What Bible Translation is the Most Accurate?

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[@robertabrao7785]

I use every translation I can get my hands on so I can truly identify truth. We should all be doing the same, my prayer for all is that we search God’s word as if it is buried treasure. It’s hard work, but there is no free after reward.

[@annapaulal.h.1393]

❣️

[@marvinthemartian6788]

I have 22 translations. I use the John MacArthur study bible in the nkjv as my primary. I have jay p greens kj3 and interlinear Bible, the Septuagint interlinear and my majority text interlinear arrives tomorrow. If my obedience matched my resources, I’d be doing swimmingly

[@Triay314]

Amen 🙏🏾

[@jordanwhite3564]

Great! Please review the Concordant Literal Version

[@exjwfromwyoming1275]

I appreciate your efforts and helping those of us who are currently weak and continue to upbuild us, thank you.

[@BeroeanPickets]

I appreciate that

[@gaylescovel7308]

This was very timely❣ Thankyou so much!

[@JWC-iw9um]

Thank you Eric. You must have been reading my notes. My search for a new (better) translation has just begun.

[@MichaelTheophilus906]

LSB, NASB, MLV

[@Lovealwayswins1]

Thanks Eric. We are so blessed these days to have such an abundance of information. I like accuracy and unbiased information. Great research. God bless you.

[@BeroeanPickets]

Thank you so much.

[@guyplacencio9454]

This will make such a big difference in studying the Bible personally

[@dissidentfairy4264]

This gives new meaning to "New Light". Thank you, Eric, for your brilliant explanation regarding the differences between various translations and doxology. It was very enlightening!

[@BeroeanPickets]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dissidentfairy4264]

@@BeroeanPickets Very much so:-)

[@caribbeanqueen7406]

Excellent!

[@dawnbehatin1224]

I enjoy all of your presentations! Thank you!

[@ProselyteofYah]

I can tell you, in my experience volunteering to help out in a Bible translation project and being involved in the 2001 project, it's no walk in the park! And I've witnessed a lot of bias in various translations when looking through many manuscripts and interlinears. It's one thing we try our utmost to avoid. No matter what ideas or theological positions we have. The text, language and culture of the time in relation must always take priority in such projects. And it takes a very, very long time to sift through the noise of years of tradition in ways you've never imagine until you're actually in that space.

[@BeroeanPickets]

So very true!

[@vintage6346]

Do you speak a second language, Proselytiser of Yah?

[@vintage6346]

@@ProselyteofYah, That sounds like a very practical way of working on the project. Your research has probably taught you things that even native speakers don't know. Do you work mostly "online" on those projects? Do you have a supervisor who gives feedback?

[@vintage6346]

@@ProselyteofYah, I have a unique interest in Bible translation that only began recently. Watchtower has made the Bible in sign language. There is at least one other complete Bible in sign language, but it's owners charge a fee to use it. When I make a video in sign language (coming soon!), I do not want to use Watchtower's video recordings of sign language. So, suddenly, I'm faced with creating my own "translation" of any Bible texts that I quote.

[@exjw.believer.philippines]

wow. it takes a lot of time . And Brain. I'm happy for you Matt. I hope God's holy spirit teaches you in all "deep things of His word ". Trinidad Seloveres here

[@ckelly5141]

This video, although quite short, is so excellent and contains so many fine spiritual and scriptural points to consider, that is, if one really wants to know God and his Son.

[@user-qg4nu5kp3k]

Thank you Br.Eric. NLT is my favorite.

[@ckelly5141]

Such a great point about inherent bias of any one particular translation Eric. This is so important for the reader and Bible student to discern. It is also vital to compare spiritual with spiritual(1Cor.2:13).

[@barryvoltapetti7174]

Keep seeking keep knocking

[@melchizedekoumamakora6271]

Thank you very much indeed

[@user-ih9rf1il4u]

❤you Eric thank you for all your videos you do

[@toddhayes3506]

Great Job Eric Critical Thinker

[@avalanning]

I’m an ex-jw and that’s exactly why I clicked on this video. Thank you

[@akatheheretic3014]

TRUTH . . . Is Only , for Those 👉 who Truly Want It !! IT , can ONLY . . Be Found . . With Help , from 🙌 JEHOVAH's 🙌 Holy Spirit 🕊️ !!! In the Hands of the Son 👈 of GOD . . Our Lord , Jesus Christ 🤗. 💁 It's as Simple as That .

[@alfredmicallef6011]

Think again see video of xjw Kim Mikey oct.17 22 .

[@akatheheretic3014]

@@alfredmicallef6011 What . . are you Speaking of ?? 🤷

[@akatheheretic3014]

@@alfredmicallef6011 Send the link . . 😏

[@Lovealwayswins1]

Amen seek and he shall find.

[@scotlandd]

I like what you said about handing the truth on a platter. You have to really dig to gain the truth.

[@vintage6346]

Hi scotlandd. I saw you KZbin channel and left you a comment there. Nice to see you here.

[@scotlandd]

@@vintage6346 Thank you. I've listened to Eric from nearly the first of my awakening. He has good sound research and thoughts.

[@vintage6346]

@@scotlandd, That was what I got from him, too. I woke up almost four years ago. I read both of Ray Franz' books. Soon afterward, I found Eric's first Spanish-language video, and watched it all the way through. It was a little ironic that I would finish waking up by listening to a video in my second language,... spoken by a Canadian, whose second language was Spanish.

