Herein Paul brings to light his integrity as it seems to have been in question because of those who opposed him and his controversial message of redemption's resurrection and the revelation of Christ in it. The LORD truly blessed my spirit yesterday, first the whole day was a living witness to his awesomeness by was of two no, make that three opportunities to sharing his revelation. With ease of understanding. The first was at the local VA out patient clinic with two not one but two receptive spirits of his speaking to through me then the third at the hospital were my wife being looked after. Boy! What a day for his life and light to shine. Thank you LORD!
2Corinthians 1:12-14 "For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience(G4893), that in simplicity(G572) and godly sincerity(G1505), not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation(G390) in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward. For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read(G314) or acknowledge(G1921); and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end; As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as(G2509) ye also are ours in the day(G2250) of the Lord Jesus." (KJV)
2Corinthians 1:12-14 "For our boast is this, the testimony of our conscience(G4893), that we behaved in the world with simplicity(G572) and godly sincerity(G1505), not by earthly wisdom but by the grace of God, and supremely(G390) so toward you. For we are not writing to you anything other than what you read(G314) and understand(G1921) and I hope you will fully understand—just as(G2509) you did partially understand us—that on the day(G2250) of our Lord Jesus you will boast of us as we will boast of you." (ESV)
2Corinthians 1:12-14 "The testimony of our [1, G4893]conscience is the source of our joy! We are [2]intertwined together in [3,G1505]transparent innocence; there is no trace of a hidden agenda for the flesh to glory in. GOD's grace is our [4,G390]conversation in the world and is amplified in our oneness with you. Grace abounds! (What we are able to see together gives me so much reason for boosting in our salvation! The word, [1, G4893 from G4894] suneido, translates as conscience, joint-seeing; and [2,G572 from G573 and G4120] haplous comes from hama, a particle of union. The word (G4120) pleko, translates as to intertwine, and [3,G1505 from G1506 and G2919] heilikrine translates as scrutinized in the rays of the sun to prove its flawlessness. The word [4,G390 from G303 and G4762] anastrepho is from (G303) ana, upwards and (G4762) strepho, to turn back again. [Look at James 1:5]) There is nothing to be read between the lines but only that which you will be able to [1,G314]recognize with [2,G1921]immediate resonance. I am convinced that you will see the full intent and conclusion of our testimony from start to finish, and that you will never find any reason to think [imagine] otherwise! (The word, [1,G314 from G303 and G1097] anaginosko , is from [G303] ana, upwards and [G1097] ginosko; means to know again by recognition, and [2,G1921 from G1909 and G1097] epiginosko, where the preposition[G1909] epi suggests a continual influence upon; means to become fully acquainted with.) To some extent you have already understood that our joy is [1,G2509]mirrored in one another. The [2,G2250]day of the Lord Jesus Christ is no longer a distant promise but a fulfilled reality. (The word, [1, G2509 from G2505 and G4007] kathaper , often translated, exactly as, comes from[G2505] kata, meaning according to and[G4007] per, which is an enclitic particle significant of abundance and thoroughness which comes from the word[G4007 and G4008], peiro, meaning to pierce. The use of the Latin enclitic relates to a word that throws an accent back onto the preceding word, which is here translated as mirrored.
The "day of the Lord Jesus Christ," is [2, G2250] hemera, which is a specific and measure period. Eastern usage of this term differs from our western usage. Any part of a day is counted as a whole day, hence the expression, "three days and three nights," does not mean a literal whole day, but at least one whole day plus part of two other days.
The day of the Lord Jesus is the theme of Scripture as in 1Peter 1:10 of 10-12; "this was what the Prophets were studying and desiring to know." The content of their message always pointed to the day and the person where the promise of redemption would be realized. The sufferings of the Messiah would redeem and release the glory of GOD's image and likeness in human life; the glory that Adam lost on behalf of the human race, returns. In Acts 17:31, "In the resurrection, GOD gave proof to the redeemed innocence of humanity; the "day and the person" prophesied was fulfilled in Jesus." Jesus gives context to this day in John 14:20, "In that day you will know that I am in my Father and you are in me and I am in you." ) (The Mirror)
In our next visit, the LORD willing, we shall look at more of the struggles of Paul to get his message out. Until then may the LORD richly increase your understanding of his fullness in you and your.
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