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Brief notes on my translation of 1 Corinthians 5 Apostolic Counsel—Incest 1 It is commonly reported that there is sexual sin among youp, and such sexual sin as is not even mentioned among the Gentiles that one should have his father’s wife. [Most likely a stepmother]. 2 Youp are proud of this? Youp should…
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Brief notes on my translation of Philippians 2:1-11 Encouragement to Have Humility Like Jesus 1 Therefore, if there is any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affections and compassions, 2 Then fulfill my joy that youp be like-minded, having the same love, and united…
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Brief notes on my translation of Galatians 6:1-5 Help Each Other’s Burdens 1 Brothers, if someone has been blindsided by a certain wrongdoing, then youp who are spiritual restore this one with an attitude of meekness. Consider yourselfs, lest yous also be tempted. [This chapter continues with the rules of Christianity. These rules are…
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Brief notes on my translation of Romans 14:10-12 Regarding Judgment 10 So why do yous judge yours brother, or why do yous despise yours brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. [This is the Bema Seat of Jesus Christ. All believers from Pentecost in Jerusalem to the Rapture will be at…
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Brief notes on my translation of Romans 12:1. Do Not Conform To the World’s Ways 1 I implore youp, brothers, by the compassions of God, that youp present yourselvesp as a holy, living sacrifice [which is] acceptable to God [and is] yourp rational service [to Him]. [We are not to sacrifice fleshly things as…
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Brief notes on my translation of 2 Peter Chapter 2. This is too long, but it is all one section about false teachers. 2 Peter Chapter 2 False Teachers Will Come But They Will Be Punished 1 But false prophets were among the people, even as there will be false teachers among youp, who…
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Brief notes on my rendering of 2 Peter 1:12-21 Prophecy Is More Important Than Eyewitnesses 12 Therefore, I will not be negligent to remind youp about these things, though youp know [about them] and are firmly established in the present truth. [Reminders are needed because we get sidetracked. The devil is the father of lies,…
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Brief notes on my rendering of 2 Peter 1:1-11 2 Peter 2 Peter Chapter 1 Salutation 1 Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have received the same precious faith with us through the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ. [Simon Peter, using the name the Lord…
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I’ve been adding notes to my rendering of the Bible. 26 The last enemy that will be completely destroyed is death, [“Destroyed” is the Greek word καταργέω katargéō (G2673). Death is not cessation. Death is separation. Death is a progressing, for when Adam sinned (disobeyed), he did not drop dead. Instead, the process of…
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With flattery he will corrupt those who violate the covenant, but the people who know their God will firmly resist him. Daniel 11:32 BSB The passage here is speaking of Antiochus Epiphanes. He was very wicked. He suppressed Jewish religion, persecuted the Jews, and committed sacrilege against their Temple. Daniel 11:31 BSB His forces…