Bible versions-Is there only one?

I take it your not a fan of the NIV? I heard many who take issue with it. I personally have always liked using it.

You read what you want. I use multiple translations including the KJV. Not much of a difference. It is funny what Christians will get fussy over. So much of it sometimes is over the top.

THERE IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM IF A TRANSLATION MUST BE CONSTANTLY REVISED

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Not necessarily. Changed then yes but revised then no. Revisions can be from new evidence that emerges every year. 81% of this poll would disagree with you. Kinda strange that you and me have agreed on many topics in other posts but somehow my most used version is corrupted?

Word of God isnt a joke. I do not see the translation being evident to a joke. So sorry I'll be alright with my method of reading scripture. As much studying and reading I do, nothing as set off the alarms that the NIV is corrupted. I'll sleep easy on this topic.

I have had my NIV for quite some time and always found it to be accurate. Of course are there verses that differ from KJV? Sure. Is the overall message for salvation in agreement with the KJV? Absolutely. It really comes down to one’s preference.

here’s just a sample of some of the wording Murdock uses, so far I think it is the only bible I think that uses formal wording, like veracious domestics

Matt 22
16 And they sent to him their disciples, with domestics of Herod, and said to him: Teacher, we know that thou art veracious, and teachest the way of God with truth, regardless of man, for thou hast no respect of persons.

We have so much at our fingertips these days for comparison study. It's a blessing and I'm grateful for the work of the hundreds of translators who have made that possible.

God is not limited to mans direction of things. God speaks to all of creation by His essence. If a person comes be saved by the NIV, KJV or even a simple poppy song, Glory to the One who sits upon the Throne.

It's so helpful of you to identify the false claims in bold red font. I have to wonder about "conjectural emendation" though....

I'm sure he'll have rewards in heaven.

I have a lot of respect for you.

And then you come along and pisseth against my beloved Bible.

The church disagrees on soo many topics that it can cause mental constipation trying to sort out all the theologies, all the opinions, all the preferences, and every individual holds a random mixture of each.

Agree. And I prefer modern English. Try and evangelize to a teenager or millennial using the Kjv and that just makes the message even harder to get across.

Yes and that is actually a good thing. This same concept was feared by the Islamic leaders. They had many different versions of the Quran but 1 leader thought his Version was the one true Version and he burned all the others in a massive book burning. So now there isn't much to compare to and or to say the modern version is even close to the original.

We do not have this problem. We have sooo much to compare to that spotting false teachings is easy for those who actually read the scriptures.

I 100% agree. Unfortunately such things has caused deep derision and even all out wars. Chalk another misuse of God’s gifts to the fallen

This “horrible translation” led the largest revival in history. This “horrible translation” is the most attacked book in history.

Before bashing God’s word, you should learn how the English language really works.

Unfortunately like the picture above this is our current church. To a unbeliever on the outside they see a church that is divided as the Red Sea when the Israelites crossed between the walls of water. Everyone says they hold the truth, their way is best, their theology is correct.

Dont get me wrong. We have to divide from some groups but all I'm saying is we must be very patient and in discernment to decide what issues are worth creating a stir over.



Often times the picture above is 2 Christian's. Both looking at the same core doctrine. Both believe in it. But from personal perspective they have different insights on the core doctrine. One individual can be a more studied Christian, a older Christian, a wiser, smarter, holy Spirit led, lack of knowledge, lack of understanding, personal experience, etc.

But as we often see, each pointing at each other and calling the other a heretic, false, or other serious words.

What about the most important truth that God’s word is 100% true and reliable. Why would someone want to study partial truth? And who are we to determine which parts are true and which parts cannot be trusted? That would make us the final authority on what God has said instead of God Himself.

Does it contain Matthew 18:11?

I believe the correct wording is documented opinions of so called errors.