Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be you transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good… There are two words for world, αἰών and κόσμος. The former regards time, the latter space. Once they are combined (Ephesians 2:2), "in accordance with the time-state of this matter-world."... The direction, therefore, is, "Be not like the men of this world, whose all is the present. Wear not the garb of time: live for eternity." (Dean Vaughan.) Parallel Verses KJV: And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. |
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