making request if, by any means, now at length I shall be blessed by the will of God to come to you. Truth to Learn Paul’s singular focus in life was serving God. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “making request” is deomai. This appears to be a...
1 Thessalonians 4:1 – Love Others!
As for the rest then, brothers, we request and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you need to walk and to please God that you should abound more; Truth to Learn Being more loving is our responsibility. Behind the Words “As for...
1 Corinthians 1:22 – Signs and Wisdom
For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; Truth to Learn God is not found in miraculous signs or worldly wisdom. Behind the Words The word translated “since” is epeidē, which is made up of epei, meaning “as” or “because” and dē, a particle of affirmation or emphasis...