Doing the word
If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. John 13:17.
Jesus had washed the disciples' feet and had wiped them with a towel. When he had finished he told them to wash each others' feet for a disciple is not greater than his master.
He continued to tell them that it is good to know his Word and his Work but happy will they be if they do them.
He made it explicitly clear that knowing the scriptures is not enough but doing the scriptures is what brings happiness and joy. Dear beloved, are you backing the scriptures you know with action?
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The NIV translates it differently.
(John 13:17 NIV) Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.
I actually prefer the NIV for over 40 years
Excellent article. I learned a lot of new things. I signed up and voted. I will be glad to mutual subscription))))
I agree Scripture itself is not a blessing. Living the scriptures are the blessing. Paul said (paraphrased) how can we live in sin so that Grace may abound in Romans 5