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NASB | 1 Peter 4:6 For the gospel has for this purpose been preached even to those who are dead, that though they are judged in the flesh as men, they may live in the spirit according to the will of God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Peter 4:6 For this is why the good news [of salvation] was preached [in their lifetimes] even to those who are dead, that though they were judged in the flesh as men are, they may live in the spirit according to [the will and purpose of] God. |
Subject: Holy Spirit or holy spirit; (s)Spirit? |
Bible Note: Hi, Ray! "live according to God in the Spirit" I know that this passage seems clear cut... but if we live according to God in the Spirit (meaning the Holy Spirit), I would definetely emphasize the S... if we live according to God in the spirit (meaning as spiritual beings), no, since the base meaning would revolve around the creature and not the Creator! "I know of no Scripture that talks about God's Holy Spirit, however." However, there are many Scriptural passages that do speak on the Spirit of God (a few ex: Romans 8:9, 14; 1 Corinthians 2:10, 11, 12, 14; 3:16); I may had added the word Holy... that is just the way I see it: God is Holy! ""Your holy Servant Jesus," Since the direct reference here is Christ, I would capitalize Holy and Servant, and Anointed--we are all called to be holy, but we are not the Holy One; we are all called to be servants, but we are not the Servant of God; we are all called to be anointed by the Holy Spirit, but there's but one Anointed One! (You, of course, is a direct pronoun referencing God, so it is automatically emphasized!) "Who and/or what is going to help us make these decisions?" Personally, if I had the resources I would commission a special Bible edition that would incorporate much of the capitalization that you and I have been speaking on; I would also take into consideration certain phrases/words (Maran atha, El, El Saddai, Paraclete, Amen...) which, to me, have very profound meanings; this version would include as much built-in concordance (which facilitates cross reading and comparison) and a comprehensive historical dictionary... ...much, I am afraid, is open to individual preference... I mean: if the word God or any name of God (the Father, Son and Holy Spirit) is not capitalized... I take offense! However, if only adjectives or pronouns, other than personal pronouns, are not capitalize... I can ignore it or emphasize the capitalization on my own! God Bless! Angel |