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NASB | Acts 21:23 "Therefore do this that we tell you. We have four men who are under a vow; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 21:23 "Therefore do just what we tell you. We have four men who have taken a vow; |
Subject: Why did Paul do it? For conscience sake? |
Bible Note: Dear Yen, A belated welcome to the forum. Sorry for my late response as a new member just added to my family - a little kitten :-)....one more expected to arrive in a few days (They are for my daughter). I have not got a good sleep since his arrival :-( He has been meowing the whole nights (missing his family and siblings, I guess). Thank you for your questions and I am not sure if I could answer you thoroughly and satisfactorily. 1) Not many that I could recall, but Matthew 10:37 is another example. 2) Chinese' belief has been a cocktail of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, and it forms part of our culture. 3) The place (i.e. Hong Kong) where I live has been westernized. Yet, the influence of our culture still sustains though not as significant as in the ancient time. To take an example, "tolerance" or "forbearance" is a Chinese virtue. But we emphasize it too much thus resulting in cowardice, unjustice, etc. 4) Hong Kong's civial law have been based on the 10 Commandmants (we were a British colony before 1997). For Mainland China, I am sorry that I am not familiar with their legal/regulation. Since, China is a communist country, the laws would be rooted in this philosophy not the 10 Commandments. Enough for now, too :-) Shalom Azure |