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NASB | 1 Timothy 3:2 An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, prudent, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Timothy 3:2 Now an overseer must be blameless and beyond reproach, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, sensible, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, |
Subject: A divorced pastor in ministry? |
Bible Note: Bare assertion again. Since you don't want to provide a reason for your interpretation I will back up mine. The greek doesn't support your position, for the greek language had readily available words for "not divorced" or "not remarried," those words were not used. Also, the qualifications listed in that verse are all positive qualities, which contextually gives support to the "faithful" interpretation. Re: your comments on 2 Peter 1:20, scripture interpretation is not legitimate when it is based on what you think or what you feel. The scriptures teach immutable truth, your interpretation is either correct or incorrect. If you are unwilling to be a good Berean and search to see whether your interpretation is valid you are doing what is forbidden, that is, holding a private interpretation. My interpretation is based on the plain reading of the text, context, study of the original language of the text, the opinions of the best exegetes and greek scholars. While it is possible for you to come to another conclusion having carefully considered the Word of God, you have offered nothing but an opinion (i.e. private interpretation). To hold a private interpretation, especially one without the support of 2000 years of Christianity, is to de facto deny the existance or work of the Holy Spirit. RG |