being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, Truth to Learn When we reject God we are filled with all kinds of sin. Behind the Words “being filled with.” (plēroō) – to fill-up completely. The sense is...
1 Peter 2:1 – Vacating the Throne
Therefore, laying aside all malice, and all deceit, and hypocrisy, and envies, and all evil speaking, Truth to Learn Since we have been born again through the word of God, our behavior should demonstrate that we are a new creation. Behind the Words The word translated “laying aside” is...
James 4:5 – A Jealous Spirit
Or do you think that the Scripture says in vain, "The Spirit who dwells in us yearns jealously"? Truth to Learn Seeking things instead of God makes Him Jealous. Behind the Words “Vain” is from the word kenōs, meaning “with no purpose” The word translated “dwells” is katoikēsen. Some Biblical...