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NASB | 1 Corinthians 11:3 But I want you to understand that Christ is the head of every man, and the man is the head of a woman, and God is the head of Christ. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 11:3 But I want you to understand that Christ is the head (authority over) of every man, and man is the head of woman, and God is the head of Christ. |
Subject: searching for the truth |
Bible Note: Hey Ed. I wasn't referring to Peter's use of the phrase. While it is certainly one amongst many that add weight to the discussion, there are many others to consider. As a matter of dispensation, we have to go from particular to general, not general to particular ... meaning that we should view all the evidence and form an opinion, not form an opinion and bend the evidence to that opinion. Consider these passages: Romans 2:11 For there is no partiality with God. Galatians 2:6 But from those who were of high reputation (what they were makes no difference to me; God shows no partiality)--well, those who were of reputation contributed nothing to me. Deuteronomy 10:17 For the LORD your God is the God of gods and the Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God who does not show partiality nor take a bribe. Job 34:18 Yet He is not partial to princes, Nor does He regard the rich more than the poor; For they are all the work of His hands. Job 37:23-24 As for the Almighty, we cannot find Him; He is excellent in power, In judgment and abundant justice; He does not oppress. Therefore men fear Him; He shows no partiality to any who are wise of heart. Somehow, I think you might be missing my point. God treats everyone the same. Some he blesses more than others, some he gifts more than others. There are some he chooses for things, and some he does not choose. My point was never that he does not or could not have a favorite. Only that your station in life has no bearing on God's decision. He will choose whom he will, whether rich or poor, king or servant, young or old, wise or foolish. God does not show partiality. Whether or not he favors one above another is not relevent to the point I was making originally that God can choose whomever he pleases. In this thing I am not mistaken. Remember that he once chose a donkey to rebuke Balaam. It isn't and wasn't my intention to say that God shows no favoritism. Only that he can choose anyone, and your age, race, social standing, education, trade, etc., has nothing to do with anything. Theo-Minor |