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OKM 10/14: Preach the word; be at it urgently
by darkspilver 6 Replies latest watchtower bible
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EdenOne
Isn't this a wonderful new provision from the Governing Body Jehovah?
Eden
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clarity
Hi Darkspilver ... welcome to jwn. We would
love to hear story, how did you find this site
and are you an active jw/fading/never was?
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Congratulations on this big step, many have
been so traumatized by wt teachings, they
are afraid to open their eyes!
clarity
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NeonMadman
Interesting use of the text in the KM, since, taken in context, 2 Tim. 4:2 has nothing to do with evangelizing or what JWs call the "preaching work." It's an admonition to a young pastor to preach faithfully in a church (or congregation) setting.
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metatron
Not only that but the Society once made a big deal out of this scripture as being misapplied. It refers to the congregation, not door to door activity.
What idiots...
metatron
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Lightgrowsbrighter
The NWT translates the Greek word 'epistethi' as 'urgent' in this verse. Literally translated this simply means to 'be ready'. Basic bible research and a comparison with other translations show the broader meaning of this verse. Other translations render 'urgent' as 'be diligent', 'be prepared', 'be instant', and 'persist'. It's convenient to translate it as 'urgent' in order to keep the rank and file always on the edge of their seat and feeling guilty for not doing enough. It never fails to amaze me how bible translators can ignore the broad meaning of a verse, and focus only on a narrow meaning to suit their agenda. In this case, I think it's the WT's attempt to breathe life into the 1914 deal and whip the faithful into a frenzy for the '100th anniversary of Jesus invisible heavenly rule'.
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blondie
Not only that but the Society once made a big deal out of this scripture as being misapplied
Metatron, do you remember where that is?