1 John 5:7

Scott Hutchinson · #1 10-29-2009, 02:13 PM

I like the literal translations,I do use the Amplified for study as well.
I'm not a big NIV fan but it's ok.

Jeffrey · #2 10-29-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott Hutchinson

I like the literal translations,I do use the Amplified for study as well.
I'm not a big NIV fan but it's ok.

Re Translating: withh literal, you sacrifice losing the meaning. With paraphrase, you lose the accuracy. NIV is a wonderful blend of the two, as is ESV.

freeatlast · #3 10-29-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffrey

Re Translating: withh literal, you sacrifice losing the meaning. With paraphrase, you lose the accuracy. NIV is a wonderful blend of the two, as is ESV.

An interesting book to read on the subject of discussion is by Bart D. Ehrman
titled, " Misquoting Jesus" , The story behind who changed the bible and why.

He really dives into why some of the scribes changed and or added to the text they were to copy.