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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: Did Christ die for the world? |
Bible Note: Greetings Ray! I whole heartedly agree with you that we are all sinners. The comparison that I see in 1 John 2:2 is a comparison that explains the extent of the atonement. Writing to Christians, John says that Christ is the atoning sacrifice for their sins (NIV). We all would agree with that statement. However, he goes beyond that and says that Christ is more, He is the atoning sacrifice for the sins of the whole world. It was late while I was reading your response, so I'm not sure that I was clear on what you were saying. Would you please summarize your point for me? Thanks, and God Bless, Tim Moran |