the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
Analysis & Commentary
Behold men brought in bed man which was taken with palsy they sought to bring him in and lay him before. Behold idou attention-getter. Men andres multiple bearers. Brought pherontes carrying. In bed klinēs mat pallet. Man which was taken paralyzed. Palsy paralelymenos paralytic. Sought ezētoun imperfect continuous effort. Bring him eisenegkein get inside. Lay him theinai place. Before enōpion autou before Him in His presence. Persistent faith overcomes obstacles. Friends determined to get paralytic to Jesus. Crowd blocked entrance. Desperation creativity ingenuity. Brought friend shows caring community. Corporate intercession. Faith demonstrated through action. Reformed theology affirms faith without works is dead. True faith acts. These men example of persistent intercessory prayer. Would not accept obstacles. Believed Jesus could heal. Brought friend to only source of help.
Historical Context
Palestinian houses flat roofs external stairs mud plaster clay easily dug through. Carrying paralytic on mat four men according to Mark 2:3. Crowd so dense could not get through door. Friends determination remarkable risked property damage social embarrassment for friend healing. True friendship sacrifices for others good. Paralytic helpless dependent on friends. Picture of spiritual condition sinners cannot come to God on own need others to bring them pray for them present gospel. Early church emphasized community responsibility for one another. Each member gifts contributes. Modern individualistic Christianity sometimes neglects corporate responsibility mutual care. Small groups community essential for spiritual health.
Questions for Reflection
What does friends determination to overcome obstacles teach about persistent intercessory prayer for others salvation?
How does paralytic complete dependence on friends picture our need for Christian community and intercessory ministry?
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Analysis & Commentary
Behold men brought in bed man which was taken with palsy they sought to bring him in and lay him before. Behold idou attention-getter. Men andres multiple bearers. Brought pherontes carrying. In bed klinēs mat pallet. Man which was taken paralyzed. Palsy paralelymenos paralytic. Sought ezētoun imperfect continuous effort. Bring him eisenegkein get inside. Lay him theinai place. Before enōpion autou before Him in His presence. Persistent faith overcomes obstacles. Friends determined to get paralytic to Jesus. Crowd blocked entrance. Desperation creativity ingenuity. Brought friend shows caring community. Corporate intercession. Faith demonstrated through action. Reformed theology affirms faith without works is dead. True faith acts. These men example of persistent intercessory prayer. Would not accept obstacles. Believed Jesus could heal. Brought friend to only source of help.