[@KillTheEgo1223]

Eric, you explained this subject soo well. I myself like the KJV but I’m not a King James only guy. I use to think the NWT was the most accurate Bible, that is of coarse until I started to compare it to the other translations and then realized it’s actually a pretty sad translation. Yes I do encourage all to compare the different translation but most importantly to ask for the Holy Spirit’s guidance when doing so and yes, then the real truth will set you free. Peace 😊

[@annapaulal.h.1393]

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[@bobpfohl6268]

"SORRY' There is no easy path to truth"! These words you spoke are very true. I dare say impossible until the "2nd coming"? what I mean by this is when Jesus actually sets up his kingdom here on earth we cannot find the complete truth. Until then, I believe we must all strive to do the best we can with what we have to work with. This includes staying away from “Men” and “Organizations” that want you to follow them and to set themselves up and our leaders! I find it important for each of us to learn from one another and continue to "search" and "dig" and "seek for that pearl of great value" and not stop until Jesus himself tells us personally to do so! This is a great topic to discuss, and by doing so i think we get closer to that truth we all seek to find. It's somewhat refreshing to review important topics such as this (Vs "let’s say the Trinity") where the post fills up with so many "Babylonian Trolls" only bent on indoctrinating others with their doctrines’!

[@antonio8677]

You're spot on Bob. Quite agree.

[@Lovealwayswins1]

Amen great comment!

[@7M-7]

The Living Bible by Tyndale is a good translation due to it being easy to read, you will not want to put it down. But it's also a paraphrase which has to be approached with some caution and a lot of cross referencing with other translations is necessary when you come across some scriptures presented in a way that's unfamiliar.

[@joanslominski4102]

I like the 2001 translation as well. So far, I disagreed with only one of their comments in an explanation regarding a scripture. However, in all other aspects so far, I feel this is the best translation I found. I recommend the 2001 translation

[@ThePopypete]

Thanks😊 .

[@coolclearfacts6105]

Some questions: 1. Are you sympathetic to any particular denomination? Why? 2. What bible dictionary would you suggest? 3. What bible commentary would you suggest. Thanks for posting the video. I enjoyed listening to you.

[@johncalvert7243]

The King James is the only English version that does not change the Word of the Living God into a lie in Proverbs 18:1.

[@blindear5303]

The Bible is like a box of puzzle pieces and they need to be precise to fit together.

[@erikallder8199]

Search "Walter Veith what's the difference between bible versions"- his lecture does a great job of going into the history of the manuscripts and changes made to different translations. My favorite part is at the end where he has people from the audience get on stage with their different versions and compare verses. Some translations have straight-up removed verses altogether. For myself, I've settled on the KJV after seeing how corrupted many of the modern versions are (including the NIV).

[@vandamedeiros1101]

Totally agree with you Eric Allder , plus there’s a lot more! A lot more to. Example Most scholars agree that the worst translation they have ever come across is the New World Translation! The New World translation Committee used the Catholic priest Johanne’s Greeber s translation , which he admits was given to him by holy SPIRITS of God ! He claimed that he received Supper natural guidance as he translated, after much time in prayer, with his wife acting as a medium and with visions of the actual words given to him on occasion! So The new World Translation committee used Certain scriptures like John 1:1 SMH 🤦🏻‍♀️ The King James was translated from the Texas Recptus over 5,000 scrolls and 70 translators ! I trust the KJB ❤️‍🔥

[@ginnymurray1869]

Me too. It has proved accurate and it has poetic beauty like no other translation.

[@shawnglass108]

The modern translations absolutely do not remove verses. They are based on the Critical Greek text, the Nestle-Aland 28the edition. The Critical text takes into account all of the available manuscripts that God has preserved for us. Including the earliest manuscripts, Codex Siniaticus and Codex Vaticanus. As well as other early manuscripts. The verses you’re saying are not in the early manuscripts and they aren’t used in any of the writings of the early church Fathers. These verses were added later. If you don’t believe me then look up the History of The Comma Johanneum (1 John 5:7-8) and how it even became added to the Textus Receptus, The Greek text that the KJV is based on. Every verse is carefully considered in the modern Critical Text. There’s a very good reason why all of modern Christian scholarship relies on the Critical text. We have over 1,000 times the amount of ancient manuscripts now than the small amount that the Textus Receptus was based on..and none of the manuscripts Erasmus had were early than the 11th century! He did a great job with what he had. Other than the pressure he faced to include certain Latin Vulgate readings by the Roman Catholic Church. He was a Roman Catholic priest..So verses were not removed. They weren’t there to begin with.

[@7M-7]

Biblehub is also my favorite due to how the different translations are laid out scripture by scripture according to what you have looked up

[@7M-7]

@@danielsellers4958 I have not, what do you like about it?

[@danielsellers4958]

@@7M-7 It reads MUCH more beautifully and smoothly than both the CSB and the ESV, while retaining the same high literary quality of the ESV or KJV, and it's pretty much open source with extremely generous licensing. The fact that it isn't owned by any particular denominations is also a plus!

[@7M-7]

@@danielsellers4958 Thank you for that, I am definitely looking for the "ultimate translation", (I'm pretty sure you know what I mean). Right now I am a big fan of "The Living Bible" published by Tyndale, it's a paraphrased edition but it reads very easy,-it flows nicely. I find myself using other translations with it a lot though to verify some of its thoughts on the scriptures...but it's worth picking one up if you happen to come across one. I bought mine off Ebay- the large print edition- because I had been given a very small version that covered just the new testament and loved how it read

[@stevenaguilera9202]

@@danielsellers4958 Which translation are you referring to ?

