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NASB | 2 Corinthians 4:1 Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we received mercy, we do not lose heart, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Corinthians 4:1 Therefore, since we have this ministry, just as we received mercy [from God, granting us salvation, opportunities, and blessings], we do not get discouraged nor lose our motivation. |
Subject: 2 corn. 4:4 the god of this world hath b |
Bible Note: Greetings Mike! My view on the Living Bible is more than opinion! :-) I happen to know Greek. I have the Greek New Testament. 'Satan' does not appear in the Greek text. Therefore, when the Living Bible 'puts' 'Satan' into the verse, it is most certainly adding words to the text. By the way, the Living Bible is not a phrase for phrase translation. It is a paraphrase, thus, it isn't a translation at all. :-) Personally, I am not a big fan of the Amplified either. The Amplified basically lists every 'possible' meaning of a Greek word. However, words in context don't have every 'possible' meaning. They are usually limited to one. There are some places in the Bible where a translator must 'add' a word or two because the Greek doesn't make sense in English without the 'added' word. For instance, there are places in Greek where there isn't even a verb. But, back to the main point. You wrote: "This verse is speaking of Satan as being the one who has blinded the eyes of the unbelieving so that the unbelieving will not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ who is the image of God." Where does the text say this? ;-) Since the word 'Satan' doesn't appear in the text, how do you know that the text is speaking of 'Satan'? Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |