Monday, April 8, 2024

Forasmuch then, and Inasmuch

‘FORASMUCH then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries: wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you: who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead.'
(1 Peter 4:1-5 KJV)

'Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you: but rejoice, INASMUCH as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.' 
(1 Peter 4:12,13 KJV)

Forasmuch and inasmuch (insofar) that we may be GLAD also, rather than not-as-much and out-as-much as one may desire to position themselves.

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