[@pattube]

Personally I like: Formal * ESV. Accurate, elegant. Arguably the truest heir to the Tyndale-KJV tradition (e.g. I know it's debatable but I'd argue it has a better manuscript evidence base than TR/majority text based translations like the NKJV and MEV). But the ESV's weakness is it's not as clear or as natural-sounding as more functionally equivalent translations. The ESV strives more to be understandable than to be clear and natural. * LEB. From Logos Bible. Arguably the best modern English "word for word" translation. It's closer to a crib for the biblical Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek than any other modern English translation that I've seen. And I suspect a crib for the biblical languages is what most who argue for "literal" or "word for word" translations really want anyway. * NASB/LSB. The LSB is, in essence, John MacArthur's version of the NASB. I prefer the LEB for a more woodenly direct "word for word" translation, but NASB/LSB is solid in that respect too. Many pastors and teachers of a certain generation or age who are likewise proficient in Koine Greek (that is, the Greek of the New Testament) seem to love the NASB/LSB. Mediating * CSB. It's tongue-in-cheek seen as the Southern Baptist version. I see it more like a (slightly) less gender inclusive version of the NIV 2011. But the CSB is also less literary than the NIV (e.g. see the Psalms). The CSB is usually perceived to have less baggage than the NIV in general, probably because the CSB is relatively new; baggage typically takes time to accumulate, and the CSB may one day lose its lustre as well. * NIV. Although the 2011 caused an uproar among conservative evangelicals, I think the uproar was and is overblown. That's not to say I don't agree with many or even most of the criticisms against the NIV 2011. In fact, I do agree with most of the criticisms, especially on the gender inclusive issues (e.g. "assume authority"; Phoebe as a "deacon"). Indeed, I'm a complementarian. But even though I'd agree with the criticisms, I think it'd be fairer to argue the NIV translation committee, viz. the CBT, made inferior linguistic choices than that the NIV 2011 translators are some kind of theological compromisers or kowtowing to modern feminism or liberals or the like. The latter rhetoric against faithful fellow Christians is what is overblown to me. Functional * NET. I don't particularly care for the translation itself, per se, though that's not to suggest I dislike it by any means, but in any case the textual notes are amazing. The notes offer tremendous insight into how translation is and ought to be done. * NLT. So very different from TLB! TLB was a paraphrase of the ASV originally done by one man, Kenneth N. Taylor, for his children. But NLT is an altogether different beast and only really shares its name with its predecessor. The NLT is a rich and fully dynamic or functionally equivalent translation done by a committee of some of the best conservative evangelical scholars today. Although it wouldn't be my choice for a primary translation, I think it's useful for certain groups (e.g. non-native English speakers, English speakers who aren't as literate). It's also good for those who want a fresh take on a passage or book of the Bible.

[@Deus_Existe]

Excellent, brother. Just a small addendum: at 11:58, it's "1" John 4:1. Best regards from Brazil.

[@GorgeousRoddyChrome]

Every answer to this question has a good measure of subjectivity. Some more than others. That is the nature of of interpreting and translating meanings of any writings from antiquity. Further, translating the "Bible" has so many additional challenges. After all, even translating one contemporary language to another has challenges. Rarely is a word-for-worg translation even possible. Instead, a concept of the meaning of a word in one language has no equivalent in another, e.g. what is the English word for the German word "schadenfreude"? There exists no single word that even comes close, really. Add to such a challenge the difference in both the worldview and general knowledge from an ancient people to modern times; never mind the vast difference in worldviews between modern cultures. Using a source such a Bible Hub to read and compare various translations is an excellent suggestion! On top of that, using concordances other than (the often criticized) Strong's Exhaustive is important to. Lastly, ditching the WT (and other Christian apologists) propogandist method of picking a single translated word from scripture, the pondering all the possible ancient meaning along with modern day dictionary definitions, while using a heuristic approach in thought, does not lead to more accurate understanding. In fact, that method is a foundation of doctrinal disagreement and denominational schism in Christianity, especially in fundamentalist movements lead by lay-pastors. (WT is just one of many of such denominations) Nowhere is this more evident than in the countless vague passages in the Bible, and especially in symbolic prophetic interpretations. When we were JWs we believed we had a good handle on understanding both the ancient Jews before Christ as well as the Jew and gentile peoples of Jesus time. We did not. (But neither do Christians in general) Regardless of how much we study genuine history, learn about the related ancient cultures, and cross reference everything we can learn from modern scholarship, there will be numerous areas and subject matter where we just have to make a choice for what we believe on those matters. Even though what meaning we "pick" may be based on much reading and reflection, such picks will be made by what aligns with our prior sensibilities. Yet once we pick, we "know" we are "right" and people that think otherwise are incorrect. That last problem may be our greatest personal challenge -- overcoming our presuppositions and biases. GREAT VIDEO!!!

