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Title: What Version of the Christian Holy Bible Do You read?
Source: LF
URL Source: http://hereandnow
Published: Feb 18, 2012
Author: buckeroo
Post Date: 2012-02-18 17:52:56 by buckeroo
Keywords: None
Views: 289136
Comments: 449

Assuming you have a Christian Holy Bible of one flavor or another, what version do you read?

As several examples, here are several variations: the New King James Version, New Living Translation, New International Version, New Revised Standard Version and so forth.

Post your comment on this thread.

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#1. To: buckeroo, *Jack-Booted Thugs* (#0) (Edited)

Romans 13 is probably the most devastating thing to a Christian in the hands of the ungodly. It sounds so convincing to obey those who appear to be in power. For too long, secular governments have used Romans 13 as a club to beat Christians into obedience to them. Just because a group maintains power through their guns and jails, does not mean God put them there.

God said there are powers not ordained by Him at Hosea 8:4, "They have set up kings, but not by me: they have made princes, and I knew it not."

God didn't put them in power over the righteous. That's Satan's idea. The righteous don't need worldly, filthy authorities, which are no authorities at all. Do you think that they can instruct the righteous? They themselves steal. They themselves are perverts. And they presume to instruct the righteous? I don't think so.

The NIV is revisionist history at it's worst, written by satist NWO neocon libtards. The following chart demonstrates just how far they strayed...


Warning: Beware of the Living Bible and the Good News Bible. They are merely Bible paraphrases, not translations. The wording is not true to the original Hebrew and Greek. The scriptures are perverted to support secular Christianity.

Romans 13:1-7

King James Bible
(Translation)

Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.

2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:


4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.


5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

6 For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.


7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

Living Bible
(Paraphrase)

Obey the government, for God is the one who has put it there. There is no government anywhere that God has not placed in power.

 2 So those who refuse to obey the laws of the land are refusing to obey God, and punishment will follow.

3 For the policeman does not frighten people who are doing right; but those doing evil will always fear him. So if you don't want to be afraid, keep the laws and you will get along well.

4 The policeman is sent by God to help you. But if you are doing something wrong, of course you should be afraid, for he will have you punished. He is sent by God for that very purpose.

5 Obey the laws, then, for two reasons: first, to keep from being punished, and second, just because you know you should.

6 Pay your taxes too, for these same two reasons. For government workers need to be paid so that they can keep on doing God's work, serving you.

 7 Pay everyone whatever he ought to have: pay your taxes and import duties gladly, obey those over you, and give honor and respect to all those to whom it is due.

 

Understanding Romans 13:1-7


"We (government) need to do a lot less, a lot sooner" ~Ron Paul

Obama's watch stopped on 24 May 2008, but he's been too busy smoking crack to notice.

Hondo68  posted on  2012-02-18   18:14:38 ET  (1 image) Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#2. To: hondo68 (#1)

Good grief...I use the Geneva bible, often called the pilgrims bible because it's the bible brought over on the Mayflower, and pre-dates the King James bible by 51 years...This whole Romans 13 nonsense is a tyrants dream...the "rulers" we are supposed to follow are a terror to evil and uphold the good...not reversed. Are we to obey liars, thieves, war mongers, murders, lovers of power and position, leaders that teach perversion, decadence and hate of all things GOD calls good...I don't think so. If this were so, we as Christians, should obey corrupt leaders like Caligula, Hitler, Mao, Pol Pot or any other ruthless tyrant that comes along...that's ridiculous. Based on this rendering, we would still be subjects of the British crown, because revolt would have been unChristian....Oh, and we should never have gone to war with Germany because GOD put Hitler in his position of power.

freedomsnotfree  posted on  2012-02-18   20:15:43 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#3. To: freedomsnotfree (#2)

God gave the government certain responsibilities. Such as punishing murderers and thieves. Maybe a lot of other stuff that governments do that aren't sanctioned in the Bible are not legitimate.

