The More the Better

Pop Quiz Answer Pop Quiz Date: 2/26/2020 Question: Which Translation? "But first and most importantly seek (aim at, strive after) His kingdom and His righteousness [His way of doing and being right - the attitude and character of God], and all these things will be given to you also." Answer: Amplified (AMP) Different translations of the Bible share different inflections of the same story - It’s like the same story being told my different people! Popular Bible Translations: KJV - King James Version NKJV - New King James Version NIV - New International Version NLT - New Living Translation AMP - Amplified TPT - The Passion Translation NASB - New American Standard Bible ESV - English Standard Version HCSB - Hollman Christian Standard Bible KJV vs NIV: The KJV is a more direct, word-for-word translation; the NIV more "dynamic equivalent" (idea-for-idea translation of the words) KJV vs NKJV: many of those who follow the KJV are more literal in their interpretations of text. NKJV makes it more amenable to more modern thoughts and interpretations. This is not to insinuate that the KJV is wrong NIV vs NLT: The main difference is that the NIV is a word-for-word translation. The NLT is a paraphrase; for context and quick reading. If you’re an English reader the NLT is probably the more readable, but the NIV gives a closer idea of the underlying text. AMP: The Amplified Bible attempts to take both word meaning and context into account in order to accurately translate the original text from one language into another. By using synonyms and definitions, it both explains and expands the meaning of words in the text by placing amplification in parentheses, brackets, and after key words NASB: considered the most accurate , contrary to popular belief of KJV (1611) TPT: The passion translation - scripture in poetic form! Generally, it’s suggest that, for non-Greek-and-Hebrew scholars (like the majority of us), a good rule of thumb is “the more translations the better.” If you take the time to compare and contrast a variety of modern versions, you’ll have a much better chance of grasping the sense of the original text than if you stick with one “favorite” translation. Matt 6:33 AMP: But first and most importantly seek (aim at, strive after) His kingdom and His righteousness [His way of doing and being right - the attitude and character of God], and all these things will be given to you also. TPT: So above all, constantly chase after the realm of God’s kingdom and the righteousness that proceeds from him. Then all these less important things will be given to you abundantly NASB: But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you KJV: But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you NIV: But seek first His kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well NLT: Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need Looking for a huddle of God Girls to do faith with? Join me in the Simply Faithfull Group of FB! We're waiting for you...See you soon! I LOVE doing faith with you!