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Subject: In John 18:38 Did Pilate want truth? |
Bible Note: Greetings Ray! I hope you have been well, my friend! Continuing our 2001 discussion on capitalization, we were studying from both the NASB and NKJV, which both seem to give respect to Deity by capitalizing specific nouns and pronouns within their biblical text. John 8:34 speaks of slaves and sons, stating that everyone (even a son) who commits sin is a slave to sin. Here is how I interpret verse 35: Even though everyone (a son) who commits sin becomes a slave to it, we (the sons) do not have to be slaves forever. But the fact that we have sinned makes us remember our human nature- that even our righteousness is nothing but fithly rags before our Holy Lord. I believe that verse 35 speaks more of us, in that we are bound to our sin and cannot be free from it by any means save cleansing from our Lord. Verse 36 is clearly speaking of the Lord Himself, who is the only One who can set us free from the bondage of our sin. I believe that Jesus is also speaking and referring to Himself in 15:16 and in 15:23. But John 8:41 and Matthew 15:25-27 are examples of where other people are speaking about Jesus or God the Father. So therefore, these verses are viewed in a different light then when Jesus is speaking about Himself. I believe that in John 8:41, the Jews are referring to God and referring to Him as Father, even though they fail to realize that the Son was standing right there in front of their eyes! Therefore, when the NASB and NKJV capitalize Father in 8:41, I believe that it is justified within the context, since they were referring to the Most High. As for Matthew 15:27, I believe that the woman is simply continuing her point, which, metaphorically compares the dogs and the master with the Lord and creation, instead of directly referring to the Master Himself. It is this understanding, I believe, that shows that the woman has a grasp of faith that Jesus honors by healing her. The NKJV and NASB both have 'master' in lowercase in this verse. Great to talk to you again! Makarios |