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NASB | 1 Peter 4:14 If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Peter 4:14 If you are insulted and reviled for [bearing] the name of Christ, you are blessed [happy, with life-joy and comfort in God's salvation regardless of your circumstances], because the Spirit of glory and of God is resting on you [and indwelling you--He whom they curse, you glorify]. [Is 11:2] |
Subject: Reviled IN the name of Christ? |
Bible Note: Hi mommapbs, We might have to wait and see what scholars say about the Greek, but I think your thought is good; belief without belief that Jesus is God is dead faith. We need to see His glory just as Isaiah did. However, Jesus did not come to glorify Himself alone. If we desire to "emphasize Him", then we lose the unity of God and think of "Jesus Only". Jesus went on in John 12:44 to say that you don't believe in Me but in Him who sent Me (if you believe in Me). Verse 45, "He who sees Me sees the One who sent Me." So, what are we to think, mommapbs? Did He come as light or Light? John 10:33 - John 12:46 1 Peter 4:17, "...what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18 And if it is with difficulty that the righteous is saved, what will become of the godless man and the sinner?" From the heart, Ray |