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This is Ruckmanism at work. The King James Bible improved upon the originals. My friend stated they added ‘brother’ to make it truth. By using that logic, it was not truth(true) until the King James Bible translators added a word to make it truth(true). Seems like there is a verse in Revelation 22:18 about what happens to those who add to His word.
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And so it begins... again. It was certain to happen, because we have people who hold to strong opinions.
Merida, if you happen to read this, please don't consider yourself responsible for starting this debate. It has raged here for a long while.
Merida, if you happen to read this, please don't consider yourself responsible for starting this debate. It has raged here for a long while.
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Just peruse www.biblegateway.comm. They have about every version going on it. But I will not influence your decision.
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You can check biblehub.com, there are paralel verses from various translations so you will see which one is easy for you to understand:
https://biblehub.com/1_peter/1-3.htm
https://biblehub.com/1_peter/1-3.htm
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Keep it and heed the command in 2 Timothy 2:15, Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. It shouldn't come easy. It's God's word. Open it up and dig in. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you to all understanding.
And don't look back...may God bless you!
And don't look back...may God bless you!
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It's fantastic that you admit that. Too many muddle through and simply ignore what they don't understand. I'm not familiar with many of the really new versions (less than ten years old or so) but I've found both the New International (NIV) and New American Standard (NASB) to be more than adequate. I'm comfortable with the KJV but don't prefer it.
What causes many KJV readers to stumble is the fact that language changes over time. Some words have changed meaning since 1611, even though the spelling may not. For example, "study", "suffer" and "bottles" simply don't mean the same thing now that they did then. There are also many words that aren't even used today ("wimples" and "beesom" for example).
That's not to say an avid student can't discover their meaning. However, if you don't feel like mentally translating 400-year-old English, you might simply like to read a modern translation, at least until you're more familiar with the stories and their meanings.
There are some minor differences, as others have asserted. None of these differences affects a fundamental doctrine. Most of the issues aren't even a concern to the majority of Christians. As long as you're reading a translation produced by Christians (rather than by the Jehovah's Witnesses or Mormons), you'll be just fine. After all, as Christians we trust the Holy Spirit, rather than a particular translation, to guide us into all truth.
What causes many KJV readers to stumble is the fact that language changes over time. Some words have changed meaning since 1611, even though the spelling may not. For example, "study", "suffer" and "bottles" simply don't mean the same thing now that they did then. There are also many words that aren't even used today ("wimples" and "beesom" for example).
That's not to say an avid student can't discover their meaning. However, if you don't feel like mentally translating 400-year-old English, you might simply like to read a modern translation, at least until you're more familiar with the stories and their meanings.
There are some minor differences, as others have asserted. None of these differences affects a fundamental doctrine. Most of the issues aren't even a concern to the majority of Christians. As long as you're reading a translation produced by Christians (rather than by the Jehovah's Witnesses or Mormons), you'll be just fine. After all, as Christians we trust the Holy Spirit, rather than a particular translation, to guide us into all truth.
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May I suggest a off the wall idea . Take a class in Shakespeare. Some of the introductory classes teach basic word definitions and Early Modern English grammar.
I am not a KJV only type I suggest you find a translation that you can understand but if your sticking to KJV . A class like I suggested will give you a better hand in understanding it .
Blessings
Bill
I am not a KJV only type I suggest you find a translation that you can understand but if your sticking to KJV . A class like I suggested will give you a better hand in understanding it .
Blessings
Bill
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I would advise to use the first mention principle. In the first mention, the context will be shewn.
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Good to know.
Consider this. Every new Bible translation advertises itself as the one where you are able to finally 'understand' the Bible. None of which are true. Understanding only comes as the Lord reveals to you things in the Bible. It is a lifelong effort.
I believe you have the best in the KJV. You can build on your understanding as you study it and as God reveals His Word to you. A KJV study Bible is helpful also.
Quantrill
Consider this. Every new Bible translation advertises itself as the one where you are able to finally 'understand' the Bible. None of which are true. Understanding only comes as the Lord reveals to you things in the Bible. It is a lifelong effort.
I believe you have the best in the KJV. You can build on your understanding as you study it and as God reveals His Word to you. A KJV study Bible is helpful also.
Quantrill
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If you are happy with the KJV fine - but you need to be aware that it translates the Greek aion incorrectly as world and some other oddities too.
(Mat 24:3 KJV) And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?
NASB and most others:
Mat 24:3 NASB As He was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?”
There is a vast difference between end of the world and end of the age.
If your mom has never read the KJV or rarely I would recommended the NASB or NIV, they get the message across.
(Mat 24:3 KJV) And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?
NASB and most others:
Mat 24:3 NASB As He was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?”
There is a vast difference between end of the world and end of the age.
If your mom has never read the KJV or rarely I would recommended the NASB or NIV, they get the message across.