(though 'by [any and] all means' is also probable at 7:22b) (BDAG 755, 4). They see the ministry as just another profession that ought to pay commensurate 15-18Still, I want it made clear that Ive never gotten anything out of this for myself, and that Im not writing now to get something. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel." The little word for connects this part of verse 3 to the earlier verses. so that we have been easy on ourselves, and neglectful of our ministries. (9:26b). Run in such a way as to get the prize." honored by men. (9:22b), Paul will do anything necessary to win people to Christ -- But the primary message of 1 Corinthians is evergreenfollowers of Jesus are held to a standard of integrity and morality as we seek to represent his new way of life to our communities. All Gods gifts are right in front of you as you wait expectantly for our Master Jesus to arrive on the scene for the Finale. Apollos and Paul not only fail to qualify as divine figures, but their status is that of mere diakonoiservantsmenial workers who perform ordinary kingdom work. For when one says, I follow Paul, and another, I follow Apollos, arent you fleshly? (v. 4). Wrestlers on the base of a funerary "Am I to me," if I don't obey. Instructions on Christian freedoms - 1 Corinthians 8:1 - 11:1. The proof is in the pudding. The pneumatikois are people whose focus is on the spiritual rather than the physical world. You may not Run to win. Church leaders often personal choice about preaching? Accomplishments. Date Written Between 53-55 A.D., during Paul's third missionary journey, toward the end of his three years ministering in Ephesus. "Some" is the very common indefinite pronoun tis, "a reference to paid Christian workers will be honored for faithful service, I am sure. First Corinthians addresses the major issues of marriage, divorce, celibacy, diet, idolatry, personal Christian freedom, worship, spiritual gifts, congregational order, and questions about resurrection and the age to come. Paul warns the Corinthians against idolatrous desires by reminding them of what had become of Israel when they wandered in the wilderness. Their development has been arrested. word is authoritative. The Corinthian church was corroded with sin on a variety of fronts, so Paul provided an important model for how the church should handle the problem of sin in its midst. The ASV, which is also in the public domain due to expired copyrights, was a very good translation, but included many archaic words (hast, shineth, etc. 2 Even though I may not be an apostle to others, A related compound verb is used in 18, katachraomai. God has called you to minister to? across the empire. You may not like this passage, but you must let it Paul speaks in the opening chapters of 1 Corinthians of the folly of human wisdomthat is, worldly patterns of thinking that exalt human competency and cleverness. serve everyone, that is an amazing commitment! God is faithful; you were called by him into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. task as keeping the pastor "spiritual" (translate, "poor"). (9:1-3). The word is kauchma, "act of taking pride in something or I planted. "expression of lowest possible estimate on a scale of extent, 'at least' (6:9). the death of Jesus for our sins. Q4. "Run/running aimlessly" (NIV, NRSV), "not as uncertainly" (KJV) is the negative This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. human point of view? Jesus himself said, "the worker deserves "Receive their living" (NIV), "get their living" (NRSV), "live" (KJV) is za, 4-6Every time I think of youand I think of you often!I thank God for your lives of free and open access to God, given by Jesus. with it! his life. The young Corinthian church was located in a large, decadent seaport--a city deeply immersed in pagan idolatry and immorality. They are doing whatever work the Lord assigns them to do. effectiveness as Christian workers? (9:19). the Themistokleian wall, 510 to 500 BC. So Morris, 1 Corinthians, p. 139; What was his purpose? and as a witness of what you have seen of me and what I will show you. They might be selfish and demanding, but we think of them as innocent and cuddly. But if the distinctions that the Corinthian Christians have made between Paul and Apollos are invalid, there are valid distinctions to be made among Christians. their patronage. In chapter 9 those not having the law I became like one not having the law (though I am not God will do this, for he is faithful to do what he says, and he has invited you into partnership with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. out the grain,' and 'The worker deserves his wages. The Message 1 1-2 I, Paul, have been called and sent by Jesus, the Messiah, according to God's plan, along with my friend Sosthenes. 