A K A Stone  posted on  2012-02-18   20:17:32 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#4. To: A K A Stone (#3)

no doubt Stone...my only comment was the ridiculousness of GOD wanting us to follow/obey evil and corrupt government.

freedomsnotfree  posted on  2012-02-18   20:50:26 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#5. To: freedomsnotfree (#4)

no doubt Stone...my only comment was the ridiculousness of GOD wanting us to follow/obey evil and corrupt government.

I was just throwing it out there.

A K A Stone  posted on  2012-02-18   20:52:24 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#6. To: A K A Stone (#5)

...you're a good man...throw away!

freedomsnotfree  posted on  2012-02-18   20:53:10 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#7. To: hondo68 (#1)

The NIV is revisionist history at it's worst, written by satist NWO neocon libtards. The following chart demonstrates just how far they strayed...

Does the chart that you posted include the version you read? That is to ask: Do you read the King James Version? Why don't you read the New King James Version?

**** good comparison BTW.... still, what do you use by your bed stand? Why not the Gideon's Bible?

buckeroo  posted on  2012-02-18   22:31:46 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#8. To: freedomsnotfree, hondo68 (#2)

I use the Geneva bible, often called the pilgrims bible because it's the bible brought over on the Mayflower, and pre-dates the King James bible by 51 years.

I am attempting to understand the version you use as opposed to the reasons for the version. And thank you for providing a straight answer. You indicate an interesting point in historical fact, however. Still, predating the Geneva Bible is the Great Bible or even the Tyndale Bible.

Have you tried those two versions?

Why do you say that Romans 13 is a tyrant's dream? I would like to know more about your interpretation and why you think the Geneva Bible is immune to such interpretation.

Thank you in advance.

buckeroo  posted on  2012-02-18   23:23:28 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#9. To: A K A Stone (#3)

God gave the government certain responsibilities. Such as punishing murderers and thieves. Maybe a lot of other stuff that governments do that aren't sanctioned in the Bible are not legitimate.

What version or variation of the Christian Bible do you most often refer to, Stone? You say you are a devout Christian from time to time.

Does your quote (above) have any impact regarding the behaviour of those in the United States Government? I only ask because you brought it up.

buckeroo  posted on  2012-02-18   23:27:37 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#10. To: buckeroo (#9)

What version or variation of the Christian Bible do you most often refer to, Stone? You say you are a devout Christian from time to time.

I use the King James Bible. You know that.

A K A Stone  posted on  2012-02-18   23:28:55 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#11. To: buckeroo (#9)

Does your quote (above) have any impact regarding the behaviour of those in the United States Government? I only ask because you brought it up.

I think many of the things the government should be done by individuals instead, or not done at all.

A K A Stone  posted on  2012-02-18   23:29:56 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#12. To: A K A Stone (#10)

I use the King James Bible.

Why don't you use the New King James Version?

buckeroo  posted on  2012-02-18   23:39:48 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#13. To: A K A Stone (#11)

God gave the government certain responsibilities. Such as punishing murderers and thieves.

You made the above point, which seems "innocent." But what happens when the very people whom comprise a government become the same as what you suggest? Are they going to punish themselves?

buckeroo  posted on  2012-02-18   23:42:28 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#14. To: buckeroo (#7)

American printers discovered that they could leave out the Apocrypha and sell the Bible for the same price, and no one would care because it wasn’t used much. Some of the homegrown religious groups naïvely assumed that whatever was not in their Bible was not in the canon. Later, when Catholics became a significant segment of the population, a non-Catholic would say, “That’s not in the Bible” to a Catholic, completely unaware that it was the printer who left it out. A Lutheran pastor told me that one of his parishioners was insistent that the Lutheran Church did not recognize the Apocrypha as canonical. The parishioner was astonished when he saw the church by-law that says it is.

Catholics, Protestants, and Orthodox Christians use the Apocrypha, and it is part of the Bible for them. Many independent churches and low-church denominations think it is a Catholic addition when it is really a printer’s subtraction.

