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Tag Archives: Ancient Bible Translations
129 As Christ accepted You or Us; Romans 15:7
In many places in the Bible two or more groups of people are mentioned in opposition to one another. To which group we identify ourselves can blind us for something important in that Scripture. Do we see ourselves as part … Continue reading
125 To Swear or Not; 1 Timothy 2:7.
In 1 Timothy 2:5 – 7 we are confronted with an extremely important difference. To add or remove the words “in Christ” is not something to be taken lightly. It indeed changes the statement into an oath or visa versa! … Continue reading
111. Should we withdraw from difficult people? 1Tim. 6:5
According to the King James Version, Paul gives the direct advice to Timothy to withdraw from difficult people. (1Tim. 6:5) Modern versions do not include this order. What would be the reason? 1Tim. 6:3 – 5 “If any man teach … Continue reading
110. Why would “by his blood” be left out of Colossians 1:14 in modern versions?
The statement “through his blood” in Colossians 1:14, is not found in most modern versions of the Bible. What would be the reason that such a Biblical truth could be removed? (KJVR) “In whom we have redemption through his blood, … Continue reading
105 Was Paul “a baby” or “gentle” among the Thessalonians?
105. Babes or gentle 1Thes. 2:7 In 1 Thessalonians 2:6 – 7 Paul stresses his and his fellow apostles’ position towards the congregation in the form of a couplet. In a couplet the second sentence accentuates the first. But in … Continue reading
80 Was Grace removed from Luke 9:55-56?
80 Was Grace translated out of Luke 9:55-56? In Luke 9:53-56 we find an incident where it might seem as though the modern versions of the Bible have removed grace for the Samaritans. But when a version is so commonly … Continue reading
79 Meeting on the way, Mat. 28:9
Meeting on the way, Matthew 28:9 When one becomes aware of how many differences there are between older and modern versions of the Bible, one can become alarmed. But when someone attributes these differences and omissions to one or the … Continue reading
77. Dividing His clothes Mat. 27:35
Dividing His clothes Mat. 27:35 In Psalm 22:18 we read: “They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing.” (NIV) This verse is fulfilled when the soldiers cast the lots to determine who should have Jesus’ tunic, … Continue reading
74. Hearing mistakes Rev.1:5
Hearing mistakes Rev. 1;5 Have you ever made a hearing mistake? Let’s assume you have to translate the following sentence and is confronted by two manuscripts, the one reading: “MAY THE SUN ALWAYS ENLIGHTEN YOUR WAY”. The other says: “MAY … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Translations, Church Fathers, Context, External Criteria, Internal Criteria, Intrinsic Criteria, KJV/NIV Controversy, United Bible Societies Text
Tagged Ancient Bible Manuscripts, Ancient Bible Translations, Criteria to evaluate Bible differences, KJV/NIV Controversy, Writings of Church Fathers
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73 Grace or Faith? Acts 6:8
Acts 6:8. Grace or Faith? In Acts 6 the history of the first martyr, Stephen is recorded. In verse five where he is chosen as the first of the seven deacons, he is mentioned as “a man full of faith … Continue reading
