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NASB | 1 Corinthians 12:13 For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 12:13 For by one [Holy] Spirit we were all baptized into one body, [spiritually transformed--united together] whether Jews or Greeks (Gentiles), slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one [Holy] Spirit [since the same Holy Spirit fills each life]. [Rom 3:22; Gal 3:28] |
Subject: What do we focus on? |
Bible Note: Hello Mark and thanks for the feedback, I have put this issue to rest with justme but I will offer a response to your post. I am one who frequently preaches context so I appreciate your quoting a chunk of justme's post. I can also appreciate that your impression or understanding of what he wrote was different than mine. In this case, you do not fall among those for whom my concern prompted my response to justme. Your response easily represents the reason I opted out of the thread (which I can't seem to actually get out of). Splitting hairs, reading into and out of the very context of the statement, and an overall lack of personal responsibility for what one posts does not represent or support the intentions of the forum. In part, what I mean here is that if my understanding of justme's comment was wrong (which I am not convinced was) there should have been a responsible clarification (which I prompted for at least twice). I do appreciate your attempt at clarify his point for him though. Still, we are left with the statement as it was made and the only acceptable interpretation of it would have to come from the author. Acts 17:11 (ESV) "17:11 Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. " God bless, Jeff |