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NASB | Galatians 4:29 But as at that time he who was born according to the flesh persecuted him who was born according to the Spirit, so it is now also. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Galatians 4:29 But as at that time the child [of ordinary birth] born according to the flesh persecuted the son who was born according to [the promise and working of] the Spirit, so it is now also. [Gen 21:9] |
Bible Question:
Whe I read this verse, I immediately think of Christ. RE: "him who was born according to the Spirit" , Who is him? IMO, the conclusion of the verse, "so it is now also." is referencing the reality of the ongoing persecution of believers Jesus warned us (John 15:20) would accompany our faith in Him. Comments? (Ray - your comments here would be appreciated.) |
Bible Answer: Dr. Paley points out that Paul had only two instances in which Gentiles attacked him (Acts 16:19 and 19:24) without being stirred up by the Jews. Every other instance the Jews (those under the bondage of the law) instigated the attack. Paul is clearly thinking of Genesis 21:9 as he penned these words. Kalos makes a very good point in his post in this thread. Context context context... the first three important considerations in any sound exegesis. In Him, Doc |