Published on: 27 June 2023


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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Cambridge, United States
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University of Cambridge
Cambridge, United Kingdom
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University of Oxford
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Paul's Use of Old Testament Scripture
Jared W. Ludlow
Throughout the New Testament, Jesus, Paul, and others often quoted from Old Testament scripture in their sermons and letters. In fact, quoting from and dialoging with scripture was a significant background source for the writing and compilation of the New Testament. The LDS Bible Dictionary, for example, lists some 342 instances of quotations from the Old Testament found in the New Testament.[1] The most oft-quoted Old Testament books in the New Testament were Deuteronomy (35 instances), Psalms (95), and Isaiah (75).[2] Some instances of quoting existing scriptures were to reinterpret their meaning in a new higher-law setting. One of the most recognizable examples of this technique is from the Sermon on the Mount, when Jesus repeatedly stated: “Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, . . . [quotation of scripture or tradition], but I say unto you, . . .[reinterpretation or giving the higher law]” (for example, see Matthew 5:21–22, 27–28, 33–34, 38–39, 43–44). In other cases as in Paul’s writings, earlier scripture was allegorized to give it an entirely new meaning in a Christian context (see Galatians 4:22–31).

New International Version
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.

New Living Translation
Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love.

English Standard Version
There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.

Matthew 5:40

If anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, let him have your coat also.

Deuteronomy 14:4
These are the animals which you may eat: the ox, the sheep, the goat,

Proverbs 24
…16For though a righteous man may fall seven times, he still gets up; but the wicked stumble in bad times. 17Do not gloat when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart rejoice when he stumbles, 18or the LORD will see and disapprove, and turn His wrath away from him.…

New International Version
Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true

Approximately 4.97 million people in Canada have had their homes invaded at least once. Breaking and entering is the most notable crime in Canada's overall CSI, making up 16% of the total index. In 2021, the breaking and entering rate declined by 10% nationally, with 328 incidents reported per 100,000 population

John 14:30
King James Version
30 Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.

1_Samuel 10:22

Therefore they asked of the LORD further, "Is there yet a man to come here?" the LORD answered, "Behold, he has hidden himself among the baggage."

Not so sure about finding comfort in lambasting your perceived antagonists. How about..just thriving despite whatever comes your way and praying for good things and growth for all?

33 “You snakes! You brood of vipers! How will you escape being condemned to hell? 34 Therefore I am sending you prophets and sages and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify; others you will flog in your synagogues and pursue from town to town. 35 And so upon you will come all the righteous blood that has been shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berekiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar. 36 Truly I tell you, all this will come on this generation.

37 “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing. 38 Look, your house is left to you desolate. 39 For I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.’[c]”

The use of venomous attacks presents a disheartening circumstance for an individual who identifies as a Christian.

Please peruse the discussions and corresponding replies pertaining to an individual of reprehensible character and lacking in integrity in numerous threads