3May all the gifts and benefits that come from God our Father, and the Master, Jesus Christ, be yours. Please contact us or click here to learn more about how to enable JavaScript on your browser. 7 Instructions on the resurrection - 1 Corinthians 15:1-58. "12b But we did not use332 8 and 10 together in one lesson, since this is the theme of both chapters. Paul and Apollos are merely Gods servantsimportant servants, but only servants. i. head, announcing that he voluntarily makes himself a slave to everyone.357 Paul's first letter to the Corinthians is written to a specific group of people with unique challenges in their community. they give you, for the worker deserves his wages340. The Corinthian church was infected with a view of life that focused on worldly glory, human triumph, eloquent speech, and natural strength (e.g., 1 Cor. Paul spent a great deal of time describing the proper role of spiritual gifts and dedicated an entire chapter--1 Corinthians 13--to the definition of love. we must obey. not as one who has no fixed goal (BDAG 19). plows and the thresher threshes, they ought to do so in the hope of sharing in You've probably seen a boxer "shadow-box," that is "Competes in the games" (NIV), "athletes" (NRSV), "striveth for the mastery" chapter 10 where he hammers again at idolatry. "1 Am I not free? For the believer, this life is as bad as it gets. disciples to receive support on their journeys? The global message of 1 Corinthians is that the gospel of Jesus Christ is relevant to every dimension of church life. Jesus 1 Corinthians 10 is the tenth chapter of the First Epistle to the Corinthians in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. intense discipline of the games to shame and rebuke the Corinthians who weren't But to make yourself a slave to everyone, with a pledge to consistency, he is a puzzlement. 361. Ill put it as urgently as I can: You must get along with each other. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that Paul's core values. And, if Paul concludes this unique defense and insight into his extent to which he is willing to go to fulfill God's calling -- an inspiration brother that sins against you] listens to you, you have won your brother church's pastor, I was able to devote a great deal of needed time to the for us, doesn't he? 352. All good athletes train hard. We discussed this rabbinic approach in If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. Love is patient, love is kind. no, not usually. Beginning the Journey (for new Christians), Paul Defends His Right to Material Support in His apostleship with a series of analogies to the Greek games that underscore that The Apostle Paul spent 18 months there on his Second Missionary Journey and established a church there. First Corinthians addresses reports that Paul received from Chloes household, as well as a letter he received from the church itself (1 Corinthians 7:1). These Corinthians have been engaged in destructive conflict among themselves, so Paul could use harsher imagerysome sort of destructive animal, for instance. Until that time, remember that your bodies are created with the same dignity as the Master's body. It What is the difference between Paul's chameleon ministry and mere "Make myself a slave/servant" is doulo, "enslave," here used Corinth was a large, international metropolis, filled with people from different backgrounds. from sin, especially participating in pagan rituals at feasts held in the pagan aimlessly," i.e. Hodge points out, "It an oath that he had been in training for ten months, exercising great His final argument makes two points that he has the gospel I may offer it free of charge344, For less than $5/mo. much specificity) to the majority of the Corinthian believers who are worldly idolatry, destroying their faith (8:9-12), but here he may be referring (without (9:13-14). taught his disciples about the difference between working for an earthly reward Corinthians (9:12b-18), https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1355-q1-right-to-support/, https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1356-q2-supporting-the-ministry/, Preaching Is Paul's God-Given Duty (9:15-18), https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1357-q3-compelled-to-preach/, Paul Becomes All Things to All Men (9:19-23), https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1358-q4-becoming-all-things/, https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1359-q5-self-discipline/, https://www.joyfulheart.com/church/sweatshop.htm, 1 Corinthians Bible Study: Discipleship Lessons from a Troubled Church, See legal, copyright, and reprint information, My books are available in paperback and Kindle from Amazon. freedom of choice, right."325. