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NASB | John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 1:1 In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself. [Gen 1:1; Is 9:6] |
Subject: Is Jesus God? |
Bible Note: Greetings Isa! I wasn't sure if your comments were meant to agree that John 20:28 is an affirmation of the Deity of Christ or to deny that John 20:28 is an affirmation of the Deity of Christ! Would you please clarify? If you were intending to deny it, may I point out that the word translated 'answered' in the NASB is the Greek word 'apokrinomai.' This word can be translated 'answered' or 'replied.' Either way, it always indicates a response to something said or done previously. In this case, it would be Thomas' response to Jesus' statement in v. 27. Therefore, he is affirming that Christ is "his Lord and God" and not simply exlaiming in surprise. This is confirmed in v. 29, where Jesus compares the belief of Thomas with the belief of those who have not seen. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |