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In 1 Corinthians 6:19 is the word σῶμα (sōma) intended to be singular or plural?
Paul here is speaking about each person individually (not as a sort of collective plural).
Let's take a little wider scope, backing up to vs. 18:
“«18» Φεύγετε τὴν πορνείαν. πᾶν ἁμάρτημα ὃ ἐὰν ...
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What sort of "slave" is Paul referring to in 1 Corinthians 7:21-23?
I think this is a false dichotomy: either a servant (a willing laborer for someone, like modern employment) or a slave, such as American enslavement of blacks, an unwilling, forced laborer. Paul ...
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In 1 Corinthians 6:19 is the word σῶμα (sōma) intended to be singular or plural?
Given the excellent reasoning in the answer above ( referring to the linguistic rules in the 17 th century), it seems to me that the term ‘bodies’ used in the NIV to refer to the ‘bodies of each of ...
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Were tongues for believers or unbelievers?
In 1 Corinthians 14:22, Paul states that tongues are for unbelievers. In previous verse 14:21, Paul quotes Isaiah. In the original context of Isaiah 28:9-13, the Lord told Isaiah that since the people ...
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Were tongues for believers or unbelievers?
I would like to take a shot at this, here is one perspective (take it with a grain of salt!):
The TL;DR is perhaps: Yes tongues are for both believers and unbelievers in various ways, but the emphasis ...
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1 Corinthians 13:1 Tongues of men or angels meaning?
Mk 11:24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
If you BELIEVE in speaking in Tongues & place your faith in G-D ...
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How to reconcile Matthew 5:22 and 1 Corinthians 15: 36?
I think the above comments are missing the other meanings of the Greek words for fool which is moros. Moros was the Greek god of doom and death.
I think was referring to demonizing people. Jesus was ...
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What does Paul mean by “appeared” in 1 Corinthians 15?
The “key” to understanding the death experience in scripture is, I believe, found in 1 Corinthians 15. Unfortunately, most people understand this passage as referring to resurrection:
[1Co 15:51-57 ...
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What does Paul mean by “appeared” in 1 Corinthians 15?
re: "Had Paul encountered Jesus? It depends on how we interpret the following, if the man Paul described was himself.
2 Corinthians 12:2-7 NIV"
I don't see a thing at all in this verse that ...
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Why does Paul contradict Jesus regarding acceptance of women’s uncovered hair during worship?
Professing male believers find it more convenient to stop short of finding the reason that Paul’s assertions for male headship are actually designed as a blessing for the female rather than proof of ...
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