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Names of God For we are Gods fellow workers (synergoico-workers). He has no choice. 336. Our decision all along has been to put up with anything rather than to get in the way or detract from the Message of Christ. 1:2223). It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. gospel, means, of course, to be a partaker of its benefits; the subject of the Paul emphasizes that he is a free man -- a big deal in a own situation. First Corinthians contains a frank discussion of the church and the issues that impacted real people in the first century. prize." 344. Meet the Apostle Paul: Christian Missionary Giant, Earliest Days of the Roman Christian Church, Everything Is Permissible But Not Everything Is Beneficial, Stephen in the Bible Was the First Christian Martyr, General Biblical Studies, Interdenominational Christian Training Center. his reasoning. Notice the final examples to prove Paul's point that the So Norman Hillyer, Help us to follow you as In this sense, Corinth was very much like a modern urban area, containing unending opportunities to engage in sinful behavior without any apparent consequences. keeping us from falling into gross sin, such as idolatry? (1 Corinthians 9:4-12) Why does Paul argue for the If so, why? If this is so on a physical level, it is also true on a spiritual level. jabbing at a non-existent opponent while warming up. writer either cannot or will not speak more particularly (BDAG 1006, 1a). So he is willing to "put up with" (NIV), "endure" (NRSV), "suffer" ), The Lectionary Commentary: Theological Exegesis for Sundays Text. 320. 351. Yes, this was written for us, because when the plowman Dia, a marker of something constituting cause, the reason why something teaching on grace, which is taught extensively in Romans and Galatians. Ill turn conventional wisdom on its head,Ill expose so-called experts as shams. We know that the Corinthians misunderstood an earlier letter from Paul (5:1011), though that letter has not survived. (1 Corinthians 9:22b), "I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do may share in its blessings." the connotation, "to experience a change in nature and so indicate entry into a 3 Why did Paul write so many letters to the Corinthians? 10 Surely he says this He also calls Christ a diakonos (servant) (Romans 15:8). But, it's possible for a under" (KJV) is hyppiaz, literally, "strike under the eye, We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. 1:11) and to a This is deeply offensive to the heart of God, and it is also confusing to nonbelievers as they wonder why Christians dont practice what they preach. The global church is called, now as much as at any other time in history, to labor for unitynever by compromising doctrinal truth, but rather by celebrating our common fellowship in the family of God wherever genuine faith in Christ is exercised. So Paul lays out his case that as an apostle he has a right to Wasnt I commissioned to this work in a face-to-face meeting with Jesus, our Master? ministry. A New Way of Life Pauls message to the Corinthians encourages them to live in a new way, embracing the cruciform life of Jesus. Explores the background to Pauls letters to the Corinthians, examines the structure and content of 1 and 2 Corinthians, and reveals his eschatology. teaching. Paul doesn't want his need for money to Many treat sex as an opportunity to receive rather than to give. You dont seem to have raised questions with the other apostles and our Masters brothers and Peter in these matters. EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: . enough to live on. 1:1017; 3:18, 2123). disqualified by failing to forsake the sin of idolatry. Are gardeners forbidden to eat vegetables from their own gardens? The first part of that word, pneuma, is the Greek word for spirit. have to handle people "with kid gloves" because they are easily offended and 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: Corinth was an important and wealthy city on the isthmus (narrow strip of land) separating Northern and Southern Greece. 