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NASB | Revelation 22:12 ¶ "Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to what he has done. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Revelation 22:12 ¶ "Behold, I (Jesus) am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to the merit of his deeds (earthly works, faithfulness). [Is 40:10; Jer 17:10; Matt 16:27; 2 Cor 5:10] |
Bible Question:
Surely in a literal translation Rev 22:12 should end '... according to his works (ergon)' The NASB is interpreting here, not translating. It doesn't seem to like what this verse is saying. Okay I admit I'm a Catholic but I didn't buy my NASB for this kind of thing. Comments from our erudite Greek scholars? |
Bible Answer: Dalcent: From "Principles of Translation", New American Standard Bible: "Modern English Usage: The attempt has been made to render the grammar and terminology in contemporary English. When it was felt that the word-for-word literalness was unacceptable to the modern reader, a change ws made in the direction of a more current English idiom." Grace to you, Kalos |