malajaa@... wrote: >The final determination depends on the context. True. Which is why I fail to see any difference in use between Rev. 21:3 ("as a God") and Matthew 18:17 ("as a Gentile"). In these instances, as is as is. :-) Chad Bresson Xenia, OH -- Read the Sound of Grace pages at http://www.soundofgrace.com To unsubscribe, send ANY message to: soundofgrace-unsubscribe@... To view our online archive go to our web page at http://www.associate.com/groups/soundofgrace