When Did the Kingdom of Heaven Begin?

[prism]

Since (Matthew) alone uses the term 'Kingdom of Heaven",

Not quite:
James 2:5 TLB
Listen to me, dear brothers: God has chosen poor people to be rich in faith, and the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs, for that is the gift God has promised to all those who love him.

 

[Lees]

Not quite:
James 2:5 TLB
Listen to me, dear brothers: God has chosen poor people to be rich in faith, and the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs, for that is the gift God has promised to all those who love him.

One man's paraphrase proves nothing.

(James 2:5) "Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? (KJV)

Lees

 

[Lees]

In so many words posts #4 & #8.

Now you are catching on.



I acknowledge the references you gave but reserve the right to ask questions.

Right, that's why this thread with me asking questions.

I believe I gave post #9 a 'like' last Fri. at 5:30pm.

Yes, you're right. I have caught on.

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[David Lamb]

Not quite:
James 2:5 TLB
Listen to me, dear brothers: God has chosen poor people to be rich in faith, and the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs, for that is the gift God has promised to all those who love him.

If "TLB" stands for the Living Bible, that is a paraphrase, not a translation. I have looked up James 2:5 in 32 English translations, and 31 say "kingdom". The other one says "reign." None of the 32 says "kingdom of heaven."

 

[prism]

Lees:
One man's paraphrase proves nothing.


You're right, I never use that translation.
I must have been asleep in the boat

 

[prism]

6v

If "TLB" stands for the Living Bible, that is a paraphrase, not a translation. I have looked up James 2:5 in 32 English translations, and 31 say "kingdom". The other one says "reign." None of the 32 says "kingdom of heaven."

Agreed, see post above.