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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: Hi, Bub; I see you don't hesitate to wield that magic marker. I trust that had God meant Torah instead of gospel, he would have inspired the writer to say Torah instead of gospel. Both God and the writer knew and used both words. I've aleady defined gospel for you: the good news - not the Law - the good news of God's grace. Grace is not a NT concept, neither is the good news announcing it. God's grace was revealed in the Garden. In Moses' case it was the gospel of grace revealed in the deliverance from Egypt, recalled in countless prayers, songs, psalms, and rituals. When the people turned their back on that grace (before and after they received the Law), they received the punishment the writer of Hebrews referred to. Furthermore, you will find references in Hebrews (11:13, 39) and elsewhere (Colossians 1:25-27) to the Israelites not understanding the mystery or not receiving what was promised. Jesus is the mystery, the promise, and the culmination of grace. That's good news; that's the gospel the writer of Hebrews was talking about. No twisting of words will change that. Peace and grace, Steve aka Indiana Jones |