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Subject: In John 18:38 Did Pilate want truth? |
Bible Note: Hello Ray! In the post that you have responded to, I have stated: "John 8:35 is interesting.. The NASB does not capitalize "son" in this verse, but does in the very next verse. The NKJV does the same thing. The Amplified Bible states this verse in this way, "Now a slave does not remain in a household permanently (forever); the son [of the house] does remain forever." So the very text of the Amplified better explains the context and use of capitalization here." So the question here isn't "why am I so quick to think", but rather "why is the Amplified, NKJV, NASB (or any other translation for that matter) so quick to think" that the word 'son' in John 8:35 should not be capitalized... By looking at the context of the illustration that Jesus gave in this verse, I clearly see that He does not refer to Himself when He explained the relationship of the 'son' to the house and how that is different from the relationship to a 'slave' of the house. In John 8:35, Jesus is simply saying 'son of the house' here. I see no reason at all to even remotely think that Jesus is in some way referring to Himself in this passage. I take this passage as stating a differentiation between a son and a slave. I do not see Jesus here saying anything about Himself. However, IN THE VERY NEXT VERSE, Jesus uses this exact illustration to apply to Himself. And yes, "Son" in John 8:36 IS capitalized, even in the NIV. :) I hope this helps Ray! --Nolan |