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katartivzw
2675, to make fit, to equip, prepare (kata,
down, artos, a joint), is rendered
"fitted" in Rom. 9:22, of vessels of wrath; here the Middle Voice signifies
that those referred to fitted themselves for destruction.
katavrtisiV
2676, a making fit, is used figuratively in an ethical sense in 2 Cor. 13:9,
R.V., "perfecting" (A.V., "perfection"), implying a process leading to
consummation (akin to katartizoµ,
see Perfect, B, No. 3).¶
katartismovV 2677
denotes, in much the same way as No. 1, a fitting or preparing fully, Eph.
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The Path to
Godliness Leads through the Valley of Suffering |
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1 Peter 5:8-10 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. 10 But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.
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Rejoice in
the midst of Sufferings |
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1 Peter 5:8-10 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. 10 But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.
1 Peter 1:6-7 In
this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary,
you have been grieved by various trials,
7 so that
the tested genuineness of your faith--more precious than gold
that perishes though it is tested by fire--may be found to
result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of
Jesus Christ. |
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Dr. James King [jking@gpte.org]
Revised:
01/11/09 16:17:59 -0500.
Copyright © 2001 by [Global Partners in Theological Education]. All rights
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