[B-Greek] AGAPE in the NT
Brent Hudson
brent at riveroflifembchurch.com
Thu Feb 5 11:59:31 EST 2004
>
> But (I think) this is my point. It is an association that is
> not held by most who have actually taken the time to look at
> the usage of the verb in the Koine in which the NT was
> written as well as in the NT itself, yes?
Well, Westcott was no slouch in Greek nor was Plummer, but both thought
AGAPAW referred to a higher form of love than did PHILEW. I think Trench
also makes this judgment. It is not in favour now, but I think there was a
time when this was a standard interpretation of the Greek text. I'm pretty
sure they all would have studied the usage of the verb. I guess, wrong
conclusions are possible even after much study :-)
Brent Hudson
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