N.Testament & Prophecy Advanced CU Study, verses paraphrased [ ] references { } thots
• 1 Timothy 2:5-3:16 Matthew 23:23-28 and ACTS 21:26-40 separately
☀️ 1 Timothy 2:5-3:16
5 - For there is one God, and one mediator between God and man, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all. This is the testimony given at the proper time. {“Ransom for all” - if they added “things” to the word all - greek pas - here, it would sound a little goofy.} 7 For this I (Paul) was appointed a preacher and an apostle, and I’m telling the truth, I’m not lying, a teacher of the Gentiles (non Judean/Hebrew people) in faith and truth.
8 I desire then that in every place there should be prayer, the lifting of holy hands without anger or quarreling {and division}. 9 And women should adorn theirselves in modesty and self-control, not with fancy hair and gold or pearls and costly attire, 10 but with what is good for professing godliness—with kindness. 11 If a woman needs to learn, let it be quietly with respect. 12 I don’t think a woman should teach or exercise authority over a man, but rather remain quiet. {I think Paul had a poor opinion and impression of women of his day. He seemed the change his mind later?} 13 For Adam was formed first, then Eve. 14 And Adam wasn’t deceived, but the woman was deceived and transgressed. {First human to stray.. first murderer was a man. Js.} 15 Yet woman will be saved through childbearing. {It’ll all come out in the wash! Nurturing children will give a balance to having been the first (human) one to pluck the fruit off of the ‘option to stray’ tree}
If she continues in faith and love and holiness, with self-control.
3:1 - This saying is trustworthy - If anyone aspires to the office of an overseer, they desire a noble thing. 2 Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3 not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. 4 He must manage his own household well, with all dignity, and his children being well behaved, 5 for if someone doesn’t know how to manage their own household, how will they care for God's church? 6 They mustn’t be a recent convert, or they may become puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the adversary. 7 Moreover, they should be well thought of by outsiders, so they may not fall into the disgrace, and snare of the devil.
8 Deacons [diakonos - servant, attendant, administrator] likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. 9 They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 And let them also be tempered {by life and faith} first. Then let them serve as deacons if they prove theirselves able. 11 Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers [diabolos - devil, accuser, slanderer] but sober-minded, faithful in all things. 12 Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well. 13 For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for theirselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
14 I hope to come to you soon, but I’m writing these things to you so 15 if I’m delayed, you will know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth. 16 Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness! — He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, and was taken up in glory!
🌙 Matthew 23:23-28
(Jesus continues.) 23 - “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, pretenders! For you tithe mint, dill and cumin, but neglect the weightier matters of the law, justice, mercy and faithfulness. These you ought to do, without neglecting the others. 24 You blind guides, straining at a gnat and swallowing a camel!
25 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and the plate, but inside they’re full of greed and self-indulgence. 26 You blind Pharisee! Clean the inside of the cup and plate, then the outside will be clean as well.
27 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, pretenders! For you’re like whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead men’s bones and all defilement [akatharsía - from A - not, and katharós, unmixed]. 28 So also you, you appear outwardly righteous to others, but within you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.
Tomorrows verses, 04/24
1 Timothy 4:1-8 Matthew 23:29-39
Start the day with a Psalm (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150)
Jesus said he “will draw all” Jn.12:32.
have a great day! ☀️🕊️
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