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Here's my feelings on those who don't like paraphrase versions of the bible.
If you don't like them, don't read them.
I have a bunch of translations on my Iphone, and I tried reading 1 Samuel with The message, and I hated it. The Message is not my cup of tea.
However, I'm not against paraphrases, I like The living bible. Not to replace the standard translations ( I love the New King James) but as a change of pace.
I see no satanic conspiracies in the paraphrase versions nor do I see it as a part of the one world government religion. I think well meaning people saw a need for people who have a tough time with some translations and needed a change of pace.
I know for myself there are times I need a change of pace when it comes to scripture reading. I mean, how many times have I read certain parts of scripture? It becomes dry after awhile, only because of the repetition. A paraphrase can help make scripture that has become dry to me more interesting. A paraphrase version of scripture will not replace my standard version, but it is there for those dry times when I need something different for a few weeks.
If you don't like them, don't read them.
I have a bunch of translations on my Iphone, and I tried reading 1 Samuel with The message, and I hated it. The Message is not my cup of tea.
However, I'm not against paraphrases, I like The living bible. Not to replace the standard translations ( I love the New King James) but as a change of pace.
I see no satanic conspiracies in the paraphrase versions nor do I see it as a part of the one world government religion. I think well meaning people saw a need for people who have a tough time with some translations and needed a change of pace.
I know for myself there are times I need a change of pace when it comes to scripture reading. I mean, how many times have I read certain parts of scripture? It becomes dry after awhile, only because of the repetition. A paraphrase can help make scripture that has become dry to me more interesting. A paraphrase version of scripture will not replace my standard version, but it is there for those dry times when I need something different for a few weeks.