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NASB | Romans 15:5 Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 15:5 Now may the God who gives endurance and who supplies encouragement grant that you be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus, |
Subject: Two ways of thinking! |
Bible Note: Greetings Tim! I apologize that I'm getting to this thread so late.. 'phroneo' - Strongs# G5426 "From G5424; to exercise the mind, that is, entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by implication to be (mentally) disposed (more or less earnestly in a certain direction); intensively to interest oneself in (with concern or obedience): - set the affection on, (be) care (-ful), (be like-, be of one, be of the same, let this) mind (-ed, regard, savour, think." Possibly related to 'phren' Strongs# G5424 (understanding).. I found 'phroneo' in Col. 3:2.. Colossians 3:2 "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth." (KJV) Interestingly, the KJV renders 'phroneo' as "affection" in this verse. Also interesting is the use of 'phroneo' in Philippians 4:10, of which the KJV renders "your care of me".. As for 'phren' (G5424), there is only 1 verse that has 'phren,' and it occurs twice: 1 Cor. 14:20 "Brothers, do not be children in your thinking. Be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature." (ESV) In conclusion: if we engage in Godly thinking, then we will have unity with each other and be capable of showing the Godly care and compassion that we should be showing towards one another. If we engage in earthly thinking, then our thinking is no better than that of children. I pray that our thinking is much higher than that of children (1 Cor. 13:11), but if we are to ensure that our thinking is as such, then we are to apply Colossians 3:2. Blessings to you, Makarios |