In class yesterday our lecturer said that in the New Testament letters the writer will often repeat things and then build upon them. [I don't know about other writers, because he didn't mention it, and I didn't think to ask until now!]
4 I always thank my God for you because of God’s grace given to you in Christ Jesus, 5 that by Him you were enriched in everything — in all speech and all knowledge.
Oddly enough, this was clearer in Greek because they used the same word.
But the same thing can happen with concepts too.
6 In this way, the testimony about Christ was confirmed among you, 7 so that you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ. 8 He will also strengthen you to the end, so that you will be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Authors can use this to reinforce their message and communicate clearly.
The repeated ideas come through really strongly, but it also helps you to follow their logic and to be on the lookout for what the 'new' element is.
Cool!
4 I always thank my God for you because of God’s grace given to you in Christ Jesus, 5 that by Him you were enriched in everything — in all speech and all knowledge.
Oddly enough, this was clearer in Greek because they used the same word.
But the same thing can happen with concepts too.
6 In this way, the testimony about Christ was confirmed among you, 7 so that you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ. 8 He will also strengthen you to the end, so that you will be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Authors can use this to reinforce their message and communicate clearly.
The repeated ideas come through really strongly, but it also helps you to follow their logic and to be on the lookout for what the 'new' element is.
Cool!
That IS cool, Kirsty! You must get such interesting insights into the Bible by studying the texts in their original languages. Especially for someone with a gift for languages like you :) Thanks for sharing!
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