In other words, printers removed the Apocrypha from the Bible, not any church.

www.kencollins.com/bible/bible-p1.htm#out

KJV (Gideon), and Douay-Rheims Version. Gideon is just a KJV, AFIK.


"We (government) need to do a lot less, a lot sooner" ~Ron Paul

Obama's watch stopped on 24 May 2008, but he's been too busy smoking crack to notice.

Hondo68  posted on  2012-02-19   0:03:31 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#15. To: hondo68 (#14)

Gideon is just a KJV

Using your own methods similar to the chart in post #1, please provide a reference of and about the King James Version (KJV) that reflects the passages of Romans 13 with respect to the Gideon Bible. You need not get fancy in HTML ... just the text ... nothing but the text.

I would enjoy seeing how those versions of the Christian Bible are similar. Your help is important and I thank you in advance.

buckeroo  posted on  2012-02-19   0:37:45 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#16. To: buckeroo (#15)

passages of Romans 13 with respect to the Gideon Bible

Should be the same as KJV. If you can find something different, post it.


"We (government) need to do a lot less, a lot sooner" ~Ron Paul

Obama's watch stopped on 24 May 2008, but he's been too busy smoking crack to notice.

Hondo68  posted on  2012-02-19   1:04:37 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#17. To: buckeroo (#12)

I use the King James Bible.

Why don't you use the New King James Version?

Because there are changes from what I understand. Things are watered down.

A K A Stone  posted on  2012-02-19   1:09:50 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#18. To: hondo68 (#16)

Should be the same as KJV.

Nope. I just scanned: Gideon's Readings for August 14th - Evening study ... and compared it to your table in post#1.

You are correct, Gideons Bible seems to be a direct copy of the KJV at least for Romans 13. How did you know that?

Why is that other version you offered so different? How did you know that, too?

buckeroo  posted on  2012-02-19   1:35:31 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#19. To: A K A Stone (#17)

Things are watered down.

Like what? If I wanted to invest in a Holy Bible with a few bucks why should I choose a KJV or a Gideon version or a Geneva version? Why not use Jerome's Vulgate?

Convince me that you are reading the authoritative word of God.

buckeroo  posted on  2012-02-19   1:38:45 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#20. To: buckeroo (#18)

Why is that other version you offered so different? How did you know that, too?

Actually I have "the living bible -paraphrased" which I found discarded by the wayside.

"The Living Bible is a compilation of Scripture paraphrases previously published by Tynsdale House Publishers under the following titles:

Living Letters, 1962; Living Prophecies, 1965; Living Gospels, 1966; Living Psalms and Proverbs, 1967; Living Lessons of Life and Love, 1968; Living Books of Moses, 1969; Living History of Israel, 1970."

I keep it in the bathroom in case I run out of toilet paper, after the economy finishes collapsing and California formally becomes Aztlan.


"We (government) need to do a lot less, a lot sooner" ~Ron Paul

Obama's watch stopped on 24 May 2008, but he's been too busy smoking crack to notice.

Hondo68  posted on  2012-02-19   2:17:32 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#21. To: hondo68 (#20)

I keep it in the bathroom in case I run out of toilet paper

Sounds like a great piece of work to wipe my ass with, too. Have you seen the following? Here:

New Living Translation (NLT) Romans 13 Respect for Authority

1 Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God.

2 So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished.

3 For the authorities do not strike fear in people who are doing right, but in those who are doing wrong. Would you like to live without fear of the authorities? Do what is right, and they will honor you.

4 The authorities are God’s servants, sent for your good. But if you are doing wrong, of course you should be afraid, for they have the power to punish you. They are God’s servants, sent for the very purpose of punishing those who do what is wrong.

5 So you must submit to them, not only to avoid punishment, but also to keep a clear conscience.

6 Pay your taxes, too, for these same reasons. For government workers need to be paid. They are serving God in what they do.

7 Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority.

