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NASB | 2 Corinthians 3:2 You are our letter, written in our hearts, known and read by all men; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Corinthians 3:2 You are our letter [of recommendation], written in our hearts, recognized and read by everyone. |
Subject: Are we "letters"? |
Bible Note: Thank you, JFreakPOPC for an inspiring answer! Yes, you are absolutely right! Our way of living shows what has been written on our hearts, much the same way as our words reveal what is in our hearts.. "You are written in our hearts: The Corinthians were Paul’s letter of recommendation. These verses do not mean that letters of recommendation should not be used. Paul himself used such letters before his conversion (see Acts 9:1, 2) and after (see 8:22; Rom. 16:1; 1 Cor. 16:10; Col. 4:10). In this case Paul did not need one because he already had one: the believing Corinthians and his ministry among them. Paul’s love for the Corinthians was known to all who were acquainted with his ministry. One of the qualifications for ministry is love for people, both God’s people and the lost." (Nelson's NKJV Study Bible) Excellent thoughts! --Nolan |