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No, I was talking about the NWT.
How accurate is your Bible translation version?
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iamaberean
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Sometimes it's not what it says but rather what it doesn't say.Obviously being able to read Greek, Hebrew and Aramaic would be the best way to read the Bible but if not then reading a word for word translation would be the next best thing, anyone disagree?
Christian's were never asked to tithe.
Mat 23:23 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.
Luk 11:42 But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.
2Co 9:7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
Churches seem to believe that 10% forced upon the Christians would be more than what they would give as he purposedth in his heart.
I attended a church that never asked for tithes and every Sunday before the message the Pastor would tell the congregation how much was given in Sunday school and how much was given in the offering. Believe me they never had to ask for more money for operations within. We did have a time when a family traveling across country, dropped by asking for gas money to continue their journey. Before dismissing the church the Pastor asked the congregation to give to those travelers. I don't remember the exact amount but it was substantial. The church and the people requesting the money were blessed greatly.
oatmeal
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Obviously being able to read Greek, Hebrew and Aramaic would be the best way to read the Bible but if not then reading a word for word translation would be the next best thing, anyone disagree?
There is no oatmeal version of the scripture
What does any of this have to do with the original post? Watchman was simply pointing out that the most expedient method of understanding the Bible would be to read it in it's original languages. Lacking that, it must be translated accurately into the languages people speak today. No more, no less.
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jsanford108
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I can see why you call yourself Right Divider. You're only purpose here is to divide, am I right? (Sorry, but you make it soo easy) And if I reply twice, it's because I'm confident you didn't get the point the first time.
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jsanford108
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Obviously being able to read Greek, Hebrew and Aramaic would be the best way to read the Bible but if not then reading a word for word translation would be the next best thing, anyone disagree?
This chart is inaccurate. While I agree that "word for word" translations are best in terms of accuracy, several on the chart are misplaced. One must also take into account scholastic input, Manuscript comparison, cross-referencing and analysis, etc.
As far as several posts referencing a text that is "easier to understand," there are scholastic versions, which are nearly "word for word," such as the RSV. Personally, the excuse of inability to read older scholastic versions is lame (granted, I practically cut my teeth with the KJV).
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Then you must agree that by revising the KJV, the individuals who did so have committed errors, just as King James did in his original translation.
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I've already conceded that fact; it's not necessary to beat that horse any longer.
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iamaberean
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Read my posts again, it points out that scripture as it is already translated is clear. Yet the things I have posted proves that most people don't understand God's word.
Jesus told his disciples that he spoke in parables so that others would not understand. Parables doesn't seem to be needed to do that today.
So if the scripture as it is already translated is clear, why are there so many different religions all claiming to tell the truth mudding the waters? There can only be ONE version of the truth; there is no 'truth according to Catholicism', and the Baptists, and the Protestants. The truth is according to the Bible. The simpler and easier it is to understand, the better it is for all concerned. No one can argue that if a translation is written in an archaic language, or using words or phrases that are no longer commonly spoken, it is that much more difficult to not only understand, but to try to teach others. Whatever translation you choose to use, is your personal choice. The point here is how we do teach others. Do we sit back and say " that's their problem " or " the church leaders take care of that "? Jesus's command was that all his followers preach and teach. We can do that if we keep it simple.
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Right Divider
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Nice excuses poser.
Indeed, I divide truth from error. It's too bad that you have chosen to be on the side of error.
Then why don't you just take your ball and go home and stop bothering everyone?
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The only one bothered here is the one that is POSING as a "true Christian".
I've been here a while and I'm not going anywhere.
jsanford108
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jsanford108
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I apologize. I viewed the other response literal seconds after posting my own. Had I seen the other, I would not have mentioned it. My fault.
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You are correct and thank you for finding the common ground between the two of us. All of the arguing and petty bickering (which I admit I can and do get caught up in) isn't conducive to a conversation between adults who have common sense. And I commend you for carefully examining our literature. That is one of the reasons we talk to people like you. To give them the information they need to make an informed decision about what to believe. As for the differences; of course there are going to be differences, two different religions by their very nature will have them. This calls to mind John Lennon's 'Imagine'. If all the aspects of this world that cause problems (including religion) were instantly done away with, it could be a better world.
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What a depressing thought that is. Too bad you'll never know what it means to 'agree to disagree'. It could have made you a better person.
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I don't get too concerned when a JW heretic tells me how I can be a "better person".
Prior to my coming on this site, did I or any one of JWs ever attack you verbally or physically? (Please provide details). Did I/we call you names, insult your intelligence, make assertions about your heritage, accuse you of anything at all?
If not, why all this hostility?
When you started replying to my posts, everything appeared okay. When it became clear that I'm one of JWs, your attitude changed.
Are you really that shallow that you can't have a civil conversation with someone, including JWs, without bringing out the claws and fangs? I realize that I reacted badly to your reaction, and for that I am sorry.
My only reason for being on TOL is to share what I know to be the truth of the Bible. Maybe you're here for the same reason. Does something so benign make the two of us enemies who have never even met?
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