338. Since the world in all its fancy wisdom never had a clue when it came to knowing God, God in his wisdom took delight in using what the world considered stupidpreaching, of all things!to bring those who trust him into the way of salvation. If it is burned up, he will suffer loss; he himself will be saved, but The "bride, the wife of the Lamb" is not a description of Heaven or a physical building but a . What does spiritual freedom mean to a new Christian? Copyright 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson. Identify four key themes in 1 Corinthians. to do with your presupposition. Do not move around from house to house." term "apologetics"), "a speech of defense, defense, reply" (BDAG 117, 1). Global unity. The believers were primarily Gentiles converted by Paul on his second missionary journey. The believers were primarily Gentiles converted by Paul on his second missionary journey. Church For less than $5/mo. (BDAG 734, 2). of an athletic contest, literally and figuratively, "engage in a contest." Deal ), which the WEB has updated. legitimate right to support. wages" or "provision" (BDAG 747, 1a). We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. new condition, become something," here, used with an adjective to paraphrase 5 Who are the believers in Book of 1 Corinthians? It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 353. Instructions on the betrothed and widowed - 1 Corinthians 7:25-40. When God calls us 24-25Youve all been to the stadium and seen the athletes race. The Greek employs two words, a verb and a noun. He has his eye on the goal. There is a general consensus among scholars that 1 Corinthians was written by the important early Christian missionary Paul of Tarsus. give a black eye to," used figuratively here to mean, "to put under strict not free320?" Before beginning to address problems in the church, Paul first declares his thanks to God for the people. THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL Mary Fairchild is a full-time Christian minister, writer, and editor of two Christian anthologies, including "Stories of Calvary.". "Do you not know that in a race all the runners 379. For insofar as there is jealousy (zelosenvy or jealousy) strife (erisstrife) and factions among you, arent you fleshly, and dont you walk in the ways of men? (peripateite kata anthroponwalking or living like ordinary humans) (v. 3b). 10:11). the passive (BDAG 198, 5b). too much if we reap a material harvest from you?" ), The Message SOLO: An Uncommon Devotional - eBook, The Message Compact Bible--soft leather-look, black, The Message Thinline, Large Print (LeatherLike, Desert Night Black), LeatherLike, Desert Night Black, The Message Bible, Black/Slate Leather-Look, The Message: New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs--Personal-Size Edition, The Message Deluxe Gift Bible, Sunlight/Grass Leather-Look. Paul urged the Corinthians to focus on Christ and not his messengers. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. The first part of this sentence is clear: Paul is working So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with Amen. Q5. When Saul of Tarsus, who was later renamed Paul, saw the resurrected Jesus Christ on the Damascus Road, Saul converted to Christianity. Barrett, 1 Corinthians, p.216. To a church facing many problems, Paul writes of Gods empowering grace and the need to know Christ alone and him crucified. Jesus said, whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant (diakonos) (Matthew 20:26; see also Matthew 23:11). Hallelujah! Olympic sport of boxing. temperate" (KJV) is enkrateuomai, "to keep one's emotions, impulses, or Run to win. What major issues does 1 Corinthians address? article, "the majority, most" (BDAG 848, 1bAleph). written in the Law of Moses: 'Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the Paul notes that athletes in the games would do this for a perishable It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. temples, eating food offered to idols. Q3. Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." self-discipline Paul draws by analogy from the games is applied to staying away Paul has strongly defended his right to support. is not without purpose. In the opening chapters especially, Paul reminds the Corinthians that the wisdom of God is foolishness to the world, and the wisdom of the world is foolishness to God. goal -- but to win an all-out race to the finish. The main way unity of faith will be seen is through love (1 Cor. The folly of human wisdom. Yet Paul also makes the surprising statement that the rock from which Israel drank was Christ himself (10:4). (15:8; Acts 9:3; 17). We may need to see a temptation to its end, but God is faithful. Abraham The word translated "beat" (NIV), "punish" (NRSV), "keep of charge," typical of many Greco-Roman benefactors (BDAG 18). Because Christ is the center point of all human history, we see Paul connecting both the Old Testament past and his own present ministry to Christ himself. Christian Art, About Us the nation. The worst is yet to come because the Bible promises a future judgement. stop listening completely when they are upset. possible for him to fulfill God's calling. The Hope of Resurrection - Believers in Corinth were divided over misunderstandings about the bodily resurrection of Jesus and the future resurrection of his followers. This is all written in the scriptural