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NASB | John 4:23 "But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 4:23 "But a time is coming and is already here when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit [from the heart, the inner self] and in truth; for the Father seeks such people to be His worshipers. |
Bible Question: Someone says that Jesus is the only one True Worshipper. Because in John 14:6 Jesus says No one comes to the Father, but through Me. It seems to be contradict to John 4:23. There are many True worshippers which is in plural. Does anyone has insight in this issue? |
Bible Answer: The scripture in John 14:6 could also be paraphrased that no one enters the Kingdom of God through the new birth except through receiving Jesus Christ as saviour. At the point of the new birth we become sons and are both able and responsible for worship. Odviously though the scripture in John 4 states worshpers (plural) so odviously more can worship the Father. The real question one should ask about John 4:23 is what does it mean to worship in spirit and in truth. Consider these scriptures when and compare to the statement 'spirit and truth'. John 14:17 Spirit of truth is the Holy Spirit. John 15:26 " " " " " " " John 16:12-14 Spirit of truth will guide you INTO all truth. Ephesians 1:13 The word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. We as believers are to walk in the spirit which means we are to live in accordance with God's word. This is worship! To obey and follow the Holy spirit dilignetly with a willing and loving heart! To pursue our relationship with our Father with our whole being. This is worship... Does this answer your question? God bless |