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NASB | John 1:11 He came to His own, and those who were His own did not receive Him. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 1:11 He came to that which was His own [that which belonged to Him--His world, His creation, His possession], and those who were His own [people--the Jewish nation] did not receive and welcome Him. |
Subject: Early church 100 percent Jewish |
Bible Note: John, the only way I know to recognise the wolves is to immerse myself in Scripture. I try to learn from the noble Bereans who searched the Scripture to see what Paul was teaching as truth. I then realized that the Scriptures Paul referred to were what churches today call 'Old Testament'. Yes, I know they are old, yet totally relevant. From Paul's every reference to Scripture, I see nothing but respect from Paul towards these Scriptures, and believe he taught nothing against them. Churchianity, on the other hand, I have my doubts..... |