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Originally Posted by JJ
It is easy to get “twisted around an axel” trying to find “the perfect translation” for sure. But thankfully we can be enriched in Christ Jesus through reading many different translations which today are only a click away on our stationary and portable devices.
And, of course the question of questions is “who do you say Jesus is?”. Because regardless of translation the point is still the same. To His followers Christ is all and in all.
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Idealized “perfection” is always the enemy of “good enough.”
There are many great Bible versions in English. Since language is always a “moving target,” the more modern versions more closely reflect our present language.
I’ll also second the recommendation of the NIV Study Bible. I use this every day. It does not “overlay” one man’s opinions on the scripture like the Recovery Version often does. The numerous scholarly editors prefer to provide background information and diverse interpretations to assist the reader to understand the Bible directly.
Since departing the Recovery, as a time-tested wise principle, I always am skeptical of any ministry or publication based on the teachings of just one man. That fact alone conflicts with the principles found in the scripture.