Why I Don’t Use The ESV Bible

[@daz.r1994]

I only have the ESV it has been great for me to learn about the Bible. My eyes are bad now so i picked up the ESV 17 point type Bible i look farward to when it comes.

[@robertshirley624]

I appreciated that you said it is fine to use other translations like commentaries. I sometimes check other versions to see if they can clarify or provide an insight for my study. And even then, there are only a handful (primarily the ‘literal’ ones) that I will consult. I find that comparing a few versions can be helpful AT TIMES. But it can also be a distraction (as well as consuming too much time) if over-done.

[@donniegillum1867]

Brother, I absolutely love these brief videos. As for me, you are NOT wasting your time!

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

Glad to hear it!

[@jamesblakeslee7462]

My church uses NKJV and I follow with the ESV. It is close. They do use slave, servant, and bondservant to distinguish the difference. I love the beauty of the KJV. I think it's a matter of what English copy you start off with. For me I read the footnotes and if there is a verse missing it always tells you why they didn't include it. Also,like the ending of Mark 16:9-20 is in brackets and the ESV tells you why. This longer ending is missing from various old and reliable Greek manuscripts (especially sinaiticus and vaticanus) as well as numerous early Latin, Syriac, Armenian, and Georgian manuscripts.Early church fathers (e.g. origin and Clement of Alexandria) did not appear to know of these verses. Even Eusebius and Jerome state that this section is missing in most manuscripts available at their time. On the other hand, some early and many later manuscripts (such as the manuscripts known as a c and d) contain vv. 9-20 and many Church fathers (such as irenaeus) evidently knew of these verses. Just one of the many reasons I love this Bible. Where there are sometimes KJV onlyists that say the ESV is demonic because how they "take out verses." It's really just as simple as read the footnotes

[@jamesblakeslee7462]

I would like to make clear I read from mainly 3 translations. KJV, NKJV, and ESV. I am open to others I just don't care for NIV, NLT, NASB. I do kind of like the CSB and NET(full notes edition.) I know many people who have been saved by all these translations and to me that's what matters most. GOD bless you all.

[@timpczman]

I use the ESV. I read the footnotes for the "missing verses" too. I compared many passages between the ESV and NKJV and they are very close.

[@kingston163]

Close is different.

[@Saiyan585]

NASB

[@angloaust1575]

God saves People regardless of whether They are reading any version Knowledge comes after Conversion Apostle paul an example!

[@dawnbonome9056]

You speak truth Pastor.

[@Thequertykeys]

I appreciate what you said about using other versions as commentaries. When it comes to faith, doctrine, and practice I trust the received text.

[@TheLastSisyphus]

I'm sorry to say, but there is no "received text" in English. The KJV was not even wholly based on the original Greek and Hebrew manuscripts. Rather, much of it was translated from the Catholic Latin Vulgate (from Jerome). Also, the original KJV version (which so many hold dear to them) initially included the fourteen apocryphal books that were only later removed (though these are still found within some Catholic texts). The only "received text" is the original language it was received in (ie Hebrew, Greek, and a bit of Aramaic). All that is needed to find this out is doing a little cursory reading about these subjects. Here is a Wikipedia page about this topic (check the sources at the bottom, as opposed to the text in the actual entry). en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_James_Version#:~:text=Like%20Tyndale's%20translation%20and%20the,translated%20from%20a%20Latin%20source.

[@Alpheccca]

I just bought a crossways ESV illustrated study Bible and I absolutely love it. It gives me another reference point besides, my Orthodox study Bible which uses the NKJV in the New Testament, and the Septuagint in the old testament.

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

I need to pick up the esv illustrated. Thank you for sharing!

[@GoBroncos9]

I was seriously considering switching over to the ESV when they announced the permanent text edition. I was looking at premium ESV Bibles and everything. Then like a month later they changed their mind and said that it was a mistake to even consider locking their text. I decided I was going to stick with the KJV from then on.

[@jeffcarlson3269]

sometime bibles such as Crossway's ESV.. are good if one gets the Study bible editions.. and use them for their commentary.. the ESV Study bible is Loaded with commentary and articles.. and historical info...also Many , many maps inset in the scriptures.. which is a plus if one is really trying to map out for example the plight of David.. or Abraham's travels...the ESV Stidy Bible has way more maps than I've seen in any KJV study biible... now if Crossway would release a KJV double column Study bible.. I'm all in..!..

