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NASB | 1 John 5:20 And we know that the Son of God has come, and has given us understanding so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 5:20 And we [have seen and] know [by personal experience] that the Son of God has [actually] come [to this world], and has given us understanding and insight so that we may [progressively and personally] know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true--in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life. |
Bible Question:
The Amplified version suggests that "This [Man] is the true God". The literal Greek would indeed have "This One is the true God and life eternal." I would suggest a comparison with John 17:3,4. John 17:3, Literal, "And this is eternal life, that they may know **Thee, the only true (God), and the One whom You sent, Jesus Christ. 3 I glorified Thee/ on the earth..." 1 John 5:20, Literal, "And we know that the Son/ of God has come, and has given us understanding, in order that we might know **Him who is true, and we are in (Him) who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This One is the true God/ and eternal life." The parentheses, stars, and slashes are mine for comparisons. The thought here being that this One is the true God/ and that He glorified God/ while on the earth. Any more thoughts? From the heart, Ray |
Bible Answer: The literal Greek is neat. What nis the name of the Bible that has this wording? Seedling |
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