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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: Hi Tim, You have pointed out that both the Father and Son are necessary for the drawing to Himself. "AND THEY SHALL ALL BE TAUGHT OF GOD." John 6:45,"Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father, comes to Me. Not that anyone has seen the (Father)..."(Parenthesis mine for comparison and contrast) John 12:45 "He who see Me sees the (One) who sent Me. I have come as Light into the world, so that everyone who believes in Me will not remain in darkness." Later, Ray |