[@GoBroncos9]

@@jeffcarlson3269 I agree, the ESV Study Bible is great. I use the notes for reference very frequently. The pictures and in-text maps are amazing too, but I don't really see them that often as I only use it as a reference and don't read through it.

[@jeffcarlson3269]

@@GoBroncos9 I do not find myself reading the ESV..thru diligently but I do occasionaly look at the verses...now and again more out of curiosity to how..it compares to a particular KJV verse to see how it could be worded differently.. but as I do this, I do so with some regard to it being a more modern translation and try to bear in mind certain liberties these translators may have taken.. so, even though I read it here and there during my studies.. I do so cautiously.. as I also do with the NASB and the RSV.. and the ASV..and in some regards to the NKJV as well...

[@justinj_00]

Funny that you say that, considering the KJB didn't "lock their text" but rather most KJVs today are the 1789 *revision* of the KJV not the original 1611

[@bt2954]

Greetings Pastor Waldron! I was able to get ahold of a copy of Gideon’s ESV. A very unique instance where any scriptures that Crossway would normally remove or shorten with a footnote are left entirely. I wish crossway would release this version commercially and at least put those verses in italics in the same way the NASB does.

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

Yes, I’ve got reviews of it.

[@sumeriansumer1622]

@@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa, Please review The Simplified KJV

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

@@sumeriansumer1622 Already have

[@Holy7Roller]

I have "the doctored" new testament, it blew my mind to see how much they changed it... I knew it was bad but its REALLY bad!

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

I’ve got a review of that somewhere on the channel.

[@theextreme7134]

Whatever translations you use should be between you and the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit knows what your reading comprehension level is, and what translation will give you a full and complete understanding of what is meant.

[@wbt46]

You are right. I have Luther NT in German and it doesn't make the changes some of the new/old texts do.

[@tasmanian5566]

"don't change your sword in the midst of battle" Amen! All that needs to be said!

[@RyanGill86]

Someone at some point changed from the Geneva Bible to the KJV. Before that, they changed from the Vulgate to the English translations. That's a bad argument to never change English translations of the sword.

[@theextreme7134]

That makes no sense, language is constantly changing. Therefore it is a necessity that you change the sword.

[@Proverbspsalms]

@@theextreme7134 well you’re going to hell because Gods word- our sword DOES not change, and will not. So here’s the thing. The Bible that you want to change, as if you actually matter. Well it existed, and people were reading it before you were born. Well, being that, you have no power even over your next breath. You’re going back to the dirt and worms are eating your corpse- Gods word still won’t change. Even while you’re in hell

[@Proverbspsalms]

The devil has people so caught up in “understanding” Gods word. He’s blinded their minds and people don’t realize this is spiritual, and the word is our sword against the enemy. They don’t know it’s not all about understanding- which that’s what the Holy Ghost is for anyway, that they forget it’s about the power behind Gods word. The kjv clearly says angels hearken unto the voice of Gods word. So when we speak his word angels move on our behalf , and demons hate the true word. They are tripped up by it, because it thwarts their plans. Even when a demon is being cast out of someone, I notice they tend to use thee, and thus. Why is that? Why don’t they quote the niv or the others? Because even they know the true word. Niv, and all that other crap doesn’t even register with demons. If I say get THEE behind me Satan. They understand the kjv better than we ever will on this side of heaven. Therefore- I don’t need anything except the Bible that the devil is attacking. The one you can hardly find now. The one that’s hidden in my heart, even before I got saved. The one that worked when I quoted when I got saved. The one that ran demons out of the Alzheimer’s nursing home when I read it 23 years ago. The one people lost their lives over to get it printed. The one without the witchcraft symbol like nkjv. The one that gave me peace when I quoted it at night when I could hear what sounded like demons knocking on my window. The one that nobody had a problem with 100 years ago, or even 50 years ago- and worked for our grand and great grandparents, the one that I remember easily even with a bad memory- that’s the one I’ll stick with till I die!

[@scapegoatsolidarity9534]

​@@Proverbspsalmsresearch the mandela effect bible changes. it is the abomination of desolation prophesied. it is also the famine in the land for the word of God prophesied in Amos 8.

[@enriquemata8558]

As I have said before, I hope that you will prayerfully consider doing a series of videos where you go line upon line through these issues. I believe it would edify many. Love your channel and content. God bless!

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

Noted!

