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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: I forgot to write my conclusion, Tim, Conclusion: While the NT uses the word propitiation and its forms, it does not define it. Hence, the meaning of propitiation in the NT has no significance beyond the usual meaning, which does not include its extent, but simply means the act of appeasing, or of rendering favorable, or of turning aside wrath. Therefore, with respect to the debate at hand, the EXTENT of Christ's propitiation cannot be determined_BY_the definition of propitiation alone. Nevertheless, without an understanding of the meaning of propitiation one cannot discover the extent of it. Peace, Lionstrong |