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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, |
Bible Question: Does "to be of the same mind" mean that Christians must agree on everything? |
Bible Answer: Yes, I think it (agreement) is a goal toward which we should strive. Jesus prayed for the oneness he had with the Father to be among his disciples (Jn 17:21). Are there disagreements between Father and Son? I realize that it's an ideal we'll never reach in this life. Look at the big disagreement Paul and Barnabus had over Mark! Moreover, in fact, Paul says, "For there must also be factions among you, so that those who are approved may become evident among you." 1 Cor 11:19 But like Jesus, even while teaching that the poor would always be with us, did not stop giving to the poor during His earthly ministry; so ever present factions should not stop us from striving for unity in the faith. |