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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: Same old question: man or Man? |
Bible Note: Hi Tim, I believe that the (he, He,) is necessary for a clear reading. This is the conversation in John 18:4-8. Jesus: "Whom do you seek? Chief priests: "Jesus the Nazarene." Jesus: "I am (He)." l)The flow of the conversation would require a "That's Me." or "I am Jesus" or "I am the One". 2) Similarly, concerning the beggar, John 9:8, "The neighbors therefore, and those who previously saw him as a beggar, were saying, "Is not this the one who used to sit and beg?" "This is he" still others, "No, but he is like him." Beggar kept saying: "I am (the one)." ***I think that both passages speak to Jesus being the Expected One, the Prophet that was being sought. And for the beggar, He was a Prophet who was for him the Light of the world for Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes. ***I think that it is important that people know that He is the One so that we can take to heart the words of Jesus in Matthew 24:23. "Then if anyone says to you, 'Behold, here is the Christ,' or 'There He is,' do not believe him. For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect. Behold, I have told you in advance." I am reminded of the "What's My Line?" show that was a favorite of my father's when I was growing up. All of the people claiming to be a certain person had to answer questions about themselves and the celebrity panel had to decide who was telling the truth. For they all had from the start of the show said, "I am ..." and only one was telling the truth. Matthew 24:5 is an example of the other side, the converse side of our discussion. Later, Ray |