Re: 16 out of 17 bishops will ignore evidence of gay relationships

On 23 Sep 2005 08:49:45 +1000, David Ould
<davidould@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>> Gareth
>>
>>>> Is there some general principle of Greek grammar that makes it not
>>>> work that way?
>>>>
>> David
>>
>>> yes, the 2 pronouns have a common antecedent and are therefore
>>> referring to the same thing. Thus, the one that is drawn is raised.
>>>
>> Are you sure?
>
>very very. THere's no other way to read them, they have a common antecedent
>and are, therefore, referring to the same person.

I agree with David here: the two 'him's refer to one person - the one
who comes.The verse says that the one who comes (a) must have been
drawn by the Father, and (b) will be raised up at the last day.

Is there anyone who disagrees with that?
--
Alec Brady
"You have to regard everything I say with suspicion - I may be trying to
bullshit you, or I may just be bullshitting you inadvertently."
- J. Wainwright Mathematics 140b
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