Why would I pay any money to buy mere shit paper? HELL, I'm IN! Tomorrow, I'm mailing my 2011 IRS statement in... I'm doing the work of GOD, now.

buckeroo  posted on  2012-02-19   2:34:45 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#22. To: hondo68 (#1)

Using your comparison chart in your first post between the King James Version (KJV) and the Living Bible (LB), I want you to know that the New King James Version (NKJV) (note: NOT the KJV as in your chart) has the same meaning as the Living Bible (LB). Also, this same idea contained in your chart between Living Bible (LB) King James (KJV) version seems perpetuated all over the many variations that exist.

I do not believe for a moment that the Bible instructs us, "So those who refuse to obey the laws of the land are refusing to obey God, and punishment will follow" (LB) or "The policeman is sent by God to help you. But if you are doing something wrong, of course you should be afraid, for he will have you punished. He is sent by God for that very purpose." (LB) This is total poppycock for the lame brain creating, dull mass lunatics (whom can't think for themselves) submitting to a fuckin' dictator.

I checked the Coptic Church, too. They are the oldest group of "Christians" around even foreshadowing the Catholic Church by several hundreds of years and they use the English translation of the NKJV! Even the Arabic translation (SJV) converts to "submission unto the the Sultans." I don't believe many people understand the intent of Jesus Christ at all. He was a REBEL in his day, that is the reason for his crucifixion.

buckeroo  posted on  2012-02-20   11:37:09 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#23. To: buckeroo, *Ron Paul for President* (#22)

the Coptic Church

submission unto the the Sultans.

Like the gov the Coptics try their best to rip you off. The ones running the liquor store are known far and wide for trying to short change their customers.

Maybe they give the money to Sultan Oilbombers reelection campaign?


"We (government) need to do a lot less, a lot sooner" ~Ron Paul

Obama's watch stopped on 24 May 2008, but he's been too busy smoking crack to notice.

Hondo68  posted on  2012-02-20   11:59:44 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#24. To: hondo68 (#23)

The Coptics are pretty much centralized in Egypt and have been as much or more victimized through time as any of the Jews. Their first original writings came from Mark (one of the apostles of Christ) in Alexandria.

Still, they use the NKJV, as well which is curious to me.

buckeroo  posted on  2012-02-20   12:07:11 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#25. To: buckeroo (#24)

The Coptics are pretty much centralized in Egypt

The ones I mentioned (two brothers) are immigrants from Iran.


"We (government) need to do a lot less, a lot sooner" ~Ron Paul

Obama's watch stopped on 24 May 2008, but he's been too busy smoking crack to notice.

Hondo68  posted on  2012-02-20   12:19:56 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#26. To: hondo68 (#25)

I was sure there was some subtle humour intended but I am studying the many variations of the Christian Bible right now. I am exceptionally curious about how the passage of Romans 13 has been interpreted in all these variations of English translation.

Jesus of Nazareth was a REBEL not some cheap submissive, humble servant of the government that is represented in all these English Bible translations.

buckeroo  posted on  2012-02-20   12:33:57 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#27. To: buckeroo (#26) (Edited)

Kings and even religious leaders try to spin to bible and tell us they we have to kiss their asses. Revolutionary preachers taught that "resistance to tyranny is obedience to God". They considered King George to be a false god (idol).

I'm taking a wild ass guess that Oilbomber and Big Sis are false gods too!


Article I posted ages ago at TOS... How Preachers Incited Revolution

No wonder I got banned twice from that statist NWO bushbot site.


"We (government) need to do a lot less, a lot sooner" ~Ron Paul

Obama's watch stopped on 24 May 2008, but he's been too busy smoking crack to notice.

Hondo68  posted on  2012-02-20   12:54:43 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#28. To: hondo68 (#27)

Your original link, The American Revolution - How Preachers Incited Revolution by Harry S. Stout is another resource for my repertoire of understanding how and why anyone would BELIEVE some of these English translations of the Christian Holy Bible as taught these days in the churches across the USA.

