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NASB | 1 Corinthians 13:8 ¶ Love never fails; but if there are gifts of prophecy, they will be done away; if there are tongues, they will cease; if there is knowledge, it will be done away. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 13:8 ¶ Love never fails [it never fades nor ends]. But as for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for the gift of special knowledge, it will pass away. |
Subject: Are miracles for today? |
Bible Note: You wrote: "Why did God heal my friend, and allow my mother to die from her cancer? Why not rather ask: Why did God leave Keith here in this world, when my mother was able to go home to her Savior, for that total healing." Fundamental doctrinal beliefs are the filter through which we interpret life. You and I have a different filter. I don't believe God "leaves" or "takes" people. To me, the Scientologists would be correct to not seek medical treatment if this were in fact true. The fact that non-smokers live longer and that seatbelts save lives demonstrates that are time of death is not predetermined. (Eccl 7:17; Prov 10:27; Psalms 55:23) That's not to contradict that he has cut life short or even extended it for a few as Scripture records, but clearly this is done rarely and only when such furthers his will. I am saddened by the death of your mother and overjoyed to hear of the good fortune of your friend, and we both agree that our eternal salvation is paramount. |