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Re: What's Your Favourite Bible Translation And Why? by SATANNIST: 9:46am On Sep 13, 2020
my best is , GOD WILL PUNISH ALL SCAMMING PASTORS DECEIVING GULLIBLE PEOPLE.
EXAMPLE ADEBOYE AND OYEDEPO

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Re: What's Your Favourite Bible Translation And Why? by Powerfly(f): 9:48am On Sep 13, 2020
Kjv or NKJV..
I Find it uncormfortable reading any other translation. I also find it difficult connecting to other translations.. I just love Kjv.

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Re: What's Your Favourite Bible Translation And Why? by Lamanii22(f): 9:50am On Sep 13, 2020
The message Bible or amplified...

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Re: What's Your Favourite Bible Translation And Why? by Gamezi(m): 9:53am On Sep 13, 2020
Tcwork:
Pls let me ask, was any of these translation's made by God?
Do we know the men who made these translations and do we know their standing before God?
Where is the original copy of the new testament, the words of the apostles from where they made their translations?
While translating was anything added or removed from the words of the apostles?
Finally, how do we tell which version to trust?

Alot of versions of bible make me confuse either is word of God or words of a man
Re: What's Your Favourite Bible Translation And Why? by TayusKilzEasyjay(m): 9:53am On Sep 13, 2020
Song of Solomon 8:8 ►
We have a little sister, and she has no breasts: what shall we do for our sister in the day when she shall be spoken for?
Re: What's Your Favourite Bible Translation And Why? by LordIsaac(m): 9:57am On Sep 13, 2020
KJV anyday because to me, you feel the power as it resonates from the Word! cheesy

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Re: What's Your Favourite Bible Translation And Why? by Reference(m): 9:58am On Sep 13, 2020
Tcwork:
Pls let me ask, was any of these translation's made by God?
Do we know the men who made these translations and do we know their standing before God?
Where is the original copy of the new testament, the words of the apostles from where they made their translations?
While translating was anything added or removed from the words of the apostles?
Finally, how do we tell which version to trust?

That is where the Holy Spirit comes in as a free gift of God to 'witness' the Word. That is to take what you read in any text be it the Bible, scriptural books, bulletins, or what you hear in any message, preaching, teaching and extract the 'truth', recreate the right image and make it relevant to your specific needs according to God"s agenda for you.

That is what happened after Jesus arose. He gifted his disciples the Holy Spirit making them understand in real terms all he taught them while on earth. Without the Holy Spirit it is impossible for a Christian to operate.

You can read a million different texts, interpretations, books and listen to all the denominations of Christianity. The Holy Spirit will witness the exact Word God has for you at any specific point in time.

So when I read all the stories running around pastors and men of God 'controlling' or "influencing' or ' brainwashing" members of their congregations I"m just at a loss because this is just impossible. Even Jesus could not do it. He led His disciples for 3 years and they all denied Him at the end.

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Re: What's Your Favourite Bible Translation And Why? by Tigson: 10:00am On Sep 13, 2020
New Living Translation (NLT)

It gives a clearer n dramatic picture of events documented in d bible wen compared wit other translations yet it conveys d original message n revelation of God's word in simple contemporary
English language.

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Re: What's Your Favourite Bible Translation And Why? by Galactico4ever(m): 10:03am On Sep 13, 2020
Good News Bible and the Revised Standard Version.I grew up with the GNV and used RSV during my school days.

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Re: What's Your Favourite Bible Translation And Why? by Reference(m): 10:09am On Sep 13, 2020
Tigson:
New Living Translation (NLT)

It gives a clearer n dramatic picture of events documented in d bible wen compared wit other translations yet it conveys d original message n revelation of God's word in simple contemporary
English language.

I advise you use as many translations as possible. A single Word can make all the difference in catching a message. There are many, many times a particularly translation has brought back memories of what I have heard somewhere and completed the jigsaw puzzle as to what God was saying, days, weeks or even months later. Then on other days I cannot understand a heck of what that translation meant.

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Re: What's Your Favourite Bible Translation And Why? by Deborah98(f): 10:13am On Sep 13, 2020
NIV,easy to understand and read, seconded by NLT and then RSV.
Re: What's Your Favourite Bible Translation And Why? by TruthHurts100: 10:14am On Sep 13, 2020
NWT Kids can read and understand.

