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NASB | 1 Corinthians 11:30 For this reason many among you are weak and sick, and a number sleep. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 11:30 That [careless and unworthy participation] is the reason why many among you are weak and sick, and a number sleep [in death]. |
Bible Question: What is the reason or explanation that Paul is speaking of in this verse? Might this reference the "unproductive vine" in John 15:2? |
Bible Answer: Your suggestion sounds very plausible but not all inclusive. For instance there are those who start out as good, productive christians but then reach a point in their lives where they think they can retire. There is no such thing as retirement from this vineyard except in the grave. Now, true enough once a person reaches a certain level of maturity, he/she should feel free to be more of an encourager like Barnabas than a worker bee and preach and teach like someone much younger. But we must never think we can retire from following our Lord and Master, for during that timeframe, we might die or the Lord might return for Judgment Day, then we'd be undone. Hope this helps and God bless. --Rowdy |