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Bible Q

Does theopnustos in 2 Timothy 3:16 mean “inspired” or “inspiring”?

Translation is consistent across all modern Bible versions Major modern versions read: 16 All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, (NRSV) 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, […]

Revelation 1:6 “kingdom of priests” and 5:10 “kings” or “kingdom” and priests?

The question is a textual one. Revelation 1:6 reads: καὶ ἐποίησεν ἡμᾶς βασιλείαν, ἱερεῖς τῷ θεῷ καὶ πατρὶ αὐτοῦ— αὐτῷ ἡ δόξα καὶ τὸ κράτος εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων· ἀμήν. “and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.” (NRSV) Revelation 5:10 […]