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But he who sins against me wrongs his own soul. All those who hate me love death."
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Sin is 'Missing the Mark'
Commentators explain that the Hebrew for “sinneth against me” can also mean “misses me.” To reject Wisdom (Christ) is to miss the entire mark or purpose of life. Christ is the focal point of God's plan, the scriptures, and salvation. To seek life or righteousness through any other means is to fundamentally miss the target.
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19th Century
Anglican
He that sinneth against me.— Rather, He that misses me does not find me. So in Greek, sin (ἁμαρτία) is a “missin…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But he that sinneth against me Or misses the mark, as the word F2 signifies; and which is observed by Aben Ezra; se…
Presbyterian
Surely we should pay heed to Christ's voice with the readiness of children. Let us all be wise, and not refuse such mercy. Blessed are those who he…
