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NASB | John 12:24 "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 12:24 "I assure you and most solemnly say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone [just one grain, never more]. But if it dies, it produces much grain and yields a harvest. |
Subject: Meaning of John 12:24-25 |
Bible Note: Angel: Thanks for your reply. I will now do my best to answer your questions. Angel asks: ...are you saying that Christians in America leave under the constant fear of persecution and death? Kalos replies: No, I am not necessarily saying that. Angel asks: ...are you saying that our challenge is not of a struggle within (spirit vs. flesh) but without? Kalos replies: No, I am not necessarily saying that. Angel asks: ...are you saying that until we live under the threat of bodily injury or death we are not able to assimilate Christ metaphor of the seed dying in order to be productive? Kalos replies: No, I am not necessarily saying that. Angel asks: ...or are you saying that Jesus just meant that the disciples would experience that metaphor but that we are beyond it? Kalos replies: No, I am not necessarily saying that. Angel asks: ...Where did I say that we are not to experience a physical death? Kalos replies: Nowhere did you say that. ...better yet, did Jesus (John 12:24-25) say that we must experience a physical death before we can be His disciple? Kalos replies: No. Angel, I did not think you meant to be disagreeable. I didn't intend to sound that way either. :-) I am always happy to clarify my remarks. If you have further questions or comments, please do not hesitate to post them. Grace to you, kalos |