Much in every way! Primarily, because the oracles of God were entrusted to them. Truth to Learn God entrusts His message to those He loves. Behind the Words “Primarily” is translated from prōton, which means “first in time, place, order, or importance.” Since Paul does not enumerate further, this...
Romans 1:8 – World Renowned Faith
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. Truth to Learn Living as a Christian in the midst of paganism takes faith. Behind the Words The word “first” is translated from the Greek prōton men. The...
2 Peter 3:3 – Mockery of Honor
First of all knowing this, that in the last days scoffers will come, walking according to their own lusts, Truth to Learn There are many today who mock Christians and who scoff at the truth of the Bible, but some day they will be silenced. Behind the Words The...
Ephesians 4:9 – Jesus In Hades
(And that, He ascended, what is it except that He also first descended into the lower parts of the earth? Truth to Learn Our Lord experienced physical death for us. Behind the Words The word “first” is translated from prōton, which is based on the superlative of pro (toward...
James 3:17 – Heavenly Wisdom
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and unpretentious. Truth to Learn Heavenly wisdom is “others” focused, not “self” focused. Behind the Words “First” is from the Greek word proton, meaning “first in importance, order, or...
Ephesians 4:9 – Jesus In Hades
(Now this, "He ascended"—what does it mean but that He also first descended into the lower parts of the earth? Truth to Learn Our Lord experienced physical death for us. Behind the Words The word “first” is translated from prōton, which is based on the superlative of pro (toward or...