[@aljawisa]

2 Timothy 3:7

[@homerhill-b7h]

While I admittedly do not see eye to eye with some of Eric's thoughts, credit where credit is due, he did a good job on this topic. The bible has been the most manipulated and twisted bit of literature over the centuries and is a tough one to look at objectively. The absolute biggest problem with all translations is the biased towards existing doctrine and what man's preconceived notions of what the bible is trying to say - instead of what it actually says. The vast amount of doctrine was passed down from the various councils conducted in the 4th century by the Catholic Church. They purposefully put a spin on the scriptures to keep the masses in fear of their "immortal soul" so they could control them. To make sure their secret was kept, they made it illegal to read, or even own, a bible; saying that the church was the only one that had the ability to do so. Anyone found with a bible was burned at the stake. Imagine that, the self-proclaimed gatekeepers to God keeping the masses stupefied to retain their power and prestige...why does that sound familiar? This leads to another problem: that of people putting faith in one bible over another, saying one has more faults than another. The truth is that all bible translations tweak God's word in some way or another to promote their own line of thought over another, or to keep people in line to their hierarchal structure. For example, the Church of England eventually allowed the Bible to be printed in English for all of the common people, but only if it was translated by state-sanctioned translators. The Roman-leaning King James authorized his new translation in 1611 (done by hand-picked, church hirelings) which continued the tradition of state-controlled religion. To note, for instance, in his translation the word "church" had supplanted the actual word "ecclesia"; thereby changing the meaning forever. Hint - "Ecclesia" does not equal "church". And for those of you who swear by the the King James Bible, remember, the King James Version, is not THE bible. Rather, it is a VERSION of the Bible. Look at the title page of the book where it tells you as such. Realize that the King James Version was a state-created and state-authorized book and Christians are foolish if they trust a Roman emperor or a British monarch to handle the word of God fairly and without bias; especially if they want to keep the masses in line. Even its archaic use of English is confusing and can cause points of contention. This is why all translations must be considered, especially the original Hebrew and Greek, to come to a common consensus about "truth".

[@JWC-iw9um]

When my own reawakening happened a few years back, what Bible translation to use was a challenge for me. I had copies of the NWT but didn’t feel comfortable. I prayed, and soon discovered The Code Bible for Men (sic). But after some six months of study, I realised that I needed to move closer to a translation that was a little bit more orthodox, but also one that contained God’s name. I decided on the Legacy Standard Bible, published by The Lockman Foundation.

[@shawnglass108]

The Legacy Standard is a fantastic translation! I bought one and use the LSB app as well. It’s free…I use several translations. My favorites being The ESV, LSB, NASB95, the KJV, and the NKJV.

[@makarov138]

The scriptures must be read and understood from the view that the original readers would have gotten THEN. Audience relevance must be applied for proper biblical understanding. The scriptures were written TO THEM. They are preserved for us. We must ascertain their understanding at that time for proper understanding today.

[@bobpfohl6268]

Multiple thanslations is the way for me with the "best ones" first! along with research material and discussion with other truth seekers.

[@BeroeanPickets]

Right on, Bob!

[@albert-cristiandumitrache4462]

Should i read the bible from Jahovas witnesses?

[@ascotinva]

Not too sure of this Eric but I believe they changed the gender of Junia, the female Apostle, in the NWT

[@BeroeanPickets]

Agreed. "Truth in Translation" makes a good argument about that.

[@aiercooledengine]

What is the scriptural reference for that so I can check it out?

[@ascotinva]

@@aiercooledengine Romans 16:7 I think

[@aiercooledengine]

@@ascotinva Thank you I'll check it out.

[@aiercooledengine]

@@ProselyteofYah Thanks

[@patriciahines4660]

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing . I would like to know your opinion on the peshitta Holy Bible Translated on Bible hub .😊

[@BeroeanPickets]

It's good. I use it often, though no translation is free of error.

[@johnneufeld6019]

Tell us about Daniel 9 verse 26😅

[@thirion826]

None,if doesn't translates the word,"sperms=fruits and seeds".Daniel never asked "legumes", cooked food.

[@oceansams5886]

I have a collection of Bible's. I love to compare each scripture. It's fun, educational, and inspirational. I would love to have the catholic bible. In the 1970s, my friend found a catholic bible at a yard sale. Many of the chapters are not in the kjv or other bibles. I find it fascinating.

[@mentzerdavid]

The word is alive if not would be lost how he has kept it alive

[@davidmichael3189]

So Basically, which one. Thanks.

[@on2ndtott312]

Imo, none of the above! Research shows that the bible contradict's itself, among other things...anyways.

[@vintage6346]

David, I like biblehub. Usually, I start with the Beroean Standard Bible. But then I compare it to a few others. Sometimes one or two will use an entirely different [English] word in some spot. Biblehub makes it easy to switch to the original Hebrew or Greek for a particular word, too.

[@BeroeanPickets]

I hear that a lot, but when you look into it, you see that it doesn't.

[@MichaelTheophilus906]

Deut 6.4-6, Mark 12.28-32, John 17.3, John 20.17, Rom 15.6, Rom 16.27, I Cor 8.6, II Cor 11.31, I Tim 2.5, Rev 3.2, Rev 3.12, and many other scriptures. This is truth.

[@vintage6346]

Lots and lots of numbers.

[@scrimshank1]

Thinking of punctuation, how about " I say unto you, today you shall be with me in Paradise" or " I say unto you today, you shall be with me in Paradise"

[@Tren-bh7sp]

Nice video. I recently discovered that all the Bible translations have flaws. We can never know the truth if we stick to one translation.

[@georgerickard4915]

Eric that last scripture you have cited is inaccurate. It is 1 John 4:1 not John 4:1.

[@CausticSociety]

How many have used the interlinear bible for comparison? Let's compare the book of John in the interlinear bible to the bible this person said was a good translation at the beginning of the video-the new world translation. If you feel it is still a good translation then throw out the rest.

[@BeroeanPickets]

Don't be silly. No Bible translation is totally faithful to the original. We should keep them all. Stick only to one, like the KJV and you're hampering your research.

