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 In
the June PLAIN TALK (V.15, N.4) the wandering "again"
of Mk. 10:10 was discussed, and evoked a surprising response. A
call from Duncan, Okla. was followed by a taped discussion, with
much good information. A letter from Tucson, Ariz. cited
interesting data from early Spanish texts. And there were
several requests for "any further information you may
obtain."
We
were reminded that "again" is an adverb, and unless we
supply a verb (like "being") it would modify
"questioned" (epeeroton) as in K.J. — "his
disciples asked him again." However, the same informant
pointed out that the Greek palin (again) could be
interpreted "further" (see Arndt and Gingritch) and
indicate that the disciples questioned Christ about the same
matter discussed with the Pharisees, without indicating they
had previously asked re. this subject.
In
a Spanish Bible published 1569, revised 1602, hence predating
the English King James version, the passage reads: "And in
(the) house returned the disciples to ask Him of it (the)
same"-- i.e., the same thing. (Excuse the literal syntax in
translation.)
Our
sincere thanks to all who took time to write. The mail we
receive is usually an indication of good will and comradeship in
a common quest for truth. Right now we are
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six or seven questions behind in meeting
requests for our "You Know What?" page, but we will
get to them as soon as possible.
Wouldn't
it be great if more brethren would offer and accept mutual aid
in objective Bible study, without impugning motives or feeling
they had to defend to the death (of good will, and often of a
congregation's peace) every statement they ever made. Is it not
a sign of weakness when bluster and shouting (with voice or pen)
must take the place of calm scriptural considerations? If this
writer does such a thing, please send me a copy of this article
as a gentle reminder.
We
are thankful to report many good churches at work and growing in
size and spirituality. Not all saints are "carried
away" with journalistic controversies — nor even take
note of them. God has always needed levelheaded, dedicated,
hard-working men and women who are truly soul-hungry. It is
encouraging to find brethren like this, even in this generation.
Let
us be more diligent to learn sound principles of truth, and
apply them with a firmness that knows neither compromise nor
bitterness. Let us seek heaven's approval, not man's; and let us
aim our life accordingly.
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