[@jeffcarlson3269]

that would end up being a lifetime project... I spent 3 nights (or about 12 hours,)... just comparing 2 chapters of JOB.. between the ESV // NASB// KJV....snd noting their differences.. can you imagine doing that and adding the NKJV and the RSV and NIV as well..to the entire Bible....?... that would really be an undertaking...

[@enriquemata8558]

@@jeffcarlson3269 I was thinking more of the history of the men, movements and manuscripts that eventually brought us the King James Bible. And an explanation of the methodology behind the modern Bibles as well as their underlying Greek texts. Not necessarily every variant.

[@jeffcarlson3269]

@@enriquemata8558 oh yes that would be a great study.. hopefully Pastor will find time to make a video along those lines one day... that Would be informative indeed...

[@Holy7Roller]

@@enriquemata8558 You should check out that movie "lamp in the dark" they did a really good job doing exactly what your describing. Thats if you havent already seen it.

[@BPMANN7692]

Excellent review as usual. Thanks Pastor for being consistent and bold.

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

Very welcome

[@TruthwillPrevail7938]

There is One Lord, One Faith, and One Baptism.

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

Amen!

[@terencealbertmcbain8041]

Same with the NASB, I can not continue with that translation because it does not convict me of sin the same way the KJV does.

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

I like what Chuck Missler says KJV has been around for a long time any errors are widely known. I read other versions but I always do it with the KJV there also when I can I like to look up stuff in the original languages

[@o0o_OutCast_o0o]

After I was saved in 1988 under the KJV over the years I have read the ESV, NASB95, NIV, NLT, and so on. I believe Pastor Waldron, I have even argued with you on here over other translations. After much study and prayer, I have come to see that the TR I believe is the preserved word of God. The bible wasn't written for the world when Desiderius Erasmus published the TR in 1516. They had bibles in other languages before. The manuscripts that Erasmus used, are the manuscripts that were used from 100 to 150 AD in bibles such as Peshitta (AD150), Old Latin Vulgate (AD157), and others. The true word of God was never lost, we just didn't have it in English until great men of God like William Tyndale, who gave his life to translate the first English bible. So yes, with the help of the Holy Spirit, the Grace of God and your video teachings, I am set that the TR is the preserved word of God of the ages.

[@Jesus.Saves.bible1]

wrong no one agrees with you

[@GodisGracious1031Ministries]

@@Jesus.Saves.bible1 Wrong, I agree.

[@joey_outdoors]

I grew up reading and studying entirely from the NIV84 and was not keen on other translations until my early adulthood. My first “other than NIV” translation was the ESV and that translation revolutionized my faith. I read it cover to cover twice and began memorizing Scripture and open air evangelism with this translation. Then my KJVO street preacher brothers convinced me to switch to KJV. I switched to KJV and memorized literally 1008 verses from this Bible for the sole purpose of soul winning. I read the KJV cover to cover twice as well and once out loud in its entirety. It is definitely a beloved translation of mine and one I have immense respect and admiration for. But I know it’s not without its flaws and errors. After the KJV, I got into the CSB. I’ve listened to it entirely and I’ve read much of it, although not entirely (just the NT and some of the OT books). I like it but it doesn’t seem to have the same ring and gravity as the KJV or ESV. As one who has studied textual criticism and translation theory, I have learned that every translation has its strengths and weaknesses. I could go on about it but the bottom line is that YOU (the individual reading) should use the translation that speaks most to your spirit, convicts you, and moves you to live out your faith in love and obedience. Don’t take one man’s why or why not read this translation as the influence for your choice, but definitely explore a variety of peoples’ insights and knowledge on Bible translations to make an informative decision. It’s definitely wise to use multiple translations in your studies. As for myself, I’m feeling drawn back to the ESV for a variety of reasons, even though I’m aware of its weakness. No translation is perfect but God can use even the weakest most liberal translations or paraphrases to bring someone to a saving knowledge of Christ. I just personally wouldn’t stay in just one translation indefinitely. If anyone claims the KJV is without error, just ask them at what age was Jehoiachin begin to reign-Kings and Chronicles can’t seem to agree on it! It’s still a powerful translation, even though we have more reliable manuscripts discovered since it was published. It’s important to study textual criticism and translation theory before we make judgments against certain translations. Remember, God’s word will never return void! 1 Corinthians 14:9

[@GodisGracious1031Ministries]

Co-reignant.

