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NASB | 2 Corinthians 13:5 ¶ Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not recognize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you--unless indeed you fail the test? |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Corinthians 13:5 ¶ Test and evaluate yourselves to see whether you are in the faith and living your lives as [committed] believers. Examine yourselves [not me]! Or do you not recognize this about yourselves [by an ongoing experience] that Jesus Christ is in you--unless indeed you fail the test and are rejected as counterfeit? |
Subject: Examine yourselves! |
Bible Note: Dear Hank, This is such an interesting discussion, and not just because I like to hear (read) my own thoughts. After speaking (writing) my mind, I realize a crucial piece of evidence I over-looked which brings into question some things I've said: Jesus' parable of the sower. That is a clear statement about faith self-evaluation. It's not exactly saying see what the Bible says, but it does say that we can know if we are out of the game, disqualified, warming the bench, good for a base hit now and then, or really putting the ball in the stands: we can know by looking at our batting average. And just in case you or anyone reading thinks I'm taking a stand against you: if you ever grow hoarse yelling "People saved or not, know your Bible!" I'll gladly supply a P.A. system to extend your reach. Untold numbers of hardened sinners have come to the Lord reading it or hearing it read. It has not only led to the salvation of souls but nations, for the Bible has worked wonders everywhere it's read to bridle the insanity of humanity. It's great literature, it's great history, it's great sociology, it's great psychology...it's a great education, but most of all it IS the work and word of God and a bless'ed gift to humanity. It's a shame we find ourselves encouraging people to know the Bible: it's like telling people to breathe. Hope that sets you mind at ease about me, but if you feel like praying for me, please do. It's so much easier to write than to live. mrk |