[B-Greek] Help Translating John 1:18
Revdougpickrel at aol.com
Revdougpickrel at aol.com
Wed Jul 9 16:54:59 EDT 2008
In a message dated 7/9/2008 3:17:26 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
roncfay at hotmail.com writes:
Yes, the word love changes from FILEW (twice) to AGAPAW. At the same time,
please note that the words for sheep and feed change also, and I really doubt
anyone holds to the theological significance of those words.
Hi Ron,
You're welcome. May I share my thoughts here?
I believe Jesus is giving Peter a motive for service rather than restoring
him to service.
1) If you 'agapao' Me (unconditionally) 'tend My lambs': lambs are young
Christians new in Salvation and learning the word of God. They need
nourishment daily.
2) If you 'agapao' Me (unconditionally) 'Shepherd My sheep': sheep here are
maturing Christians but still need pasture, food and milk, they're growing in
faith.
3) Even if you 'phileo' Me like a brother 'Tend My sheep': here the sheep
are elderly and must be hand fed and looked after constantly: Christians living
in a nursing home.
So, the motive for service is loving Jesus unconditionally, or as one love
his own family.
Doug.
Rev. Doug Pickrel, Litt.D.
Tejas Valley
San Antonio, Texas
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