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Re: What's Your Favourite Bible Translation And Why? by rollandben(m): 10:18am On Sep 13, 2020
I love this bro. you moved me out of that shallow and of dark thought. i really tapped from this. May God almighty forgive us all.

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Re: What's Your Favourite Bible Translation And Why? by anataala: 10:19am On Sep 13, 2020
Mine are as follows;

1. If Jesus Is God, Why Did Jesus Never Say “I am God”? Worship me

2. If God just forgives all Christians and none of them go to hell, why would any Christian do good when they can sin all they want?
Re: What's Your Favourite Bible Translation And Why? by ZinoFasisi: 10:23am On Sep 13, 2020
Kalatium:
My favourite bible translation is NIV due to its clarity, simplicity and also popularity.

Over to you, what's your favourite bible translation and why?

If you are using anything other than KJV, no be bible u dey read
Re: What's Your Favourite Bible Translation And Why? by Burna440(m): 10:23am On Sep 13, 2020
Madibah:
Bible lies too much..
Bible lies don't follow that book

Nah, it’s not ur Koran that promises u 70 virgins to behead ur fellow man

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Re: What's Your Favourite Bible Translation And Why? by psalmistkakah(m): 10:25am On Sep 13, 2020
Built2last:
Mine is NKJV


IF TITHE AND OFFERING IS THE PROBLEM! STOP PAYING!

I am appalled by the recent enormous attack on churches and pastors. Mostly by people who probably have never paid tithe or may have not given to churches in recent years. They jump on the wagon and irrationally begin to vituperate on matters they have no clue about.

People dont have food, water, electricity and no jobs, they ignore their governors, senators and FG and spend time discussing pastors and judging them on how they spend money. Politicians still your tax with brazen audacity and you do nothing. You are not a member of the churches you attack online, the pastors have never invited you, his members have not come to complain to you before, yet, you complain more than those who give in church.

My conclusion is that you are insanely frustrated and looking for where to poor it. Most Christians are on tin line between unbelief and atheism. If tithe and Offering is your problem, stop paying and serve God with all your heart and serve God truly. Focus on doing personal ministry as you ate led by God.

Jesus commanded you and I to preach the gospel and save SOULS. Can you boast of consciously preaching to anyone this year and leading them to Christ, follow up the person and ensure the person matures to become a disciple? I bet you haven't, in your myopic mind, the only people Jesus commanded to do the work is pastors. Yet, when we ask for true believers you raise your hand. Note, Go ye into the world is a command to all of us. Not a suggestion. What is stoping you from going? Stop hiding behind your keyboards to vent your frustration on pastors.

Pastors are not the reason Nigeria is not working. American pastors have more mega churches, some pastors in America have airstrip in their houses. America is working. The people face their government because they pay tax to the government. In church people wilfully give. Your frustration is that mega churches have money and are spending the money. You forgot that these churches did not become mega in 2020. These were churches started in the back side of town in the 1980s. These men, prayed, laboured, toiled, were disappointed and at some point felt like giving up. At that time, starting a church, pastors were seen as non entities. 35 years later, that little vision has grown by virtue of diligence and hard work. You throw away those years of them paying the price and type rubbish on social media. Focusing your attention on tithe and Offering.

Have you forgotten that millions of churches like them started and didn't last up to five years. Some lasted but the pastors are so indebted that they can't pay their children school fees. Not everyone will succeed in same way. I pay my tithe, give Offerings and you are more frustrated than me who is giving and not complaining. Is it your money? Have I come to beg you before? Are you normal. Pastors are not your problem or the reason for Nigeria's lack of development. You drive a good car, how come you drive a good car and there are family members yours that are trekking. There are widows and orphans in your neighbourhood. You shouldn't drive a good car. Sell it and trek to work. Give all you make to support every poor person in your family and neighbourhood. That's the kind of life you want pastors to leave and you will be happy...You won't sell your car because it makes life convenient for your work, for your family and social status. Pastors also buy these jets because it makes ministry easy for them. Some of them may need to be in 4 countries in a week preaching. Imagine queuing up in every airport and jumping connecting flights.

A jet is to a mega pastor what your mercedes is to you. It's about convenience and tool for ease of work. Get that into your head and work hard. Pray that God will bless your hustle. Learn to mind your business...

.If you feel some pastors are mismanaging their church fund, pray for them in love. God is the ultimate judge. He will test everyone's work at the end. I am not the chief registrar of heaven to know which pastors is eating church money or not. I have my own sins, that's my concern not pastors.
I love this...please open a thread for this write up
Re: What's Your Favourite Bible Translation And Why? by femi4: 10:27am On Sep 13, 2020
Kalatium:
My favourite bible translation is NIV due to its clarity, simplicity and also popularity.

Over to you, what's your favourite bible translation and why?
NIV, use of modern English
Re: What's Your Favourite Bible Translation And Why? by sheDD(m): 10:31am On Sep 13, 2020
RSV
Maybe because of its simpler way of explaining thing
Don't have to deal with "Thou" dost" in every single read

And too, I prefer RVS because it was the first bible version I got used to, when I complete a wholesome read of the whole bible pages and chapter
Re: What's Your Favourite Bible Translation And Why? by mu2sa2: 10:35am On Sep 13, 2020
It's amazing the number of different versions of the bible out there- jw, catholic,
orthodox, kjv, niv etc. And they're not just versions- they are not the same, e.g catholic bible has 6 more books than others. Which of the bibles is THE word of god?
For centuries "only begotten son" appears in john 3.16, but the "new" bibles renders it as "one and only son", dropping begotten. Are they now saying the Christians of yester- years believed in the wrong doctrine in that jesus was not begotten of god?
Re: What's Your Favourite Bible Translation And Why? by Dizzyrascal(m): 10:36am On Sep 13, 2020
Youngzedd:
NIV and NLT is the best.

KJV and NKJV still remain the most terrible translation of all time. Too many errors. The guy did cut and join in there. King James aka slave master.
controversial comment!!!
Re: What's Your Favourite Bible Translation And Why? by Najdorf: 10:52am On Sep 13, 2020
The message
Re: What's Your Favourite Bible Translation And Why? by runningriot: 10:53am On Sep 13, 2020
Madibah:
Bible lies too much..
Bible lies don't follow that book

Gentleman shut up! and embrace the fact that your religion is satanic, barbaric and monstrous causing a lot of Mayhem in the societies after all what is your religion? the book that is written in another language full of deceits and lies that can't be interpreted by her followers! A book that said Christians and those who do not practice it are evil and should be kill? a very much demonic book full of Satanism that breath out terrorists all over the world, isn't it? if not that my religion is practicing the direct opposite of yours all those that converted to it for the gullible of the world would have been killed! We wouldn't accept you in US, France or England! a lot of evidence have shown that your religion and its barbaric book is full of evils! If you are not afraid share your viper book in English translation and give it to Christians like you like to have ours still can't find fault! Bro be careful or else we will expose more of this serpentine religion! Nonsense, a fool full of ignorant! We are not your problems!

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Re: What's Your Favourite Bible Translation And Why? by Essence20(m): 10:54am On Sep 13, 2020
Built2last:
Mine is NKJV


IF TITHE AND OFFERING IS THE PROBLEM! STOP PAYING!

I am appalled by the recent enormous attack on churches and pastors. Mostly by people who probably have never paid tithe or may have not given to churches in recent years. They jump on the wagon and irrationally begin to vituperate on matters they have no clue about.

People dont have food, water, electricity and no jobs, they ignore their governors, senators and FG and spend time discussing pastors and judging them on how they spend money. Politicians still your tax with brazen audacity and you do nothing. You are not a member of the churches you attack online, the pastors have never invited you, his members have not come to complain to you before, yet, you complain more than those who give in church.

My conclusion is that you are insanely frustrated and looking for where to poor it. Most Christians are on tin line between unbelief and atheism. If tithe and Offering is your problem, stop paying and serve God with all your heart and serve God truly. Focus on doing personal ministry as you ate led by God.

Jesus commanded you and I to preach the gospel and save SOULS. Can you boast of consciously preaching to anyone this year and leading them to Christ, follow up the person and ensure the person matures to become a disciple? I bet you haven't, in your myopic mind, the only people Jesus commanded to do the work is pastors. Yet, when we ask for true believers you raise your hand. Note, Go ye into the world is a command to all of us. Not a suggestion. What is stoping you from going? Stop hiding behind your keyboards to vent your frustration on pastors.

