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NASB | Colossians 2:5 For even though I am absent in body, nevertheless I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good discipline and the stability of your faith in Christ. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Colossians 2:5 For even though I am absent [from you] in body, nevertheless I am with you in spirit, delighted to see your good discipline [as you stand shoulder to shoulder and form a solid front] and to see the stability of your faith in Christ [your steadfast reliance on Him and your unwavering confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness]. |
Bible Question: Thank you for your reply, Ed. While I am not opposed to the understanding that this is intended by Paul as a figure of speech, Paul's language here seems to suggest something more. He is using language that is decidedly different (I am with you, and I see your works) than what he used at the beginning of the letter that speaks of him having heard about them (1:4,8,9). Is there something specific, in the context here or elsewhere, that lends credence to the understanding that Paul does not intend this to taken literally? Or is it actually intended to suggest that he had maybe been given some kind of a vision of them or something more supernatural? |
Bible Answer: Obviously God sees all knows all, that said the Holy Spirit being a part of the God head also knows all sees all. 1 Cor 12:8 says 2 of the gifts of the Spirit is wisdom and knowledge. Scripture says some will dream dreams and have visions. We know Jesus saw and knew things that could only be known/seen supernaturally. That said since this ability isn't specifically seen in man in scripture it would be Presumptuous of us to to assume Paul had the ability. Is it possible? Yes but to what end? I do believe that if we are sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit that He will lead us to pray for others in times of their need. Many tell of prayer partners knowing of their partners needs before it was ever verbally told to them. After all we are part of the body of Christ. When a person stubs their toe the rest of the body is made aware. Is the ability to see distant happenings something we should seek? No absolutely not! But being more sensitive to the Spirit, being more led of the Spirit is! |
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