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NASB | 1 Thessalonians 5:23 ¶ Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Thessalonians 5:23 ¶ Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you through and through [that is, separate you from profane and vulgar things, make you pure and whole and undamaged--consecrated to Him--set apart for His purpose]; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept complete and [be found] blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. |
Bible Question: In this verse Paul mentions both spirit and soul as though they are two different entities. I am really having a hard time explaining the difference between them. Please help. |
Bible Answer: fingerprintofGod, For some in depth reading in the body/soul question here are a few links. It is not light reading. But it addresses many question in depth. http://www.newadvent.org/summa/107500.htm http://www.newadvent.org/summa/107600.htm http://www.newadvent.org/summa/107600.htm http://www.newadvent.org/summa/108900.htm Emmaus |