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NASB | 1 Corinthians 11:32 But when we are judged, we are disciplined by the Lord so that we will not be condemned along with the world. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 11:32 But when we [fall short and] are judged by the Lord, we are disciplined [by undergoing His correction] so that we will not be condemned [to eternal punishment] along with the world. |
Bible Question:
In the verse John 15:2 I was told that the actual greek word for "taketh away" is actually "lifts up". That would make that verse mean something totally different. It would mean that Jesus lifts up the branch and tends to it to make it more productive. A vinedresser never cuts off a branch unless it is dead. Branches can be thriving but be immersed in dirt where sun and light can't get to it. After the vinedresser tends to it, or washes it off, (sin, in the persons life) it then can be lifted onto a trelis where it has support until it is well enough to produce fruit again. I think that is what Jesus was saying. Any branch (person) in Christ would never be cut off, but tended to until it was healthy again. What are some responses? I just know that Jesus loves the ones who are in Him and wouldn't cut them off if they were just temporarily going in the dirt ( sin). Am I right? sharon |
Bible Answer: Greetings Sharon! Great question! 'Airo' can mean "lift up", "remove", "take away", or even "kill". The context really determines its meaning. In this passage, 'cut off' or 'removes' seems to be the best option. The unfruitful branches are removed, while the rest are pruned (or cleaned) so that they might be more fruitful. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |