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NASB | Romans 15:5 Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 15:5 Now may the God who gives endurance and who supplies encouragement grant that you be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus, |
Subject: Perseverance and the word given here? |
Bible Note: Greetings Makarios! It is great to hear from you my Hoosier friend! The ESV is much better than the NIV on Rom. 15:5. This whole topic was a good reminder for me about why I check the original languages (at least in the Greek) before I preach on a passage. I am a firm believer in the inerrancy and inspiration of Scripture. This means that every word is exactly the word that God wanted used, and each point of grammar is important. Sound doctrine flows from God's Word, but if one doesn't know what God's Word actually says, how can one have sound doctrine? The ESV is much more literal in this case than the NIV. The only questionable part is how they translated 'may He give the same to think' as 'may He grant you to live in such harmony'. The KJV is probably the most literal in this case. It says, "Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:" It translates 'the same to think' as 'to be likeminded'. The ASV is pretty good as well: "Now the God of patience and of comfort grant you to be of the same mind one with another according to Christ Jesus:" If I remember correctly, you were always fond of the Holman Bible. It does a good job with this verse: "Now may the God of endurance and encouragement grant you agreement with one another, according to Christ Jesus," Well, I have to get to bed! Grace and peace my friend! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |