It's all Greek to me
Submitted by J on December 10 2001 06:07:33
In reply to What is the word Paraklesis submitted by JackWade on December 10 2001 04:53:45
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Dear Jack Wade, Paraklesis (paraklhsiV) is Greek for encouragement, comfort and consolation. It is found several times in the New Testament, below are some examples: May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15:5 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. For just as the sufferings of Christ flow into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we suffer. And our hope for you is firm, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our comfort. 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout, He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. Luke 2:25 Hope this helps. Take care and God bless, J |
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