Pastors are not the reason Nigeria is not working. American pastors have more mega churches, some pastors in America have airstrip in their houses. America is working. The people face their government because they pay tax to the government. In church people wilfully give. Your frustration is that mega churches have money and are spending the money. You forgot that these churches did not become mega in 2020. These were churches started in the back side of town in the 1980s. These men, prayed, laboured, toiled, were disappointed and at some point felt like giving up. At that time, starting a church, pastors were seen as non entities. 35 years later, that little vision has grown by virtue of diligence and hard work. You throw away those years of them paying the price and type rubbish on social media. Focusing your attention on tithe and Offering.

Have you forgotten that millions of churches like them started and didn't last up to five years. Some lasted but the pastors are so indebted that they can't pay their children school fees. Not everyone will succeed in same way. I pay my tithe, give Offerings and you are more frustrated than me who is giving and not complaining. Is it your money? Have I come to beg you before? Are you normal. Pastors are not your problem or the reason for Nigeria's lack of development. You drive a good car, how come you drive a good car and there are family members yours that are trekking. There are widows and orphans in your neighbourhood. You shouldn't drive a good car. Sell it and trek to work. Give all you make to support every poor person in your family and neighbourhood. That's the kind of life you want pastors to leave and you will be happy...You won't sell your car because it makes life convenient for your work, for your family and social status. Pastors also buy these jets because it makes ministry easy for them. Some of them may need to be in 4 countries in a week preaching. Imagine queuing up in every airport and jumping connecting flights.

A jet is to a mega pastor what your mercedes is to you. It's about convenience and tool for ease of work. Get that into your head and work hard. Pray that God will bless your hustle. Learn to mind your business...

.If you feel some pastors are mismanaging their church fund, pray for them in love. God is the ultimate judge. He will test everyone's work at the end. I am not the chief registrar of heaven to know which pastors is eating church money or not. I have my own sins, that's my concern not pastors.

Thanks for this.
You said it all

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Re: What's Your Favourite Bible Translation And Why? by Nodogragra4me(m): 10:55am On Sep 13, 2020
KJV ...I don't want to argue so let me keep my reason
Re: What's Your Favourite Bible Translation And Why? by Tcwork: 10:56am On Sep 13, 2020
Whenever a Christian gives that over simplistic answer I get worried.
Can't you see the big problem here?
Every Christian, every pastor claims to have the Holy Ghost yet we never come to the same knowledge of the truth
Reference:


That is where the Holy Spirit comes in as a free gift of God to 'witness' the Word. That is to take what you read in any text be it the Bible, scriptural books, bulletins, or what you hear in any message, preaching, teaching and extract the 'truth', recreate the right image and make it relevant to your specific needs according to God"s agenda for you.

That is what happened after Jesus arose. He gifted his disciples the Holy Spirit making them understand in real terms all he taught them while on earth. Without the Holy Spirit it is impossible for a Christian to operate.

You can read a million different texts, interpretations, books and listen to all the denominations of Christianity. The Holy Spirit will witness the exact Word God has for you at any specific point in time.

So when I read all the stories running around pastors and men of God 'controlling' or "influencing' or ' brainwashing" members of their congregations I"m just at a loss because this is just impossible. Even Jesus could not do it. He led His disciples for 3 years and they all denied Him at the end.
Re: What's Your Favourite Bible Translation And Why? by Excallibur(m): 11:03am On Sep 13, 2020
Built2last:
Mine is NKJV


IF TITHE AND OFFERING IS THE PROBLEM! STOP PAYING!

I am appalled by the recent enormous attack on churches and pastors. Mostly by people who probably have never paid tithe or may have not given to churches in recent years. They jump on the wagon and irrationally begin to vituperate on matters they have no clue about.

People dont have food, water, electricity and no jobs, they ignore their governors, senators and FG and spend time discussing pastors and judging them on how they spend money. Politicians still your tax with brazen audacity and you do nothing. You are not a member of the churches you attack online, the pastors have never invited you, his members have not come to complain to you before, yet, you complain more than those who give in church.

My conclusion is that you are insanely frustrated and looking for where to poor it. Most Christians are on tin line between unbelief and atheism. If tithe and Offering is your problem, stop paying and serve God with all your heart and serve God truly. Focus on doing personal ministry as you ate led by God.

