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NASB | Acts 16:31 They said, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 16:31 And they answered, "Believe in the Lord Jesus [as your personal Savior and entrust yourself to Him] and you will be saved, you and your household [if they also believe]." |
Bible Question:
Helping Hand please : Bible resources did not reveal if pets are inclusive in you and " your household " family . Resource, fact, revelation, or inclination welcome . Another way ; can a souless "every creature" in the household of a believer, once given the Gospel, go to heaven as part of the household ? Jesus' 2d is on a horse. If likely, I will claim Acts 16:31 for my family critters . |
Bible Answer: Dear Doctrinity, Welcome to the forum! The gospel applies only to human beings. However, there are passages that instruct us that our submission to God applies to all we have, including our animals (cf Leviticus 19:19; Deuteronomy 5:14). In Him, Doc |