[@bigredog100]

After looking at the verses you described in my ESV study bible, I was a little bit surprised. I initially did my first video regarding the faith using a KJV and ESV titled "How exactly are you saved?"I found that the ESV was very good on salvation and would even have in the notes below the text that tongues was a sign from God that those that spoke in tongues have been accepted by Him. But I've been exclusively reading the KJV from Genesis onward since last year. Currently in the book of Isaiah.

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

Thanks for sharing!

[@bigredog100]

@@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa Any time Pastor!

[@johnfortes4304]

The ESV has a special place in my heart, It is the text the Lord used in his salvation of my soul. I love my KJV( I chose the Spurgeon study Bible for my KJV) and I read it often and teach my children from it weekly as well, I often read my KJV and ESV side by side. the language of the ESV is just easier to read in the hectic environment i usually read in and it also reads like more of a textbook to me and im weird and like reading textbooks LOL so I'm not KJVO but I am KJVL :) another well done video, Brother.

[@g.p.ryecroft]

John, I suggest getting a hold of a Gideons Bible, ESV, which is a unique translation adding back much that was removed. Gideons will be glad to give you one (writing as a Gideon myself :-).

[@Proverbspsalms]

Well enjoy it. God didn’t place something that’s not his word in your heart. But ok. The devil has people so caught up in “understanding” Gods word. He’s blinded their minds and people don’t realize this is spiritual, and the word is our sword against the enemy. They don’t know it’s not all about understanding- which that’s what the Holy Ghost is for anyway, that they forget it’s about the power behind Gods word. The kjv clearly says angels hearken unto the voice of Gods word. So when we speak his word angels move on our behalf , and demons hate the true word. They are tripped up by it, because it thwarts their plans. Even when a demon is being cast out of someone, I notice they tend to use thee, and thus. Why is that? Why don’t they quote the niv or the others? Because even they know the true word. Niv, and all that other crap doesn’t even register with demons. If I say get THEE behind me Satan. They understand the kjv better than we ever will on this side of heaven. Therefore- I don’t need anything except the Bible that the devil is attacking. The one you can hardly find now. The one that’s hidden in my heart, even before I got saved. The one that worked when I quoted when I got saved. The one that ran demons out of the Alzheimer’s nursing home when I read it 23 years ago. The one people lost their lives over to get it printed. The one without the witchcraft symbol like nkjv. The one that gave me peace when I quoted it at night when I could hear what sounded like demons knocking on my window. The one that nobody had a problem with 100 years ago, or even 50 years ago- and worked for our grand and great grandparents, the one that I remember easily even with a bad memory- that’s the one I’ll stick with till I die!

[@AlexMartinez-in5ws]

​@@Proverbspsalms Did you really use the word c-r-a-p while trying to convince someone of the Holiness of a certain Bible???

[@Proverbspsalms]

@@AlexMartinez-in5ws whatever I said I said

[@BeardedCaveman]

@@Proverbspsalms I never heard a demon speak in Elizabethan English. Demons weren’t just made up in 1616 with Elizabethan English as their language. Technically demons wouldn’t be speaking English.

[@christinerosenquist7657]

After reading a new translation and spending a week trying to figure out what was wrong comparing texts, I put the new ESV on the shelf and went back to my old cambridge. Bible study should be focused on God's word and productive.

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

Amen!

[@HannahColyer]

I was very blessed to learn the KJV as a young person. I've had 4 semesters of Shakespeare in College, so Elizabethan English is not difficult for me to understand. I've been researching on this issue lately. I'm determined to have my children memorize the KJV.

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

Amen!

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

@Nick-wn1xw Accuracy is the chief factor, not ease of reading.

[@Jesus.Saves.bible1]

no point of memorizing were not muslim. we just have to read and God will bring us to remeberence when we need it

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

@@Jesus.Saves.bible1 Thy Word have I hid in mine heart. I think God desires us to memorize His Word.

[@g.p.ryecroft]

The ESV mangles Mark 7:19, adding a line about Jesus declaring all foods clean. The Gideons Int'l version of the ESV is conformed to the Textus Receptus and restores many verses removed from regular ESVs, but it's by no means perfect, so why not just stick with the time-tested KJV as Pastor Waldron recommends?

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

Amen!

