>To whom it may concern:
>I am a second semester greek student under Dr. Carlton Winbery at Louisiana 
>College.  
I hope you know how lucky you are.
>A debate arose in class as we were traslating the first epistle 
>of John and I was urged to consult this address. My question is this:  In 
>chapter 5 verse 16, could we not translate "aitasei" as "something that we 
>require"?  My argument is based upon the transition that the author gives 
>at the end of the verse to the word "erotasa".  In my dictonary (United 
>Bible Society, 1993), aitasei seems to be a word of asking for something 
>that is required.  The word erotasa, on the other hand, seems to be a word 
>of demanding.  
 
I'm having difficulty seeing how you would construe the whole verse. Could
you spell it out for me?
Jonathan
 
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