I usually read the NIV and Message versions because checking out both interpretations helps my understanding. The Message clumps together verses 19-22 as follows:
"Don't suppress the Spirit, and don't stifle those who have a word from the Master. On the other hand, don't be gullible. Check out everything, and keep only what's good. Throw…
I usually read the NIV and Message versions because checking out both interpretations helps my understanding. The Message clumps together verses 19-22 as follows:
"Don't suppress the Spirit, and don't stifle those who have a word from the Master. On the other hand, don't be gullible. Check out everything, and keep only what's good. Throw out anything tainted with evil."
I think verses 19-20 provide additional context, and it's good advice even when listening to Christ followers as well as for absorbing information from the Internet and other sources.
I usually read the NIV and Message versions because checking out both interpretations helps my understanding. The Message clumps together verses 19-22 as follows:
"Don't suppress the Spirit, and don't stifle those who have a word from the Master. On the other hand, don't be gullible. Check out everything, and keep only what's good. Throw out anything tainted with evil."
I think verses 19-20 provide additional context, and it's good advice even when listening to Christ followers as well as for absorbing information from the Internet and other sources.