And we wonder HOW America failed? The entire American nation has been blinded into becoming a herd of sheep caged by ravenous wolves ready to strike at any moment. And, at the top of the list are the fucking ministers, pastors, priests and other BS artists that practice their Sunday SATANIC message of BS.

buckeroo  posted on  2012-02-20   13:33:58 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#29. To: buckeroo (#28)

hy anyone would BELIEVE some of these English translations of the Christian Holy Bible as taught these days in the churches across the USA

The New Testament was originally written in Greek.

The Greek Orthodox Church has recently release a new English translation of the New Testament called the Eastern / Greek Orthodox Bible.


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jwpegler  posted on  2012-02-20   13:38:22 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#30. To: jwpegler (#29)

Excellent ... what English translation do they use?

buckeroo  posted on  2012-02-20   13:42:35 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#31. To: buckeroo (#30)

what English translation do they use?

It's a new English language translation based on the Greek language Constantinople Patriarchate edition of 1904.


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jwpegler  posted on  2012-02-20   13:59:56 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#32. To: jwpegler (#29) (Edited)

I read their website. They claim either the KJV or RSV version. Here is what they say:

The Eastern Orthodox Church officially uses the Septuagint, the Greek Old Testament which was translated from the original Hebrew language into Greek in the third century B.C. The Septuagint of the Orthodox Church contains all the Canonical Books and the Anaginoskoinena Books "worthy to be read" (called Apocrypha in the English Versions). For the New Testament, the original Greek text is used by the Greek Church, while the other Orthodox Churches have translated the Bible into their own native languages from the original Greek, with the Slavonic translation the oldest. The Orthodox Church has not, as yet, translated the Bible into English and so has no official English translation. In the meantime, the Orthodox are temporarily using both the King James Version and the Revised Standard Version.

Here is the REVISED STANDARD VERSION:

Rom.13 [1] Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.

[2] Therefore he who resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.

[3] For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of him who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval,

[4] for he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain; he is the servant of God to execute his wrath on the wrongdoer.

[5] Therefore one must be subject, not only to avoid God's wrath but also for the sake of conscience.

[6] For the same reason you also pay taxes, for the authorities are ministers of God, attending to this very thing.

[7] Pay all of them their dues, taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due.

I don't believe any of this crap.

buckeroo  posted on  2012-02-20   13:59:56 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#33. To: buckeroo (#28)

http://www.openbible.info/topics/understanding

Try to keep the commandments of Jesus, and then you will get the understanding that you will never find, otherwise.

Faith comes before knowledge.

Job 28:28 And he said to man,’Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

That is awesome if you want to know Jesus. Turn from all evil, invite Him into your life-open your heart for the revolution of love that he will show you- and pray to God for forgiveness of past sin.

THEN you will know which Bible is right. Until you do those things, you will be chasing your tail, and nothing will make sense.

Jesus was NOT a rebel against the government. He was a rebel against darkness, illness and hatred.

And God bless you and make His light to shine on your life.

diva betsy ross  posted on  2012-02-20   14:11:24 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#34. To: freedomsnotfree (#2)

Good grief...I use the Geneva bible, often called the pilgrims bible because it's the bible brought over on the Mayflower, and pre-dates the King James bible by 51 years

I found an official resource of an online version of from the Geneva Bible. Here is the copy:

The Epistle Of The Apostle Paul To The Romans - Romans 1-7

01Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers: for there is no power but of God: and the powers that be, are ordained of God.

02Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist, shall receive to themselves condemnation.

03For Magistrates are not to be feared for good works, but for evil. Wilt thou then be without fear of the power? do well: so shalt thou have praise of the same.

04For he is the minister of God for thy wealth: but if thou do evil, fear: for he beareth not the sword for nought: for he is the minister of God to take vengeance on him that doeth evil.

05Wherefore ye must be subject, not because of wrath only, but also for conscience sake.

06For, for this cause ye pay also tribute: for they are God`s ministers, applying themselves for the same thing.

07Give to all men therefore their duty: tribute, to whom ye owe tribute: custom, to whom custom: fear, to whom fear: honor, to whom ye owe honor.

