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NASB | John 18:36 Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, then My servants would be fighting so that I would not be handed over to the Jews; but as it is, My kingdom is not of this realm." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 18:36 Jesus replied, "My kingdom is not of this world [nor does it have its origin in this world]. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would be fighting [hard] to keep Me from being handed over to the Jews; but as it is, My kingdom is not of this world." |
Subject: Is war biblical? |
Bible Note: Dear Churon: You stated emphatically that, (speaking of Jesus) "He never ever used force to punish any sinner." Hmm, I seem to recall in scripture where He drove some unsavory merchants out of the temple by the use of a whip! That sounds a lot like force! He also told His disciples to take up swords, and if they did not have one to sell there coat to buy one! Luke 22:36 And He said to them, "But now, whoever has a money belt is to take it along, likewise also a bag, and whoever has no sword is to sell his coat and buy one. You asked for idea(s) on "what would Jesus do"? : that gives me an idea; how about you? God bless John |