Is this all it really takes ...

[Dr. Bob]

Missing the point still.

We ALL have faith in Erasmus (and the 5-7 Greek/Latin texts) or NA/USB (and the 5500 Greek texts) to come up with a Greek eclectic blend.

It is the NEXT step of faith that I question:
Do I take step two and have faith in the translators of ANY English version?
or
Do I take step one only and then translate for myself?
or
Do I accept by faith ALL translations into English?
or
Do I accept only ONE translation and condemn all others as fradulent?

Where does MY personal responsibility come in to properly studying the Word of God?

 

[Pastor_Bob]

I do not see a "second step" quite as defined as you see it. The same level of faith that believes that Erasmus, Stephanus, Beza, Aland, Metzger, or a committee of textual critics could produce a Greek text that accurately represents the originals is the same level of faith that believes a translation committee could produce a translation that accurately represents the originals.

What you suggest is a second step, is merely the continuation of the first step, the step of faith.

 

[Terry_Herrington]

Ps 2:1
1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
(KJV)

 

[NaasPreacher (C4K)]

Amen Terry - wonderful verse.

I think you are a bit harsh describing one version onlyism as vanity though.

 

[NaasPreacher (C4K)]

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[Dr. Bob]

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[Ziggy]

A word of tranquility from John Gill (1697-1771):

Let not now any be uneasy in their minds about translations on this account, because they are not upon an equality with the original text, and especially about our own.

For as it has been the will of God, and appears absolutely necessary that so it should be, that the Bible should be translated into different languages, that all may read it, and some particularly may receive benefit of it; he has taken care, in his providence, to raise up men capable of such a performance, in various nations, and particularly in ours.

For whenever a set of men have been engaged in this work, as were in our nation, men well skilled in the languages, and partakers of the grace of God; of sound principles, and of integrity and faithfulness, having the fear of God before their eyes; they have never failed of producing a translation worthy of acceptance.

And in which, though they have mistook some words and phrases, and erred in some lesser and lighter matters; yet not so as to affect any momentous article of faith or practice; and therefore such translations as ours may be regarded as the rule of faith.

And if any scruple should remain on the minds of any on this account, it will be sufficient to remove it, when it is observed, that the Scriptures, in our English translation, have been blessed of God, either by reading them in it, or by explaining them according to it, for the conversion, comfort, and edification of thousands and thousands.

And the same may be said of all others, so far as they agree with the original, that they are the rule of faith and practice, and alike useful.