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NASB | 1 John 2:2 and He Himself is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for those of the whole world. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 2:2 And He [that same Jesus] is the propitiation for our sins [the atoning sacrifice that holds back the wrath of God that would otherwise be directed at us because of our sinful nature--our worldliness, our lifestyle]; and not for ours alone, but also for [the sins of all believers throughout] the whole world. |
Subject: The 'Kosmos' in 1 John |
Bible Note: It is not true Brother Tim, That all 23 references have the same meaning. You yourself give at least two meanings (which increases the chances of there being a third, if we're playing the odds :-)). You apply your view of 1 Jn 2:2 not because the text demands it. If my view is not right, it is at least possible. There is also nothing inherently contradictory about understanding it that way. Jesus's death not only propitiated the wrath of God for the believing John and the believers to which he wrote, but also for believers of the whole world. This speaks of a universal extent of the propitiation of our Savior. His propitiation is not an impersonal blanket that covers the whole world indescriminately. God is not impersonal. Jesus is the personal, almighty omniscient God and he had you in mind when he hung on the cross, that his blood would appeas the wrath of the Father against you. Peace, Lionstrong |