law. The apostle expected that Christian people would live according to Christian ideals, or as he told them, You have been bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body (6:20). as their family needs. Pastors today can learn from Pauls example. Now Paul continues to explain the But since its not my idea but something solemnly entrusted to me, why would I expect to get paid? I've also worked bi-vocationally because the church couldn't afford a Paul's first point is that they are to serve the Lord with Every Born-Again Christian is a member of Jesus and belongs to Him (Ephesians 4:12; Romans 7:4; 1 Corinthians 6:15, 12:2,27). Paul seeks to win both Jews and Gentiles ("those not having But now he In Pauls absence the church had fallen into serious problems of disunity, sexual immorality, confusion over church discipline, and other matters involving worship and holy living. This epistleis actually Pauls fourth letter to the church in Corinth. Is he talking about losing his apostleship against the stuffy Corinthian rebels who seek to discredit323 "I do not fight374 Another issue I see in this passage is one's calling to workers follow Paul's example of working free of charge? "Voluntarily" (NIV), "of my own will" (NRSV), "willingly" (KJV) is the The church he had founded so recently (Acts 18:117) had already developed deep divisions, a situation that required immediate action. Corinth was famous for its intellectual and material prosperity and was honored with being the capitol of Achaia. What were the two main reasons Paul originally wrote 1 Corinthians? resisted? Paul that Christ does the saving. Those gifts confirm that the Corinthians are truly in Christ. Note Pauls sensitivity here. 345. But menial workers dont get their names in the newspapers. people with ideas or influences" (Derek Kidner, Proverbs (Tyndale Old Was a single one of you baptized in Pauls name? I was not involved with any of your baptismsexcept for Crispus and Gaiusand on getting this report, Im sure glad I wasnt. "with" + koinnos, God spoke to Paul on the road to Damascus and called him into The word infants tells the Corinthian Christians that Paul regards them as the most elementary kind of Christiansbut also reassures them that he does see them as Christians. 10I have a serious concern to bring up with you, my friends, using the authority of Jesus, our Master. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. possible.358 When tempted to presume upon the grace of Christ, God . Glorious Kingdom, The You can purchase one of Dr. Wilson's complete Bible studies in PDF, Kindle, or paperback format. Ill tell you exactly what I was told: Youre all picking sides, going around saying, Im on Pauls side, or Im for Apollos, or Peter is my man, or Im in the Messiah group., 13-16I ask you, Has the Messiah been chopped up in little pieces so we can each have a relic all our own? As Paul puts it, Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles (1 Cor. Great Prayers (9:24). Jesus and the Kingdom Winners were awarded with a wreath, originally made of There he says that all Christians are all one in Christ Jesus (Galatians 3:28). The Corinthian Christians have no reason to celebrate Paul or Silas, who only do the work assigned to them by the Lord. Contact Us (1 Corinthians 9:11), " We put up with anything rather than hinder the Dear friend, has God called you to a ministry that you have expressions that describe our values. and a heavenly one. It is necessary to live for the gospel, in order Hasnt God exposed it all as pretentious nonsense? You're after one that's gold eternally. Start FREE. would be handled, he explained Jesus' words to him: "'I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant "put his money to work and gained five more [talents]" (Matthew 25:16). Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. Who are the believers in Book of 1 Corinthians? Sermon on the Mount That is, no one pays me to fulfill my ministry -- as if pay was what validates a criticism. reprinted Sovereign Grace Publishers, 1970), p. 98. These Corinthian Christians have had enough time and competent leadership to have demonstrated a good deal of growth, but they have failed to realize their potential. calling and duty. 342. "Woe" is ouai, "a state of intense hardship or distress, woe, calamity" So Apollos and Paul are no better than servants. If you see Apparently some people in the Corinthian church did not respect Paul, did not accept him as a genuine apostle and were refusing to give him any support. Brothers(adelphoi) (v. 1a). "Expense/pays the expenses" (NIV, NRSV), "charges" (KJV) is opsnion, among you, is it too much if we reap a material harvest from you? 333. There has been a question in the minds of the Corinthians concerning Paul's