- *G4097 *9 πιπράσκω (pip-ras'-ko) : prao prah'-o; (which occurs only as an alternate in certain tenses) contracted from perao (to traverse; from the base of G4008); to traffic (by travelling), i.e. dispose of as merchandise or into slavery (literally or figuratively):--sell.
πραθηναι *3 of 9
Matthew 18:25 ... lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, ...
Matthew 26:9 For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.
Mark 14:5 For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, ...
πεπρακεν *1 of 9
Matthew 13:46 ... pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, ...
140. Matthew 13:46 Selling out all of the pearl
Matthew 13:46 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. [kjv]
ευρων δε ενα πολυτιμον μαργαριτην απελθων πεπρακεν παντα οσα ειχεν και ηγορασεν αυτον [gnt]
There are many similarities (words, ideas, etc.) that relate the parable of the unforgiving servant and the merchant man and pearl.
Greek (with similarities):
finding then one very valuable/honored pearl, (the merchant) went and sold/betrayed/traditioned (into slavery, via the millstone deception) all as much as it (the pearl) had and (thereby deceptively) bought/owned it (the pearl as a follower of the merchant).
Both verses, in the context of the Ten Pin model, are of someone trying to entice/entrap someone from the true treasure in the field (living bread, Holy Spirit, Sabbath, etc.) in node 4 to the tradition node (honor parents) in node 6 on their way to the killing node 6.
141. Philadelphia: pearl
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Theme: (do not) show (for reward) and tell (many words)
At each stage, there are both positive and negative aspects of the connections.
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142. Node 7: Day of separation giving
There is no out for those who deceive (e.g., using the millstone deception), killing the soul of themselves and those they deceive. How might the "
little ones" who are "
separated" get back to node 1 so that the correct path can be taken? How about transitioning to node 4, then node 3, then node 2, then node 1.
Matthew 18:7 Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh! [kjv]
This is
node 7 of "
killing" (including oneself) at the
end of the "
scattered" "
path" which is a dead-end.
143. Node 4: Windshield vipers for the birds
The "
pigs" as the "
hands" are associated with
node 4 (salt verse). They sank down in the sea, sea, sea in node (forward) order 2 (bird, eye), 3 (fish, foot), 4 (pig, hand). They need to undo this in node (reverse) order 4 (pig, hand), 3 (fish, foot), 2 (bird, eye).
Matthew 18:8 Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire. [kjv]
This is
node 4 of "
adultery" in the form of "
missions" by the "
pigs" or "
hands" in support of the goals of the "
bird" or "
eye" or "
leader" and based on
false doctrine in the form of "
leaven" mixed in with
true doctrine. [windshield vipers]
144. Node 3: Trees and towers
The
city appears in
node 3 and it cannot be hid (in a bad sense) nor remain. This node is associated with the "
fish" or "
feet".
Matthew 18:8 Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire. [kjv]
This is
node 3 of "
oaths" to the goals of the "
birds" who "
steal" from those taking the "
oaths" in the "
tree".
145. Node 2: Blasphemy
The "
bird" as the "
eye" is associated with
node 2 (light under a basket verse).
Matthew 18:9 And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire. [kjv]
This is
node 2 of "
weeds" and "
false witness" or (smooth talking) "
blasphemy" to promise "
greatness" to those following the "
bird" who create many "
rules" in their "
law".
146. Node 1: Choose wisely
Covet:
Node 1 of the seven pin sequence often starts in the present at the time Jesus is speaking. Not all sequences are in order (e.g., reverse order, out of sequence, etc.). A better path is now available.
Matthew 18:10 Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven. [kjv]
This is
node 1 of "
coveting" and choosing the "
way" to "
life" (node 5) rather than the "
scattered" "
way" (nodes 2, 3, 4, 7). Which way will you "
choose" or "
desire" or "
covet"?
147. Added verse
This verse is added by the
TR and does not appear to fit the model.
Matthew 18:11 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. [kjv]
ηλθεν γαρ ο υιος του ανθρωπου σωσαι το απολωλος [gnt]
148. Node 5: Treasure island hopping
The arrival at the living bread is at
node 5. This is the starting point for the "
sheep" on the "
mountains". Why is "
mountains"
plural?
Matthew 18:12 How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray? [kjv]
This is
node 5 of
"living" "bread" and the
true "sheep" or "
treasure" in the "
field" or
wide area", a play on words of "
the boats".
149. Node 6: Misleading words of the wolf-dogs
Tradition is of
node 6. Parents. The merchant man tries to buy pearls to his side. The millstone deception has a similar goal. This appear to be where the "
sheep" has wandered.
Matthew 18:13 And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray. [kjv]
This is
node 6 of
young "
goats" a play on words of "
voicing" "
invalid logic", in the "
wide area", a play on words of "
the boats".
150. Node 7: Day of separation giving
There is no out for those who deceive (e.g., using the millstone deception), killing the soul of themselves and those they deceive. It is not good for the sheep to continue to
node 7, the killing node.
Matthew 18:14 Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish. [kjv]
ουτως ουκ εστιν θελημα εμπροσθεν του πατρος μου του εν ουρανοις ινα αποληται εν των μικρων τουτων [gnt]
This is
node 7 of "
killing" (including oneself) at the
end of the "
scattered" "
path" which is a dead-end.
151. Matthew 18:1-5 Review 1
Matthew 18:1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? [kjv]
18:2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, [kjv]
18:3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. [kjv]
18:4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. [kjv]
18:5 And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me. [kjv]
152. Matthew 18:6-9 Review 2
Matthew 18:6 But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea. [kjv]
18:7 Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh! [kjv]
18:8 Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire. [kjv]
18:9 And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire. [kjv]
153. Matthew 18:10-11 Review 3
Matthew 18:10 Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven. [kjv]
18:11 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. [kjv]
154. Matthew 18:12-14 Sheep astray downward from the mountains
Matthew 18:12 How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray? [kjv]
18:13 And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray. [kjv]
Why did the chicken cross the road?
To get to the other side. And many other answers.
Why did the one sheep go "astray"?
Why is there such "joy" for that one "sheep" "more" than the others?
Did the lost "sheep" ever change behavior?
How might a typical attractive refrigerator magnet sermon for these verses go?
155. Matthew 18:15-17 Conflicting and faulty resolutions
Matthew 18:15 Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. [kjv]
18:16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. [kjv]
18:17 And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican. [kjv]
Whenever there is a group of humans in close proximity, there will be conflict. In any distributed system, whether human or machine, there should be a conflict resolution protocol.
Jesus presents a fault tolerant conflict resolution protocol for groups of believers. The world has taken the opposite approach to conflict resolution within organizations.
The
"against thee" and
"his fault" were added in the
TR.
Omitting these words puts what Jesus says in line with the Lord's Prayer and the following verses on church conflict.
Including them creates some logical continuity issues.
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The ancient Greek word "γίγνομαι" ≈ "come into being" and is the source of the English word "genesis". The context may indicate being born, being produced, taking place, etc.
The ancient Greek word "συμφέρω" ≈ "bring together, work with, to be carried along with" and means, literally, "carry together".
Here then is a paraphrase that fits the specific context of the verse and the general idea of birds being the of the evil one.
It appears that "little ones" as "believers" have "angels" as "messengers", etc. The "walk a mile" verse is of being a "messenger" of God.