It is not much different than the KJV. Thanks for sharing.

buckeroo  posted on  2012-02-20   14:17:15 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#35. To: diva betsy ross, hondo68 (#33) (Edited)

Jesus was NOT a rebel against the government. He was a rebel against darkness, illness and hatred.

Really? But before going too far... stick with hondo's post#1 Romans 13 1-7 post.

USE POST #1 FOR THE REST OF YOUR DISCUSSION. Also, show how some of these interpretations of Romans 13 provide that GOVERNMENT is TO BE OBEYED as some squirming maggot to be squished by some black booted thug.

buckeroo  posted on  2012-02-20   14:22:35 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#36. To: buckeroo (#35) (Edited)

buck- if you sincerely and honestly want to understand Jesus, then I pray blessings all over you and want to encourage you.

There is no greater pursuit or use of your time.

Something you really need to get your head around is the character of Jesus, so you can understand the Scriptures.

When you understand the character of Jesus, you will be able to pick up any Bible, and understand the Word of God.

Until you surrender to God, and ask for Jesus- and seek salvation, the Bible is not going to make any sense to you. You have no foundation, without your cornerstone.

Jesus saves those who seek Him.

Jesus, himself said that he did not come to abolish the law, but to fulfill the law. Jesus himself said, render to Caesar what is Ceasar's and to God what is God's.

Jesus himself told us to follow laws and commandments. Jesus himself paid the temple tax that was required. Jesus told his followers to observe the laws. Jesus was a revolutionary- because He was talking about love and salvation and repentance from sin. No one else was talking about that stuff. He was not talking about revolution over the government.

There is a very good reason for that and it is much deeper than you understanding of one simple translation of Romans 13.

You have to go so much deeper.

Pray for salvation first- before going any further, if your are serious.

And of course, God bless your period of seeking. If you are playing games, turn back now- because you would be mocking God, and that is so unwise.

diva betsy ross  posted on  2012-02-20   14:43:28 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#37. To: diva betsy ross (#36)

You have to go so much deeper.

DBR - Let me caution you about something ... this is NOT a thread about your personal salvation and all that muck to get all emotional for my soul because some snake-handler told you to "walk on the waters and spread the word" as Jesus did.

I am a deist. I am so convinced that the world is full of shit because people like you believe in some STUPID TRINITY and all that cockamamie, I don't want to hear about it. Well, unless YOU CAN PROVE YOUR BELIEF.

I am interested in what version of the BIBLE you read, that is ALL, hence the title of this thread. If you provide convincing arguments about the reasons for your choice, fine; I shall research that, too. One person already did so and it was the Geneva Bible which is similar to the KJV.

So, what version of the Bible do you read?

buckeroo  posted on  2012-02-20   15:04:02 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#38. To: buckeroo (#37)

pft! Your research on the Bible? lol.... Yeah- that is something smart for people to consider..

ok buck. Follow your free will. Whatever.

diva betsy ross  posted on  2012-02-20   15:15:19 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#39. To: hondo68, all (#28)

Hondo - I just researched a wee bit about your excellent resource, Harry Stout. I'm buying his book: The New England Soul: Preaching and Religious Culture in Colonial New England. As a synopsis of the book:

From Library Journal Stout provides an exhaustive, scholarly survey of the content of both regular and special-occasion sermons in New England from 1630 to 1776. Unlike most previous studies, this monograph treats manuscript sources as well as printed sources. The more than 2000 sermons Stout studies are divided into five generational cohorts based on the dates of the clergy's education, and they give a creditable sample of what the average colonial New Englander heard from the pulpit. For Stout, all five colonial clergy generations experienced and preached a continuing concept of New England settlers as a convenanted people with a unique relationship to God similar to ancient Israel's. Strongly recommended for academic and seminary libraries.Susan A. Stussy, Marian Coll. Lib., Indianapolis Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.

buckeroo  posted on  2012-02-20   15:17:20 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#40. To: diva betsy ross (#38)

Follow your free will. Whatever.

I guess YOU do. Still what version of the Christian Bible so you read?

buckeroo  posted on  2012-02-20   15:18:27 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  



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