Jesus commanded you and I to preach the gospel and save SOULS. Can you boast of consciously preaching to anyone this year and leading them to Christ, follow up the person and ensure the person matures to become a disciple? I bet you haven't, in your myopic mind, the only people Jesus commanded to do the work is pastors. Yet, when we ask for true believers you raise your hand. Note, Go ye into the world is a command to all of us. Not a suggestion. What is stoping you from going? Stop hiding behind your keyboards to vent your frustration on pastors.

Pastors are not the reason Nigeria is not working. American pastors have more mega churches, some pastors in America have airstrip in their houses. America is working. The people face their government because they pay tax to the government. In church people wilfully give. Your frustration is that mega churches have money and are spending the money. You forgot that these churches did not become mega in 2020. These were churches started in the back side of town in the 1980s. These men, prayed, laboured, toiled, were disappointed and at some point felt like giving up. At that time, starting a church, pastors were seen as non entities. 35 years later, that little vision has grown by virtue of diligence and hard work. You throw away those years of them paying the price and type rubbish on social media. Focusing your attention on tithe and Offering.

Have you forgotten that millions of churches like them started and didn't last up to five years. Some lasted but the pastors are so indebted that they can't pay their children school fees. Not everyone will succeed in same way. I pay my tithe, give Offerings and you are more frustrated than me who is giving and not complaining. Is it your money? Have I come to beg you before? Are you normal. Pastors are not your problem or the reason for Nigeria's lack of development. You drive a good car, how come you drive a good car and there are family members yours that are trekking. There are widows and orphans in your neighbourhood. You shouldn't drive a good car. Sell it and trek to work. Give all you make to support every poor person in your family and neighbourhood. That's the kind of life you want pastors to leave and you will be happy...You won't sell your car because it makes life convenient for your work, for your family and social status. Pastors also buy these jets because it makes ministry easy for them. Some of them may need to be in 4 countries in a week preaching. Imagine queuing up in every airport and jumping connecting flights.

A jet is to a mega pastor what your mercedes is to you. It's about convenience and tool for ease of work. Get that into your head and work hard. Pray that God will bless your hustle. Learn to mind your business...

.If you feel some pastors are mismanaging their church fund, pray for them in love. God is the ultimate judge. He will test everyone's work at the end. I am not the chief registrar of heaven to know which pastors is eating church money or not. I have my own sins, that's my concern not pastors.

bless you sir

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Re: What's Your Favourite Bible Translation And Why? by runningriot: 11:08am On Sep 13, 2020
mu2sa2:
It's amazing the number of different versions of the bible out there- jw, catholic,
orthodox, kjv, niv etc. And they're not just versions- they are not the same, e.g catholic bible has 6 more books than others. Which of the bibles is THE word of god?
For centuries "only begotten son" appears in john 3.16, but the "new" bibles renders it as "one and only son", dropping begotten. Are they now saying the Christians of yester- years believed in the wrong doctrine in that jesus was not begotten of god?

Far better than yours that preach about Killing is a blessing and tolerance is a course! imagine a religion that has a lot whole of evidence about evil chasing shadows, crippling the societies invade and win by killing that is against all sane constitution and tradition!
Re: What's Your Favourite Bible Translation And Why? by mu2sa2: 11:13am On Sep 13, 2020
runningriot:


Far better than yours that preach about Killing is a blessing and tolerance is a course! imagine a religion that has a lot whole of evidence about evil chasing shadows, crippling the societies invade and win by killing that is against all sane constitution and tradition!
You ignore the boulder in your eyes ......!
Re: What's Your Favourite Bible Translation And Why? by Kayw4re(m): 11:13am On Sep 13, 2020
ggirl4real:
Easy to Read Version

REASON: During the days of my regular church attendance, my Pastor loved that translation. I don't know about now.

*During the days of ur regular church attendance bawo* ....
Re: What's Your Favourite Bible Translation And Why? by ggirl4real: 11:14am On Sep 13, 2020
Kayw4re:


*During the days of ur regular church attendance bawo* ....

Oga, church don turn business now o.

I don leave am for them jare
Re: What's Your Favourite Bible Translation And Why? by Nobody: 11:16am On Sep 13, 2020
I think I prefer KJV. I had an experience yesterday as I was searching the scriptures online. So it brought out many translations when I punched in the Bible passage. As I was reading through the various translations, I discovered I wasn't feeling them. So I quickly scrolled to the KJV version and it hit me on the right spot! Hehe... grin

I just like the way it is written with the not too straight forward English. There's just something about it for me though.

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