Bible Question: Do you know why the NASB chose to use "only begotten God" as against "only begotten Son" in John 1:18. Even the sister translation - the Amp. - has "only begotten Son as an alternative. Thank you. |
Bible Answer: PeterH, The reason is because different ancient texts vary on this verse. Some of them read son and others read God. It is a matter of text criticism to try and determine which is more likely the original reading. In Christ, Beja |