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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: RWC. I checked a commentary and it suggested that Paul felt a "spiritual oneness" with them. Paul is saying "solid front" "orderly" "firm" are indicated in Paul's affection with them. I could find no meaning to indicate anything else. You have brought a good question that got me to do some more research which I really like to do. Blessings. justme |
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