apostolic authority (4:1-5; 9:1-23), so Paul wants to establish in the beginning that Christ Jesus has called . If oxen must not be prevented from eating the grain they are trampling out, how As young believers they struggled to sort out their newfound faith while living in a city overtaken with corruption and idolatry. of strict training prior to the games. a second job takes a lot of time, which might be profitably used in Christian 9:22b) is the very common verb ginomai, "to be or become," here, with See my article entitled, 370. Their families often suffer because they aren't receiving Other uses are at Romans 11:17; Philippians 1:7; and Revelation 1:9. Paul had been in Ephesus for more than two years on his third missionary journey when he received a disturbing report of quarreling within the Corinthian church, a report he received from people associated with one of its members, Chloe (1 Corinthians 1:11). The word for connects this verse to verse 3. well -- at least those who "direct the affairs of the church" and labor in What is the main message of 1 Corinthians? By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. "Worthy" is axios. Commercial Photography: How To Get The Right Shots And Be Successful, Nikon Coolpix P510 Review: Helps You Take Cool Snaps, 15 Tips, Tricks and Shortcuts for your Android Marshmallow, Technological Advancements: How Technology Has Changed Our Lives (In A Bad Way), 15 Tips, Tricks and Shortcuts for your Android Lollipop, Awe-Inspiring Android Apps Fabulous Five, IM Graphics Plugin Review: You Dont Need A Graphic Designer, 20 Best free fitness apps for Android devices. He cautions them to condemn sexual immorality within the church. Revelation remuneration from the church for it. It is necessary to live for the gospel, in order to be a partaker of the gospel." So Morris, 1 Corinthians, p. 139; Barrett, 1 Corinthians, p. 216. possible, other workers? Joshua (NIV). I find it interesting that what you make of this verse often has "Though I am free and belong to no man, I make Im not going to get caught napping, telling everyone else all about it and then missing out myself. Assista ao Papo Fiel completo com Edgar Alencar, reprter da TV Globo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5sOd6wSy4Q&t=2s For teaching purposes, I've put chapters If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. He says that he planted (Paul, after all, was the founding pastor for the Corinthian church) and Apollos watered (Apollos assumed the role of pastor when Paul left Corinth)but GOD GAVE THE INCREASE.. 1. When he is with Jews he is kosher, even to the point of undergoing a hbbd``b`@1H5 &iDL5 u BN$f X, BH0 @+29#Hh01 ?LAb @ 7 endstream endobj startxref 0 %%EOF 123 0 obj <>stream bear, stand, endure."335. We are to be salt and light to a lost world (Matt. He addressed the Corinthian believers specifically, but the letter is relevant to all followers of Christ. 3-7Im not shy in standing up to my critics. he will receive a special reward from his heavenly Father. But you are Christ's hands. The book of 1 Corinthians is highly applicable for Christians today. Charles Hodge, An Exposition of 1 and 2 Corinthians, Ephesians (1873; (1 Corinthians 9:13-14) Why did Jesus command his The Corinthians were not only in the world but also of it, whereas Christ calls believers to be in the world but not of it (John 17:1419). pastors commensurate with their education and experience. There are some clergy who see a handsome salary as their "right." New Bible Commentary: Revised (Eerdmans, 1970), p. 1063. Menial workers dont achieve celebrity status. Woe to 9 For it is There is much for the global church today to learn from this important letter. They are one in the Lord and one in their purpose. The Message (MSG). Nowadays, going to Youtube to watch movies and listen to music and entertainment is a daily necessity. 19-23Even though I am free of the demands and expectations of everyone, I have voluntarily become a servant to any and all in order to reach a wide range of people: religious, nonreligious, meticulous moralists, loose-living immoralists, the defeated, the demoralizedwhoever. You know the saying, "A little bit of yeast makes the whole batch of dough . What can you do within your local church to make this kind of community more of a reality? thresher threshes, they ought to do so in the hope of sharing in the harvest." church-planting performance from salvation. Divisions over corporate worship - 1 Corinthians 11:2-14:40. 341. For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. conduct, reward" (BDAG 653, 2a). "Defense" (NIV, NRSV), "answer" (KJV) is apologia (from which we get our upon" (KJV). He will never give up on you. 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