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NASB | Romans 8:28 ¶ And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 8:28 ¶ And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose. |
Subject: Is God's will prosperity/healing always? |
Bible Note: Your proposed reason for Epaphroditus' sickness has nothing to do with the fact that he became sick as a result of faithful service to Jesus Christ. Being faithful was a condition that made him sick? But shouldn't he have "claimed" more energy or health to keep him going? Please show me where Paul criticizes him for "overworking." There is nothing but praise for Epaphroditus in Philippians 2. If the servant was sinning by overworking, why in the world would Paul say, "So receive him in the Lord with all joy, and HONOR such men"? Your explanation of the reason for his illness ("foolishly overworking") both contradicts the praise Paul gives him and the command of our Lord Jesus Christ to indeed give up our lives in service to him. And even if he did overwork, why did it get to the point of death before he "claimed his healing"? And what about Timothy? --Joe! |