[@babasingapura]

It isn’t true that there was one Received Text preserved by the pre-Reformation (Roman Catholic) church. The Elzevir text derives from Erasmus who used the (relatively) few manuscripts that he possessed. In addition, Erasmus used the Latin Vulgate in editing the Greek text. If we were to take into account the many manuscripts from all the centuries leading up to the Reformation, we would have a different result. I don’t see how the Erasmian text can be viewed as the best base for Bible translations.

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

I have made dozens of videos on the above topics.

[@HS-ml8dx]

I'm not tripped up by the KJV's thee's and thou's, but by the "old English" where the sentence construction is so confusing that the verse doesn't make sense. So my question, pastor Steve, is why can't the KJV just be revised? NOT the text or the choice of words, just the sentence construction. I'm not a StarWars fan, but I've read that there is a character in the story that uses language backwards and thats how it sometimes feels when I'm reading the KJV. Oh, English is my second language, but I grew up bilingial.

[@littletenzo3494]

Understand he does not. Star Wars he must watch. Hmm

[@davidsandrock7826]

Noah Webster did the most recent update to the King James (if you don’t count the New King James or the Modern English), yet we do not use it. Why is that?

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

I’ve got a couple of reviews on here about it. Not quite as accurate.

[@richardadams974]

Enjoy the channel I learn every day

[@JefiKnight]

The ESV does not keep my attention very well. My mind tends to wander. I would read NIV even though I knew it wasn't the best. Then I learned about textual criticism and switched to KJV and sometimes MEV. Much better.

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

Amen!

[@drb8786]

Hey brother do you have a playlist regarding the KJV and why we should use it?

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

Unfortunately no. I have one on books defending it however.

[@perbondesen]

Thank you for your valuable comments pastor. I wonder whether there has ever been published a study Bible which makes special effort to explain the rich imagery which is used in Scripture?

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

Not sure

[@brendaboykin3281]

Thank you, Pastor. Just bought a KJVER study Bible to explore your point of view. I need 1John5:7in it's fullness. Nice to have the YOU plurals indicated. Your Trinitarian Sister in Christ 🌹🌹🌹

[@brianhaley4471]

Amen. Great oneness scripture, that 1jn5:7..."these three are one".

[@brendaboykin3281]

@@brianhaley4471 🌹🌹🌹🔥

[@g.p.ryecroft]

Brenda, I agree and need 1 John 5:7 in its fullness. It's the first verse I look for (and Acts 8:37 the second) when looking through a new version and it's usually missing (I stick pretty close to the KJV).

[@bobbymichaels2]

Why would anyone use anything from a corrupted text base? That's like building your house upon the sand.

[@Caderic]

The more times you translated the Bible, the more times it has to be corrupted. They KJV goes through several translations, and the ESV goes back to the original and has a closer representation of the ORIGINAL meaning.

[@Blakefan2520]

Pastor, I compared my KJV, NKJV, NASB and ESV verse by verse in many places (not the whole bible of course). They do not appear "so different" to me. Actually they are very close. I think if Christians stay with the KJV, NKJV, NASB and ESV, we are in pretty good shape. Actually we are blessed.

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

In many cases, you are correct. But I’ve done several comparisons here on KZbin where that is not the case. And since we shall live by every Word of God, that’s important. Thank you for watching!

[@davidchupp4460]

There are definitely changes by changing words and meanings.

[@davidchupp4460]

There’s places they charge the word believe to obey which IS A DOCTRINAL CHANGE.

[@Blakefan2520]

I agree with you totally. If you read the preamble to the original KJV, written by the KJV translators, they themselves say the KJV is not a word for word translation. You can find this preamble on line. Additionally, more information about the ancient languages is known now then was available to the KJV translators. Biblical and non biblical documents have been discovered which pre-date the manuscripts used by the KJV translators, which have improved our understanding of the original languages. I am not downgrading the KJV. It is an excellent translation, and nothing can match it for its beauty. We are safe today with the KJV, NKJV, ESV and NASB as being faithful translations of God's word.

[@davidchupp4460]

@@Blakefan2520 “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.” ‭‭John‬ ‭3:36‬ ‭ESV‬‬ Changed to obedience for salvation instead of believe.

[@harleyhunter68]

Well said brother and amen

[@tedroybal5231]

The original motivation and intent of the ESV translation is important in this discussion.