[@---zc4qt]

It is a fact that there are MANY English Bibles. Some of the English Bibles that have been made over the past 400 years are: ALT, Ampl., Anderson N.T., ASV, Beck, Berean, Cassirer N.T., CEB, CEV, CLV, Darby, Disc. N.T., EHV, ESV, Fenton, GNB, Goodspeed, GW, Holman, ICB, ISV, Jubilee, KJV, KJV-2000, KJ21, Lamsa, Lattimore N.T., Lexham, LSV, Majority N.T., Scot McKnight N.T., Mess., MEV, MJLT, MKJV, MLV, Moffatt, NASB-95, NASB-2020, NASV-77, NCV, NET, N.Ev.T., NHEB, NIV-84, NIV-2011, NJV ( Jewish), NKJV, NLT, N, NOG Bible, Noyes N.T., NWT, OJB, Org. N.T., Pickering N.T., Power N.T., Purified Tr. (N.T.), Quaker Bible, Recovery, Roth., RSV, R-YLT, Sawyer N.T., the Scriptures, Stern, Thomson, TNIV, TLV, Tyndale, Understandable N.T., Unvarnished N.T., Vic, Webster, Wesley N.T., Weymouth N.T., WEB, Whiston N.T., Williams' N.T., Wilton N.T., Worrell N.T., Wuest, WwE, YLT, and others.

[@cmotherofpirl]

Revised Standard Version for overall accuracy :) , the Tanakh for the Hebrew Scriptures.

[@margaritaesparza5344]

Brother I have a question, why in Exodus 3:14 Moses asked God what was his name and God told him that his name was I AM THAT I AM, in 3:15 God said this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations. It mean for me that he said what was his name for ever, and Jesus did not said the name of his father, he just named hin Father. So why some bibles call God Jehovah.

[@BeroeanPickets]

Moses knew God's name as YHWH. That name appears in the context of that passage in Exodus. But to a Hebrew, a name was more than a label to distinguish one person from another. Since Jehovah had done nothing for the nation at that time, his name was meaningless. When YHWH changed Abram's name to Abraham, it was because he was going to be the father to a multitude, so his new name became predictive. Moses wanted to know what God was going to do, so he was asking for a name. Even today, when we create a project to accomplish something, we give the project that tells others of its purpose.

[@exjw.believer.philippines]

I appreciate this talk .Thank you Eric. Yeah as you said, finding the truth is like finding a pearl. I often read NWT Reference Bible. But then I have to compare what it says in other versions.And I can get the clearer picture of what it says.

[@BeroeanPickets]

Well said!

[@lalo2641]

It has numbers for everyword

[@alwaysadawg6488]

Any translation that has the word "hell" in it is not fully accurate. The word "hell" is from Norse religion and appears nowhere in the original Hebrew and Greek Bible texts.

[@DS-uo5ie]

1 Corinthians 15:1-4

[@gerrydrums3945]

Everything has already been decided. It was known long ago what each person would be. So there's no use arguing with God about your destiny. Ecclesiastes 6;10. But, my child, let me give you some further advise: Be careful, for writing books is endless, and much study wears you out. That's the whole story. Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone's duty. God will judge us for everything we do, including every secret thing, whether good or bad. Ecclesiastes 12; 12-14.

[@BeroeanPickets]

If it is all decided, then there is no free will and we are not to be blamed for our sins. Predestination puts all the blame on God. Hmm, who would want us to blame God for everything?

[@gerrydrums3945]

@@BeroeanPickets God knows all things, King Solomon's words of wisdom in the scriptures l have quoted have nothing to do with free will or blame, that view point is mans spoilt winging attitude, not Almighty God....... I will proclaim the name of the Lord; how glorious is our God! He is the Rock; his deeds are perfect. Everything he does is just and fair. He is a faithful God who does no wrong, how just and upright he is! Deuteronomy 32; 3,4. You can make this choice by loving the Lord your God, obeying him, and committing yourself firmly to him. This is the key to your life. And if you love and obey the Lord, you will live long in the land the Lord swore to give your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Deuteronomy 30; 20. AMEN. Love and Peace to you Eric.

[@BeroeanPickets]

@@gerrydrums3945 God is not a slave to his abilities. He can know all things, but he can choose not to.

[@gerrydrums3945]

@@BeroeanPickets My Godly given humour tells me that God might long delay the time when mankind judges angels....Ahhhhh magoo you've done it again. lol.

[@calledisrael434]

I personally use the older 1950's American New Standard now [they have edited it back for cost cutting in new Books] which has many over layers & centre columns with ALL possible tranlations in Hebrew, Greek ,Latin & English &possible word meanings . Hard to find in any good condition these days ....it is my choice.....good hunting! .good BOOK!...Maranatha Shalom....old Messianic Jew.

[@aaronwood8012]

The new world translation has to be the bottom of the pile ...c’mon man !!

[@911elijah]

Believing in Jesus is calling YHWH Father.

[@911elijah]

I love this. Thank you1

[@BeroeanPickets]

Quite right.

