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NASB | 2 Corinthians 4:4 in whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving so that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Corinthians 4:4 among them the god of this world [Satan] has blinded the minds of the unbelieving to prevent them from seeing the illuminating light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. |
Subject: 2 Cor 4:4 |
Bible Note: Every verse below is from NASB. 2 Corinthians 4 4 in whose case (1) the god of (2) this world has (3) blinded the minds of the unbelieving so that they might not see the (4) light of the gospel of the (5) glory of Christ, who is the (6) image of God. Reference point (1) is John 12:31 which is the following: John 12 31 "(1) Now judgment is upon this world; now (2) the ruler of this world will be cast out. John 12:31 lists 1 John 5:19 as a cross reference which is the following: 1 John 5 19 (1) We know that (2) we are of God, and that (3) the whole world lies in the power of the evil one. 1 John 5:19 lists John 17:15 as a cross reference which is the following and this is Jesus speaking: 15 "I do not ask You to take them out of the world, but to keep them from (39) the evil one. Now I ask, who is referred to in each of these verses as being opposed to what God wants for His children? The only answer is Satan. Yes, I know that Satan is not mentioned in any of the above verses, but it is implied that is who each of the verses is referring to. In no way am I trying to compare Jesus and Satan, but 2 Cor 4:4 uses god and not God. There is a huge difference between little g god and BIG G GOD. There are numerous times in the Bible where Jesus is referred to many different words/titles other than Jesus Christ. He is referred to as the Way, the Truth, the Light, the Savior, Lord and many others. Each time we know the author is referring to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. When the author uses 'the god of this world' with the little g, he is referring to Satan and is using the word god, not calling him God. The end of the verse is as follows: the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. Here the author uses big G which is intended for the God of the universe. The God that created everything in six days. The God that sent his only son to die on a cross for mine and your sins. The God of love. Have a wonderful day and remember that God loves you more than you can comprehend. Mike |