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NASB | 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed [given by divine inspiration] and is profitable for instruction, for conviction [of sin], for correction [of error and restoration to obedience], for training in righteousness [learning to live in conformity to God's will, both publicly and privately--behaving honorably with personal integrity and moral courage]; |
Subject: Good-bye, NIV |
Bible Note: Dear Hank, Greetings from Yokohama in Jesus' name! I said good-bye to the NIV about 20 years ago! I felt that they had been influenced by the spirit of the age to sacrifice accuracy for 'readability.' I think that my (prophetic? :-)) feelings have been confirmed! On my 'oft-used' bookshelf over my desk, I have several translations (including 3 Japanese!), Study Bibles, and the Pulpit Commentary. In a 'more remote' bookshelf I DO have an NIV, next to the RDB (Reader's Digest Bible :-)). On a sweeter note, my daughter Naomi is sending me a copy of the ESV (with CD-ROM), and I expect to have it in a week or so. Blessings and peace in Christ Jesus, charis |