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NASB | 2 Corinthians 4:12 So death works in us, but life in you. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Corinthians 4:12 So physical death is [actively] at work in us, but [spiritual] life [is actively at work] in you. |
Bible Question: How does death work in us? |
Bible Answer: Hello Mommapbs, Not only was this apostle aware of the physical torments of a fleshly death, but also, I see Paul saying that in them, those that have put on Christ and are giving their life for their friends, are constantly putting away the deeds of the flesh. Denying themselves of their own needs so the Grace of God could be manifested to others in order to gain souls for the kingdom of God. Paul states, I "die daily", that is, not excepting the desires of this life, counting them as nothing compared to the prize that awaits. We are buried with Christ and in Christ, dead to the laws of the flesh, constantly choosing between life or death, in the body and in the mind. A part wanting to do good and then choosing that want. A never ending battle against those powers that would take us away. As Paul states, (2 Cor. 4:15), "For all things are for your sakes...". Not looking after his own needs. Thereby tormenting the tormentor and openly showing the power of the resurrection of Christ and the Spirit that dwells with-in, to the Glory of the Father. Therefore, the death that works in us is for our good by the will of the Father. A paper I have saved since believing our Lord: "Dying To Self" "When you lovingly and patiently bear any disorder, any irregularity, any impunctuality, or any annoyance; when you can stand face to face with waste, folly, extravagance, spiritual insensibility... and endure it, that is dying to self. When you are content with any food, any offering, any raiment, any climate, any society, any solitude, any interruption by the "Will of God", that is dying to self. When you never care to refer to yourself in conversation, or to record your own good works, or itch after commendation, -- when you can truly love to be unknown, that is dying to self. When you can see your brother prosper, and have his needs met, and can honestly rejoice with him in spirit and feel no envy nor question God, while your own needs are far greater, in desperate circumstances, that is dying to self. When you can receive correction and reproof from one of less stature than yourself, and can humbly submit inwardly as well as outwardly, finding no rebellion nor resentment rising up with-in your heart, that is dying to self." -- Submitted by Barbara Burres -- Grace to you, terrib |
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