We are looking into the restoration of humanity's original innocence of the glory of GOD as in the beginning. I say this by way of reminder of what the secret of Deuteronomy 29:29 and the mystery of the NT is all about. And just to keep all in order we are using the KJV, ESV and the Mirror Study Bible as our bases, each with as little as possible editing by the Spirit, I say as little because I do not to grieve her. Today's area of reference is short in length.
2Corinthians 10:7-11 "Do ye look on things after the outward appearance? If any man trust to himself that he is Christ's, let him of himself think this again, that, as he is Christ's, even so are we Christ's. For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed: That I may not seem as if I would terrify you by letters. For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible. Let such an one think this, that, such as we are in word by letters when we are absent, such will we be also in deed when we are present." (KJV)
2Corinthians 10:7-11 "Look at what is before your eyes. If anyone is confident that he is Christ's, let him remind himself that just as he is Christ's, so also are we. For even if I boast a little too much of our authority, which the Lord gave for building you up and not for destroying you, I will not be ashamed. I do not want to appear to be frightening you with my letters. For they say, "His letters are weighty and strong, but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech of no account." Let such a person understand that what we say by letter when absent, we do when present." (ESV)
2Coritnhians 10:7-11 "Do you form your perceptions on mere face value? No one has a secret advantage in his of her claim of Christ; think again: each one belongs equally to him, despite appearances or whether they realize it or not! There is nothing superior in my confidence in who I am! GOD's gift to you wrapped up in me is not to intimidate you but to edify you! The intention of my letters is not to daunt you with eloquent words! Some are of the opinion that my letters are forceful, but my physical appearance is feeble and I am not much of a public speaker. I assure you that the words my Epistle communicate in my absence, are confirmed in my day to day lifestyle." (The Mirror)
Now what I did not say in my introduction is this, the Mirror as a base is written of the revelation of Christ standpoint and from that a new view point of having the mindset of GOD in Christ-likeness. This the Bible translators left out of their translations and word use, was ignored or outright changed, depending on which religious preference backed their translation operation. For example if it was Catholicism it leaned toward repentance as a means to sell penitence's at a cost for their coffers. And a host of made-up doctrines to keep people in darkness behind the veil (slumber) as Israel was and is. Okay, lets move on with clear eyes and thought, in the revelation of Christ given to his family, the church united in his death, resurrection and ascension. May our LORD and GOD richly bless you and your in your studies.
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