by admin | Sep 3, 2015 | Chapter 12, Do not lag in zeal, Love, Romans, Section Three
The most obvious translation of Do not lag in zeal[1] (τῇ σπουδῇ μὴ ὀκνηροί) is something like “this haste not slothful.” Thus we urged Titus, Paul wrote the Corinthians, that, just as he had previously begun this work, so also he should complete this act of kindness...
by admin | Jul 23, 2014 | Chapter 12, Do not lag in zeal, Love, Romans, Section Three
So, how can I view—Do not lag in zeal, be enthusiastic in spirit, serve the Lord[1]—as a definition of love (ἀγάπη) rather than as rules? Again, I’ve constructed the following table to help. The Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22, 23 (NET) love (ἀγάπη) Therefore,...
by admin | Apr 18, 2014 | Chapter 12, Love, Romans, Section Three
So how can I view, Abhor what is evil, cling to what is good,[1] and what follows as a definition of love rather than as rules? I’ve constructed the following table to help. The Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22, 23 (NET) Goodness (ἀγαθωσύνη) …for you were at one...
by admin | Mar 16, 2014 | Chapter 12, Love, Romans, Section Three
Love must be without hypocrisy.[1] A note in the NET explained that must be “is understood in the Greek text” Ἡ ἀγάπη ἀνυπόκριτος. I am inclined to see it more as a subject heading: The love unfeigned,[2] as Robert Young[3] translated it. I think Paul’s thinking...
by admin | Feb 6, 2014 | Chapter 12, Love, Romans, Section Three
Love must be without hypocrisy,[1] Paul continued. Actually, he wrote, Ἡ ἀγάπη ἀνυπόκριτος. Paul wrote a lot about ἀγάπη.[2] Love (ἀγάπη) does no wrong to a neighbor. Therefore love (ἀγάπη) is the fulfillment of the law.[3] What do you want? He asked the...