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NASB | 2 Timothy 4:14 Alexander the coppersmith did me much harm; the Lord will repay him according to his deeds. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Timothy 4:14 Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm; [but that is no concern of mine, for] the Lord will repay him according to his actions. |
Bible Question:
2Ti 4:14 Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works: 2Ti 4:15 Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words. 2Ti 4:16 At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge. Notice that Apostle Paul said "...the Lord reward him according to his works:". However, After they repent we can say like Paul also: "... I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.". Isn't this similar to what Christ said on the cross and what Stephen said as he was being stoned? Any comments? Pastor Glenn |
Bible Answer: Greetings Pastor Glenn - how instructive! Yet as we consider those who "do evil" to us, how do we often respond? For example, the guy who cuts you off on the highway . . . what are we inclined to think, say or do? I suspect that most of us get angry, and offer a few unkind (or otherwise unprintable) words or gestures in a forward direction; some may even return the "favor" at the earliest convenience. How many of us respond as Paul did, " the Lord reward him according to his works."? It is not our right to exact revenge (vengence belongs to the Lord; He will repay! Romans 12:19) So every time we attempt to "get even" - we "rob" God! (Makes you stop and think doesn't it?) More importantly, we need to examine WHY we react the way we do when others "wrong" us. An attitude adjustment is in order. We are told to "love our enemies and do good to those who persecute us" (see Lk 6:27,35) We are told to "forgive one another just as God, in Chrsit has forgiven you." (Eph 4:22) When we fix our eyes on Jesus, the Author and FINISHER of our faith . . . we see others as God sees them . . . this will make a difference in HOW we respond! mommapbs |
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