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NASB | 1 Corinthians 12:9 to another faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 12:9 to another [wonder-working] faith [is given] by the same [Holy] Spirit, and to another the [extraordinary] gifts of healings by the one Spirit; |
Subject: gift of healing same as prayer of faith |
Bible Note: Greetings Doc! I have read it in various places as well, but it also makes good logical sense and good exegetical sense. 'This book' refers to a specific book. The Bible had not been canonized when Revelation was written, so why would someone assume that 'this book' refers to the Bible? Secondly, might it not be that this could represent both my interpretation and a scholarly perspective? :-) I would hope that the two are not mutually exclusive. ;-) But, here are some quick references. Barnes says of the phrase 'this book' in Rev. 22:18: "The reference here is to the book of Revelation only - for at that time the books that now constitute what we call the Bible were not collected into a single volume. This passage, therefore, should not be adduced as referring to the whole of the sacred Scriptures. Still, the principle is one that is thus applicable; for it is obvious that no one has a right to change any part of a revelation which God makes to man; to presume to add to it, or to take from it, or in any way to modify it." A. T. Robertson says of Rev. 22:18: "This warning is directed against perversions of this book, not about the New Testament or the Bible as a whole, though it may be true there also. " These few should suffice to demonstrate that I am not alone in my view. :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |