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NASB | 1 Corinthians 9:25 Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 9:25 Now every athlete who [goes into training and] competes in the games is disciplined and exercises self-control in all things. They do it to win a crown that withers, but we [do it to receive] an imperishable [crown that cannot wither]. |
Subject: self control / spirit control |
Bible Note: Dear Simchat, To answer your question concerning anathma: Paul says in Gal 1:8,9 "But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, he is to be accursed! As we have said before, so I say again now, if any man is preaching to you a gospel contrary to what you received, he is to be accursed!" "accursed is the translation of the greek word "anathema". I was somewhat surprised at your ignorance of this, as this is commonly known passage by those who study Pauline doctrine. Concerning your statement: "I am not a scholar of Hebrew but a student, yes I could translate it, and have done portions, but it would be just as tainted with my beliefs as any other. You cannot remove biasness from any translation as the Hebrew can be translated many different ways." On what authority do you base this claim? My question demands an explicit answer, afterall the Body of Christ relys on these translations as the means by which we learn of God's plan for His chosen people here and hereafter! It is seems quite clear to me that your understanding of Scripture is heavily influenced by extra-biblical sources from ancient Hebrew tradition. But all the words of man must bow before the Word of God (The 66 books contained in the Bible). Happily you have provided an opportunity for me to close on a note of agreement. I agree with your view that gnostisism has polluted many (not all) that go by the name "Christian". But I know in whom I have belived and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I've committed unto Him until that day. The faith posessed by the elect of God has been given as a gift to them from Him. Despite fallible translations, false teachers and our own sinfulness God is still soverign over His creation and for that I am grateful. John |