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Recent content by Deeplays

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    John 1 ESV

    Not sure if this is the right place to post this but ... in finding my way "back" to God I have read the below verse many times but it has resonated with me so strongly today. This for me in my simple un-educated way tells me all I need to know. Hope some will understand where I am coming from...
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    Does The Bible Translation Matter ?

    So true .... ) on all counts.
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    Does The Bible Translation Matter ?

    On mobile so typing a bit messed up. I meant to say... Trying to press only one version as absolute truth seems like having an agenda.
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    Does The Bible Translation Matter ?

    We could bat back and forth in this all day. But taking the high ground and saying only one translation is the pure word of God is imo wrong and short sighted. I'm happy it works for you but sent try press an agenda saying all other translations are only part truth. I'm currently reading through...
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    Does The Bible Translation Matter ?

    And so this would mean all those that read the bible before the NIrV translation did not know Christ ? I dont agree at all. So actually not deceived as im finding my own way , and have found comfort understanding and a closer relationship to God reading through a number of translations. But each...
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    Does The Bible Translation Matter ?

    With all respect I dont think there is just 1 translation ... all the books I have so far read carry the "word" ...
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    Does The Bible Translation Matter ?

    Hi thanks for the extended reply fascinating on one level how things evoloved with the bible and its history. Very informative thank you :)
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    Does The Bible Translation Matter ?

    Hi I have been reading the ESV on my app , but something tonight prompted me to look at the Catholic Bible, maybe as this was the faith I was born into. For me study is and learning has to go hand in hand with "faith" .... May not be a question many want to answer but is there one universal...
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    A Life Of Sin & Terrible Actions

    Sorry @aiki I meant to quote your questions directly but couldn't work out how and it just added it to your post .... myBad.
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    A Life Of Sin & Terrible Actions

    Thank you for posting the above , certainly much for me to read through here. It is appreciated.
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    A Life Of Sin & Terrible Actions

    Im starting to understand the concept that we have already been forgiven , and maybe I need to start forgiving myself and start trying to do "right" rather than making a mess of everything, which in my life I have become an expert at. Time is of essence ....
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    Does The Bible Translation Matter ?

    Well tons of replys thanks :) Im kinda confused the more I read the threads here but can see its a topic many are passionate about. In the end for me its made me realize its about trying to understand what God is saying. But I think im going to stick with my NIV study bible (as its familiar to...
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    Does The Bible Translation Matter ?

    Excuse my ignorance but can you expand and what you mean by the above ? If certain scripture is omitted from a "bible" then surley that makes the works incomplete ? Do you mean they are less books or passages in the NIV as opposed to the KJV (example only) thanks )
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    Does The Bible Translation Matter ?

    Lots of really good and interesting points raised here ... seems I have my homework cut out ! :)
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    Does The Bible Translation Matter ?

    Hi I have the NIV version / and a NIV study bible ... I know they are many different translations KJV NKJV and so on, but does it make any difference ? I just find the wording of the NIV much clearer to understand and make sense of. Even though the KJV is certainly more poetic sounding with its...