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- By using save, instead of except, in Luke 17:18 (above) Jesus is emphasizing that only one, only one of ten turned back, and so strongly differentiates him from the other nine. Except may include an entire clause (subject and predicate — Actor and action); whereas save typically points to a single object.
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1. To take or leave out of any number specified; to exclude; as, of the thirty persons present and concerned in a riot, we must except two. 2. To take or leave out any particular or particulars, from a general description.
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Jun 13, 2017 · In the text of Mt. 19:9, epi (“over”) in the Greek phrase mh epi (“not over”) [as well as “except” in English] is used as a preposition, not as a conjunction. Therefore, we should not read “except” as a conjunction, which would create an exception to what Christ said.
1. ( v. t.) To take or leave out (anything) from a number or a whole as not belonging to it; to exclude; to omit. 2. ( v. t.) To object to; to protest against. 3. ( v. i.) To take exception; to object; -- usually followed by to, sometimes by against; as, to except to a witness or his testimony. 4. ( prep.)
Jun 19, 2023 · The "exception clause" is Jesus’ statement in Matthew 5:32 and 19:9 "except for marital unfaithfulness." It gives an "exception" for remarriage after a divorce being considered adultery.
I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery.”. New Living Translation. And I tell you this, whoever divorces his wife and marries someone else commits adultery—unless his wife has been unfaithful.”. English Standard Version.
Jesus said to him, “The one who has bathed does not need to wash, except for his feet, but is completely clean. And you are clean, but not every one of you.” Berean Standard Bible
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. 2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
