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To: Stingray
The Greek word for “crown” in this verse is “stephanos”. It is used 13 other times in the New Testament, and ALWAYS in relation either to Christ, His apostles, or believers in the church. It is NEVER used in describing “anti-Christ.”

Not even the anti-Christ when he shows up to counterfeit the real Christ???

69 posted on 01/28/2015 4:12:15 PM PST by Iscool
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To: Iscool

“Not even the anti-Christ when he shows up to counterfeit the real Christ???”

Is there some part of “NEVER used in describing ‘anti-Christ.’” that wasn’t clear?

Once again, the Greek word for crown - used in Revelation 6 - is “stephanos” (a “wreath”, such as Olympic champion might wear), and of the 14 times it is used in the NT, it ALWAYS is used in relation to Christ (crown of thorns), the apostles (Paul’s “crown of joy”), or the church (crown of life.)

It is NEVER used to describe anything other than these that I have mentioned in the NT.


72 posted on 01/28/2015 8:31:12 PM PST by Stingray (Stand for the truth or you'll fall for anything.)
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