This second volume, in a series of commentaries on New Testament
letters, covers 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Judah (Jude), Hebrews and
Galatians. The interpretation and comments are based upon The New
Testament, God's Message of Goodness, Ease and Well-being Which
Brings God's Gifts of His Spirit, His Life, His Grace, His Power,
His Fairness, His Peace and His Love, translated by Jonathan
Mitchell. The text of each of these letters is given and the
meanings of the verses are explained, giving the significances of
the tenses of the Greek verbs that are used, presenting
consideration of the multiple functions of the noun cases in
prepositional phrases where there is no expressed preposition, and
citing other New Testament passages that might have relevance to
the verse being discussed. The translation itself is expanded and
amplified, and presents multiple renderings of many phrases,
clauses and verses. My conclusions reflect this expanded
translation, and take into consideration the semantic range of many
Greek words. Additional potential lexical meanings are
parenthetically inserted into the text of the translation, along
with variant manuscript readings. I have given much attention to
the significance of the Greek verb tenses and to the functions of
the noun cases, rendering the different ways that each of them
could be translated within its context. Each verse is presented in
bold face with alternate renderings parenthetically given in light
face. The main guides for interpreting the original works are the
translation and the context, together with careful attention given
to the culture and historical setting of the people to whom these
letters were written. A concise introduction begins the comments on
each letter. I make references to other New Testament letters and
to the four gospels, as well as occasionally citing Old Testament
passages that relate to the context. Other commentators' quotes, as
well as insights from friends, are also cited. In short, this work
is intended to shed new light based upon a correct understanding of
the Greek texts within the perspective of the local life situations
and their larger, first century contexts. Equally important, the
intent is to serve as a catalyst for critical thinking regarding
the impact of these letters upon our lives today. In addition to
these commentaries, six topical studies have also been included.
Sample passages of the NT translation and of the first volume in
this series of commentaries, Peter, Paul and Jacob, can be found at
the Jonathan Mitchell New Testament website.
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