Because of a bungled translation of a single verse of Scripture in the English Bible, countless Christians in the face of testing have prayed in vain for deliverance which the Lord did not promise; some have searched for a non-existent way of escape. In the process, some have lost their faith.
Yet, when correctly translated and viewed in the light of another passage, the verse reveals a remarkable truth which eliminates the need for escape or deliverance; yet the truth has gone unnoticed by virtually everyone.
Contrary to popular notion, the Lord God does not provide deliverance from testing or a “way of escape.” Rather, with the testing, the Lord God provides an outcome or “sequel” which is designed to motivate and encourage endurance of the episode of trial.
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