Because the dispute here is about translation, ill start with the king james version of this passage, which was published more than 400 years ago and so. Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world. I did not at all mean with the immoral people of this world, or with the covetous and swindlers, or with idolaters, for then you would have to go out of the. His words tell us that the corinthian believers knew this passage was normative for them, and that they already knew they should have followed its direction. Paul asks why legal disputes among believers cannot be settled internally.
Immediately prior to the discussion in 1 corinthians 6. It means exactly what it says, but as with everything, some context will clarify some issues. Oct 15, 2017 the unrighteous practice sin 1 corinthians 6. And then he lists 10 different types of people who will not inherit the kingdom. Paul is very explicit in chapter 6 that unrighteousness will not inherit the ki.
New world translation of the holy scriptures study edition the first letter to the corinthians. Also included links to commentaries, concordances, dictionaries, encyclopedia and lexicons. Isnt it because of my work that you belong to the lord. It could here refer to those who believed pauls message, the mystery of god v. Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders 10nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of god. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. In his first epistle to the church at corinth, paul lists many activities that he believes will prevent people from inheriting the kingdom of god heaven.
This may be the first of pauls quoting of the slogans of the false teachers or the false teachers taking something out of context he had preached and extending his sayings into other areas cf. Homosexuality in the christian scriptures one of the clobber passages 1 corinthians 6. For in him you have been enriched in every waywith all kinds of speech and with all knowledge 6 god thus confirming our testimony about christ among you. Those who indulge in sexual sin, or who worship idols, or commit adultery, or are male prostitutes, or practice homosexuality, 10 or are thieves, or greedy people, or drunkards, or are abusive, or cheat peoplenone of these will. And if the world will be judged by you, are you unworthy to judge the smallest matters. All references to brackets in the list below are from the 1984 edition of the new world translation because in 2006, the watchtower society updated their version of the new world translation bible to remove the brackets that they used to have around words that they inserted that are not found in the greek text. Athletic competitions were an integral part of greek culture, so paul made good use of these events as illustrations. All things are lawful for me but i will not be controlled by anything. The new world translation of the holy scriptures 1984 is published by jehovahs witnesses. The meaning of the verses look so clear it seems to be a loaded question. The word was used in a darker and more horrible sense, to which there may be an allusion here. He reminds the corinthians that the ranks of the unbelievers are filled with sinners who will not inherit the kingdom of godand he specifies a few of their specific sins. Homosexuality and christianity text of 1 corinthians 6.
In addition you can use the interlinear bible and much more to enhance your understanding of gods word. The full text of the american standard version reads. However, the consequences of sin still have their harmful effect, as we see in the death of david and bathshebas child. The person whom the holy spirit leads, acts in love. Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who. King james version, new king james version, new living translation, new international version, english standard version, christian. In this chapter, paul deals with lawsuits among believers and with sexual immorality. Pdf an argument against the use of the word homosexual in. Now viewing scripture range from the book of 1 corinthians chapter 6. Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of god. All references to brackets in the list below are from the 1984 edition of the new world translation because in 2006, the watchtower society updated their version of the new world translation bible to remove the brackets that they used to have around words.
If the world is judged by you, are you not competent to constitute the smallest law courts. This leads him to explain the mutual relation between the lord jesus and our bodies 1 cor 6. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 1 corinthians. But god will forgive an adulterer if he genuinely repents, and he can still give him eternal life ii samuel 12. It is authored by paul the apostle and sosthenes in ephesus. Jehovahs witness bible translation examined 4jehovah. Hence the numerous solemn and emphatic allusions to it in this epistle. The trustworthiness of any bible translation depends upon the individual translators who worked on the translation. Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindle. Jones believes, then, that the most credible translation of what paul is condemning in 1 corinthians 6. Paul would have been in corinth during the games of 51.
You yourselves are proof that i am the lords apostle. Does the greek word arsenokoitai in 1 corinthians 6. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortio. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. The original greek various english translations new revised standard bible nrsv closest to the greek, as a rule 9 do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of god. Search using our online bible by topic, verse reference or phrase. And since you are going to judge the world, cant you decide even these little things among yourselves. Or know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of god. Do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of god. Ralph blair, evangelicals concerned, i corinthians 6.
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