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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: Could you be more specific? What was not logical or understandable? Perhaps I could assist if you were more specific. (Proverbs 4:7). Saying that 'the god of this world' in 2 Cor 4:4 is the Creator - as opposed to Satan - is not logical. And, more importantly is not scriptural. Please consider... Jesus words in prayer to his loving Father is "additional" support that Satan is "the god of this world", and not Jesus' Father: "I have given them [Jesus' diciples] your word and the world hated them, for they are not of this world any more than I am of this world. My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. "They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. As you sent me into the world (Compare Heb 3:1 where Jesus is called an apostle - form Greek meaning sent forth one), I have sent them into the world." - John 17:14-18 (NIV) Jesus indicates 'I am not of this world', 'nor are my disciples' and consequently petitions his Father to "protect them from the evil one". Given Jesus' words above, God (the Father of Jesus) cannot be "the god of this world" in 2 Cor 4:4, who "blinded the minds of the unbelivieving so that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ". NASB I am only trying to help with this question about 2 Cor 4:4, so please let me know what you find to be illogical about my response to Clarke's commentary? Thank you. |