within is that Kingdom of God?

From: Entropyfoe@aol.com
Date: Fri Sep 06 2002 - 23:01:18 MDT


Samantha wrote

Verily, it is written,
    "The Kingdom of God is within you."
- samantha

I have discussed this verse with experts. There is controversy, particularly
by conservative Christians, who see the above translation as a kind of
new-age interpretation inclining the reader towards navel-gazing.

Some translate the text as

    "The Kingdom of God is in the midst you."

The greek word used is entos [related to our word interior as I recall], that
is used only one other place in the new testament, in the context of the
interior of a cup. Seems clear to me that within is the closer rendering.

Theology dubious, but a great psychological truth.
-Jay



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