepherd [lacking guidance]; and He began to teach them many things. |
Subject: Love/Feed/Tend His Sheep |
Bible Note: Hi, Tim... I just use the tools, I'm certainly no expert. Of course, that never stops me from tossing out an opinion! :-) So here it is: It seems to me that agape was a word waiting to be defined. As though it were a place holder designed by Providence ready for Christ to exemplify. Although I cannot now find the reference, I recall reading that the ancients themselves had difficulty with the word. Even Socrates doesn't seem completely certain about it, though he spoke about agape a number of times. I do not believe that any human being, in our lost condition, knows how to love sacrificially and selflessly. The word just doesn't have a home among men. Christ demonstrated this kind of love, but only a child of God can comprehend it. Only the regenerate, as new creatures, empowered by the Holy Spirit, can evidence agape. Just my 2 cents, once again. :-) One of these days I'll run out of money... then my posts will become truly cents-less. :-) |