[@Lolo-qw9vy]

Thank-you for this video. It's very helpful and brings a better understanding on scripture which by the way brings a question to mind. Some have left the JW'S and taken up another belief in religion and now believe there's a literal hell where suffering and burning is forever. In scripture apparently after his death Jesus went to preach in hell, I think they refer to 1Peter 3: 19, 20. My question is if God is a Loving God why would he make you burn and suffer for ever and ever? To me that's not Loving but more of a scare tactic like the JW'S do to keep you in their religion. I appreciate your comments. Thanks again. 🙏

[@mutata057]

hell hades greek or sheol hebrew just means the grave where we are all going. You are right in thinking God is love he would not burn someone forever in a fire. Jeremiah 32v5 condemns Judah for burning their children in sacrifice to Molech and YHWH says it did not even come up into his heart to do such a thing. Fire generally means complete destruction and Rev 20 v10 speaks about the devil & false prophet being thrown into the lake of fire...v13.14.15 speaks about the dead being given up from the sea and 'hell' (grave) being judged and the v14 says that 'hell'(grave) and death were thrown into the lake of fire. All this language is symbolic because you cant pick up death or the grave & throw them into a furnace. It just represents the 'second death' which is permanent destruction. Torment is when a wicked person knows there is no resurrection to life for them. Rev 21v3,4 "...death will be no more...." so no more graves permanent removal. Our heavenly father is love and it did not ever come into his heart to burn people. What a comfort! Blessings

[@amberforcen1177]

Walter veith has an excellent video about 12 years ago called battle of the Bible

[@karenwestberg5838]

Bible scholar Dr. Julius R. Mantey made some very interesting comments about ‘The New World Translation’.

[@BeroeanPickets]

Such as??

[@bobthompson8021]

“I have never found any so-called translation that goes so far away from what the Scripture actually teaches as these books published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. They are so far away from what there is in the original Hebrew and the original Greek.” Dr. Julius Manley “….it’s biased and it’s deceptive because they deliberately changed words in a passage of Scripture to make it fit into their doctrine. They distorted the Scripture in many passages ….scores and scores of passages in the New Testament dealing with the deity of Christ especially.” Dr Julius Mantey A number of KZbin videos can be found showing him speaking on this subject. Also, of course, google provides further in-depth information on his credentials and his views.

[@karenwestberg5838]

Thank you! Yet Jehovah’s Witnesses are led by the Watchtower to believe their Bible is very, very accurate. They are so deluded!

[@mutata057]

@@bobthompson8021 bet he is a trinitarian

[@bobthompson8021]

@@mutata057 Not aware what his personal beliefs were - he was a leading Greek scholar who co-authored “A Manual Grammar of the Greek New Testament.”

[@MichaelTheophilus906]

Rotherham and NASB, but they aren't perfect.

[@SoldierofChrist9]

My bible system is simple 1599 Geneva, 1679 KJV, NKJV and HCSB.

[@toddhayes3506]

WEB (World English Bible) KJV English word for word Hebrew Greek Latin

[@BeroeanPickets]

Thank you, Todd

[@GorgeousRoddyChrome]

Keep in mind that a "word for word" is not the gold standard for any language translation, not even between modern languages let alone languages in antiquity into modern. In fact, a literal "word for word" is not even possible; even being close to "word for word" requires a substantial foundational view of all things scriptural, historical and cultural to produce a translation with such a claim; further, it will be interpreted and translated through filters of the authors/editors existing biases and presumptions. Which, in the case of the WEB, means you must have faith and trust in Michael Paul Johnson above any other person(s) that produce comparable work.

[@toddhayes3506]

@@GorgeousRoddyChrome travel Israel and Rome EF Travel Tours

[@GorgeousRoddyChrome]

@@toddhayes3506 I don't understand. Can you rephrase that into a full sentence? Thanks 🙂

[@toddhayes3506]

@@GorgeousRoddyChrome pray Read research and travel the holy land

[@annapaulal.h.1393]

❣️📖... 💎

[@Stewartowens-y1m]

Im sorry I tried to understand his logic i started to listen to IU University and overseas University language and other Non bias or non religious universities and found out a Bible grading system. And found out that the most accurate Bible is the NWT BY JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES

[@kenowens9021]

Too many mysteries in the Bible. That's why the Lord of the Second Advent, who also comes as the Spirit of Truth, will clarify everything truthfully.

[@jeffdreiman8593]

Well done. I might add to use a study Bible.

[@BeroeanPickets]

There are a number of good ones available, for sure.

[@lalo2641]

I have Hebrew Greek English interlinear all in one is pretty good

[@tobysmith8406]

After looking at all the debate on this i choose a translation that aligns with historical bible first doctrine and not the traditions of men. Frankly all these modern translations have just created doctrinal clashes and internal debates within the Church. This confusion only serves the agenda of Satan. I have landed on the KJV now and I am happy with that.

[@debbiefarnum6704]

Jehovah is not God's name. Can you make a video on that? There was no J back then. You are doing a great job.

[@announcing_jehovas_kingdom]

There was no J back then but you accepted Jesus. Why the double standard? You accept Jesus but not Jehovah for the reason that there was no J back then. So pathetic

[@Nick-wn1xw]

"Jehovah" is not the name of God. So the NWT didn't "restore" it.

[@LosBereanos]

It's a translation of the name, one of many.

[@Truth5468]

You are correct 👍🏻

[@alanhales6369]

Forget the erroneous modern translations, the NKJV gets it right. It's the most accurate translation.

[@BeroeanPickets]

Thank you for your opinion. Now, to say us time, can you back it up with proof?

[@alanhales6369]

@@BeroeanPickets yes I can back it was with proof. Read the NKJV and other translations from the Texsus receptus texts. Then compare the erroneous modern translations to them, and you will see the errors in the modern translations. One of the devil inspired errors, is, they say God made a man to be born blind just so God can show His power.

[@LosBereanos]

@@alanhales6369 Wonderful! Please provide the proof. I mean specific references, not simply what amounts to "check it out for yourself." 😊😊

[@alanhales6369]

@@LosBereanos I told you read the NKJV or any other translation from the Texsus receptus, and compare modern translations to them. You want the truth, so do the same studying as I have done. Here's a starter for you, see Jn 9: 1--4.

