Daily text, Friday, September 2.. 2016

[Queen Esther]

Let everyone calling on the name of Jehovah renounce unrighteousness.—2 Tim. 2:19.

http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2016/9/2

No text in the Hebrew Scriptures matches Paul’s quote. So, what was the apostle referring to when he said the above? Immediately preceding this statement, Paul quoted from Numbers chapter 16, which relates the account of Korah’s rebellion. The Bible says that Dathan and Abiram, sons of Eliab, joined Korah as leaders of the rebellion against Moses and Aaron. (Num. 16:1-5) The account reads: “Jehovah then said to Moses: ‘Speak to the assembly and tell them, “Get away from around the tents of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram!”’” Jehovah then put to death all who had rebelled. Conversely, loyal worshippers—who by moving away renounced unrighteousness—were preserved alive. It is possible, then, that Paul was referring to the account at Numbers 16:5, 23-27. Such a conclusion would be in harmony with Paul’s words: “Jehovah knows those who belong to him.”—2 Tim. 2:19. w14 7/15 2:4-7

[Maron]

1 hour ago, Queen Esther said:

Let everyone calling on the name of Jehovah renounce unrighteousness.—2 Tim. 2:19.

http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2016/9/2

No text in the Hebrew Scriptures matches Paul’s quote. So, what was the apostle referring to when he said the above? Immediately preceding this statement, Paul quoted from Numbers chapter 16, which relates the account of Korah’s rebellion. The Bible says that Dathan and Abiram, sons of Eliab, joined Korah as leaders of the rebellion against Moses and Aaron. (Num. 16:1-5) The account reads: “Jehovah then said to Moses: ‘Speak to the assembly and tell them, “Get away from around the tents of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram!”’” Jehovah then put to death all who had rebelled. Conversely, loyal worshippers—who by moving away renounced unrighteousness—were preserved alive. It is possible, then, that Paul was referring to the account at Numbers 16:5, 23-27. Such a conclusion would be in harmony with Paul’s words: “Jehovah knows those who belong to him.”—2 Tim. 2:19. w14 7/15 2:4-7

Thank you Ester. I enjoyed this text

[Queen Esther]

3 minutes ago, Maron said:

Thank you Ester. I enjoyed this text

Of  sure  he  is  knowing...  yes !!  Thank  you  my  dear  Brother  Maron  ;o)