To: Quix
They are both loose translations that are often more opinion than translations. Even Eugene Peterson admits that and does not recommend his translation as a study bible.
Here for example is how he translates Luke 4:4:
"4Jesus answered by quoting Deuteronomy: "It takes more than bread to really live."
The most important part of that verse he left out.
38 posted on
11/19/2007 7:05:34 AM PST by
Uncle Chip
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To: Uncle Chip
But I have the KJV internalized and mostly greatly memorized.
And, have read the NIV a lot as well as others. I still find THE MESSAGE an abiding blessing.
What versions do you prefer and why?
40 posted on
11/19/2007 7:14:28 AM PST by
Quix
(GOD ALONE IS GOD; WORTHY; PAID THE PRICE; IS COMING AGAIN; KNOWS ALL; IS LOVING; IS ALTOGETHER GOOD)
To: Uncle Chip
I think the Amplified provides a balance to that aspect of THE MESSAGE.
41 posted on
11/19/2007 7:15:33 AM PST by
Quix
(GOD ALONE IS GOD; WORTHY; PAID THE PRICE; IS COMING AGAIN; KNOWS ALL; IS LOVING; IS ALTOGETHER GOOD)
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