[@vintage6346]

@@alanhales6369 John 9:3 nkjv 3 Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in him.

[@jaredvaughan1665]

KJV is the best. As with the majority texts.

[@LosBereanos]

I don't agree

[@lh1673]

How can a author who is said to be LOVE just let go false prophets to use or translate His words to mean anything they like, and let people be confused or deceived!?

[@berniereay4055]

My thoughts are the same as yours why does he let the translation be confused for the Ordinary People

[@lh1673]

@@berniereay4055 I don’t know of anyone sensible and has love that will predict and can say “False ones or deceivers will come along and bring trouble to you by my words but you decide for yourself if that message is right or wrong.” I as a loving parent and if almighty and can predict something bad will happen to my children, I will stop that bad thing or (being deceived) to happen in the first place, is my logical thinking. After all my innocent family are still deceived by this book(NWT).

[@BeroeanPickets]

Good question. But let's take if further to get a good answer. Let's start with this: How would God keep false prophets from using or translating his words to mean anything they like?

[@lh1673]

@@BeroeanPickets To me, just the evidence that there are many Bible translations and knowing the Bible which I was believing for 45 years was actually a messed up book. The day when I realized NWT had changed Micah 6:8 and the omitting of John 8:1 to 11 was enough for me to know this book can just be changed or omitted by man’s hand and the Author doesn’t care. And I wonder why my innocent family can’t even grasp this reality, or be guided by any good, true Spirit if exists that will let them realize they are deceived, if they don’t have a gut enough to realize. For me, I believe it was my gut that woke me up, not from something supernatural.

[@lh1673]

And another point that I noticed when I woke up from jw is, as any jw knows we were taught from this book that getting blood transfusion is a sin. We believed from our heart those scriptures meant that way and some had to martyr for it. Even a child was force too. Since my wake up, I thought how can the Author of this book watched the innocent believers following the charlatans interpretation of this scriptures of blood and let them die for these false prophets! If I was the Author I would come out and tell to the children in sick bed who needed blood, to take it! I would’ve told them don’t believe their translation or interpretation they are false prophets, my scriptures doesn’t mean not to get blood transfusion get it and live! But what is the reality. Those children were forced to martyr for the false prophets and they died. They had to believe what false prophets had translated or interpreted as they like. The true God didn’t appear for them to tell the real truth of His words and it’s still continuing. It’s a sad fact isn’t it.

[@nevillepeck7470]

To Find The "TRUTH" CAN BE EASY IF WE ARE REALLY SEARCHING FOR IT !Why Can We say such a Thing? John's Account chapter 17 Reveals JESUS IN PRAYER TO HIS FATHER Verse 17 "YOUR (The FATHERS) WORD IS TRUTH " Even When standing on Trial before Pontius Pilate, John's Account says Chapter 18 verse 37 He Said He (JESUS) Came to Bear Witness to "THE TRUTH " Therefore Where Would One Go to Find TRUTH? The Most " TRANSLATED WEBSITE," Would it Not Tell us That They WANT TO REACH ALL NATION'S WITH THE GOODNEWS, A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR MANKIND,GODS KINGDOM IN THE HANDS OF HIS SON JESUS CHRIST?

[@damhlaicmagshamhrain5039]

"no translation is 100% accurate" should rather read "NO so-called translation is accurate! " The time wasted on "translations" would be infinitely more rewarding spent on learning Greek. And eventually more satisfying!!!

[@julianmontoya428]

Great question, God gave the hebrew nation the holy commandments! ...torah and tanakh...Jewish publication society

[@darrengreen9273]

Question, which is the more accurate name? Yahweh or Jehovah. Yeshua or Jesus?

[@BeroeanPickets]

Yahweh in my opinion.

[@mutata057]

@@BeroeanPickets Does it matter? Using it is important no?

[@LosBereanos]

@@mutata057 It's important to know it and to honor it, but using it depends on context. I knew my father's name and I honored him, but I never once called him by his name. He was, to me, simply "father," or "dad".

[@mutata057]

@@LosBereanos Hi thks for the reply. Darren asked about accuracy of the name. I was just trying to point out one should use it regardless of Yahweh / Jehovah. I know YHWH appears over 7,000 times and as Eric pointed out a lot of 'Christian' translators have substituted it with the title 'LORD' which of course makes it very confusing - you mix up the Father with the Son. But I suppose that is why we need to do research and make the 'truth' your own. Happy searching

[@vincentcross9148]

Unfortunately none of them . Please read or watch any video by Bart D Ehrman and learn the truth or the horrible history or

[@deanguidry6566]

KING JAMES

[@removingtheveil-777]

I wonder how many Jehovah witness christians Faith you destroy As an elder. I watched a new elder move into our congregation when I was a witness And he ran so many people away from the organization Because he thought he knew it all. And like most elders They constantly Want to point out the failures of the sheep.

[@mentzerdavid]

If you think about it how easy it would be lost if it were not people like you

[@Truth5468]

The NWTV of the Bible hasn’t restored the name of the Farther!! Jehovah isn’t the Fathers name!! The JW Aid To Bible Understands pages 884-885 shows where the name Jehovah came from!! Raymundus Martini a Spanish monk of the Dominican Order first used that name in 1270 C.E. over 700 years ago!! He was a catholic monk and he came up with that name and it’s wrong!! And ex JW has a video on KZbin that explains everything right out of the JW literature showing how they came up with that false name of our creator!! All stick with the KJV of the bible instead the NWTV of the bible that the occult JW organization likes to use!!

