NKJ
Hebrews 12v28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear.
NIV
Hebrews 12v28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe,
This is from Jamieson Faussets and Brown Bible Commentary
let us have grace—"let us have thankfulness" [ALFORD after CHRYSOSTOM]. But (1) this translation is according to classical Greek, not Paul's phraseology for "to be thankful." (2) "To God" would have been in that case added. (3) "Whereby we may serve God," suits the English Version "grace" (that is Gospel grace, the work of the Spirit, producing faith exhibited in serving God), but does not suit "thankfulness."
1 comment:
One of the ways Gods works in us, through Grace, is by empowering us, and equipping us with reverance and awe of who he is. This helps us serve and obey and worship Him.
It's more awe in who he is, that fear about what he will do. Knowing His great love, leads to reverance and awe. Knowing the God of the universerse loves and has saved me.
What an amazing God we have. Praise the Lord.
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