[@silverfox9947]

Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy is probably the best. Why do you ask?

[@vintage6346]

The h2g2's English Usage in Approved Entries claims that Hitchhiker's Guide is the spelling Adams preferred. And,... no, it has nothing to do with Eric's video.

[@BeroeanPickets]

One of my favorite movies.

[@silverfox9947]

@@vintage6346 Hitch-Hiker's Guide was also hyphenated, but whose counting. I do hope you're joking, as I was when I made the comment.😁

[@billyroland2758]

I like New Living Translation.

[@julianmontoya428]

Why not read the copyright page and trademark page and contact the bible societies who print them? Why would they print bibles that are not accurate? Contact the jewish bible society! Torah and tanakh!

[@throckmortensnivel2850]

Which points out that the Christian bible is the work of men, not of God. If it was the unalloyed word of God, it wouldn't need to be translated.

[@BeroeanPickets]

Are you suggesting that to be God's word, it would have to instantly appear in all languages on earth?

[@throckmortensnivel2850]

@@BeroeanPickets What I'm suggesting is that so far as we know, it is not God's word, it is human's word. That's why there's disagreement as to what it actually says. And, after all, a God who can create a whole universe just by thinking it into existence surely could provide his word to everyone in the world, in their own language, in a way that wouldn't require translation by a human. In fact it wouldn't even have to be written down. It could just be implanted in every brain at birth. Many things are, so why not the word of God? Then there wouldn't be any argument about what the specific words were, or what they meant.

[@vintage6346]

@@throckmortensnivel2850 Are you referring to something like this? "14 Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law. 15 So they show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts either accusing or defending them 16 on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Christ Jesus, as proclaimed by my gospel." Romans 2:14-16 BSB.

[@BeroeanPickets]

@@throckmortensnivel2850 If God's purpose was merely to inform all of us of his existence and explain exactly what he intends to do in clear unambiguous terms, then of course, he could do that. The fact he hasn't done so indicates that there are variables you are not taking into account.

[@throckmortensnivel2850]

@@BeroeanPickets The variables I am taking into account are the human translations of God's word. See, the problem is there are no end of people who are willing to give me God's word, but which one is the correct one?

[@katb945]

American Standard Version

[@BeroeanPickets]

It is a very good version, but it still exhibits doctrinal bias.

[@katb945]

@@BeroeanPickets I also have been reading 2001 translation for a long time I also like their commentaries I believe some were JW at one time.

[@removingtheveil-777]

I am an ex witness but I don't have that kind of hatred For them. I wonder how do you really see yourself why don't you explain to us how you really see yourself. Are you the one with all the answers, Are you part of the faithful slave of Christ. Are you anointed with Holy Spirit are you one of the 144000 I'm just curious.

[@michaelsburger665]

one and only King James bible, no other, not the New King James bible

[@BeroeanPickets]

We all have our favorites.

[@kellystone7501]

Im surprised that you are able to see through other false beliefs yet fail to question the ultimate truth of the Bible, especially when issues like mistranslation are well known.

[@BeroeanPickets]

When an error in translation occurs, we can go back to the original manuscripts because they represent the Bible not the translation

[@kellystone7501]

@@BeroeanPickets Thank you for you reply. I am no expert on this, but I have read and heard from Bart Ehrman, who is an expert, that we do not have any original manuscripts. We have copies of copies - at least with respect to the New Testament. This could have been avoided if the books had been written on clay tablets and preserved. Seems like that would be an easy thing for a God to instruct the writers to do.

[@LosBereanos]

@@kellystone7501 The point is that a copy of a manuscript is a copy not an interpretation which is what a translation is, so if you have an issue with bad translations, you can reference the thousands of manuscripts to identify the error. The fact that you are aware of the errors in translation is evidence that the manuscripts serve to preserve God's word

[@kellystone7501]

@@LosBereanos Jesus didn't speak Greek. It's all a translation.

[@BeroeanPickets]

@@kellystone7501 Not so. We have Aramaic manuscripts to go by as well.

[@goldenpower6560]

Biblical scholars and theologians find it difficult to say that a particular version of the Bible is closest to the original. Translation is not as easy as it looks, this is because languages ​​have different grammar, idioms and rules. So it is impossible to perfectly translate one language into another. However, the New American Standard Bible (NASB) is considered the most accurate Bible translation due to its strict adherence to word-for-word translation. The most accurate Bible translations were developed using word-for-word translation. Word-for-word translation prioritizes accuracy, so there is little or no room for error. Apart from the NASB, the King James Version (KJV) is also one of the Bible versions close to the original.

[@BeroeanPickets]

I use the NASB often. But I follow the axiom, 'Trust but verify.'

[@igregmart]

The King James version is THE HOLY BIBLE for all English speaking people. The truth was never lost and later found. The KJV is the pure word of GOD.

[@Puta692]

The bible is not more God’s word it is now men’s word.

[@BeroeanPickets]

I beg to differ.

[@Lovealwayswins1]

Moses and the prophets had the law but it got twisted and sometimes was corrupted with the additions they made….same today it is still universally accepted as the word of God. Think of the golden rule so simple a child can grasp it. It is a universal truth widely known by many people… and it works…. Such profound wisdom can only be inspired by our creator….

[@removingtheveil-777]

Wow you're Hatred Of the Organization of Jehovah's Witnesses is really great. An elder for 40 years right. Tell us about James B Beduhn. You know that college professor holding 3 different degrees in religious studies that wrote the book truth and translation end up the new world order as the most accurate.