[@alliellioxenfree]

What was the motivation? Thank you from a newb! 🙏😊

[@dominiclapinta8537]

Matthew 27:35, they gutted the portion that says that Jesus's garments were gambled over to fulfill prophecy. Also, in John 1, in the esv, Jesus is no longer the Only Begotten Son of God, but instead, Jesus is the only Son of God. And, He is not in the Father(bossom of), the only god is at the father's side. Also, the Godhead is now the deity. Yet, the definition of Godhead, means, "divine essence or nature of God as an abstract entity", whereas, deity means, "the state of fact of being a god/a supernatural or divine being". So, according to esv Bible, etc, God is no longer His Own Separate essence or nature, but rather, God is just another divine being, God is common.

[@GodisGracious1031Ministries]

Amen.

[@55418und]

I really like the ESV Bible. Nit picking individual word meaning can be tolerated. Nothing is perfect. I also read the KJV, as well as NKJV, and NIV.

[@delrosarioaurelio]

It hits me hard about Spanish Bibles, Reina Valera 1960 it's the most popular text used Spanish speaking people in LATAM (and other countries), but it's "funny" that RV60 it's a "revision" made using the critical text, although they kept TR base but no entirely (for example Romans 1:16). The only one that reads close to KJV it's the Valera 1602. Recently I purchased an ESV key word study Bible, and I am reading it side by side with my old Scofield kJV, and yes ESV has good readings, but sometimes it is far from KJV, but when I go to the key words dictionary , I can see why they've chose that word for the ESV, but at the same time I see that KJV has a different choice of translation but that choice it's more "in line" with the context of the passage that I'm reading, while ESV had to "arrange" the whole text structure (not always) in order to make that the choice of translation fits; then I go to the RV60, and for my surprise, it reads close to the ESV!!!... Why I'm saying all these? well, I've found that these modern versions they do influence in doctrine, at least in the Spanish speaking people churches (and it's clear) I see why there are some "doctrines" , it's because of the text!!!...I'm no scholar, but it's easy to see all this when you compare translations...

[@brianhaley4471]

I agree. It's in the context, which decides word used. The word dictionaries (I assume Strongs or similar) are very subjective, giving only root words. Ive heard degreed modern day Heb/Gk scholars insist the word must be what those sources say even though the context says something totally different. But because they're "scholars" folks just nod their heads in agreement. It's really sad. Yes, translations affect doctrine, what, how people believe.

[@ryanbell113]

I use KJV Thompson chain but I also use AMPC when I read something I just can’t understand like some of Paul’s writing. But I never use AMPC as stand alone.

[@brianhaley4471]

In numerous places the Bible tells us how to understand his word. By praying, God will reveal it you by and by better than a modern version. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, knowledge and understanding. Ask, seek, knock. Luke 24:45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures. He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Bless you.

[@ryanbell113]

@@brianhaley4471 what modern version are you talking about? So are you saying just read kjv and nothing else?

[@davidmeissner5010]

What really matters is that we should all use a version that delivers us the truth. Not some watered down version of the truth or some politically correct version. For me that is the KJV. The reason for this is that the Strong's Concordance is based on the KJV. Now apps like Blue Letter Bible will translate all languages to the Interlinear, and subsequently the Strong's, but the day will come when you don't have a device to use it. Make sure you have a hard copy. Furthermore, it is EW Bullinger's Companion Bible (KJV) that I use because it is the most exhaustive, non-commentary study bible available. I real prize. If you are a true bible student, then this one should be considered for sure.

[@BlushnBlue]

Amen

[@sharonsmith948]

yes ,yes ,yes !! God bless you Brother .. let God be true and every man a liar ..

[@TheLastSisyphus]

I assume you know that deploying the phrase "every man a liar" would also make YOU one, too, right? Of course, to understand what this little passage REALLY means would require that you were familiar with the context in which it was written. Do you know the context that Paul was using it in, or do you just take it as a stand-alone phrase?

[@TedMichaelMorgan]

I use the NRSV, befog that the RSV.. I grew up with KJV.. 'during one time in my live read a modified spelling version of Tyndall N. T.

[@mcmlxv9827]

God led me back t the KJV. One has to wonder, why so many translations and why the updates? Does anyone really think that God's Word has changed, or is there money to be made?

[@JennieRose8]

Well spoken. Thank you! 😊

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

You are so welcome!

[@NathanWilliamson0715]

Can you explain the Ephesians 4:6 thing?

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

God is in the Church, not every person including the unsaved.

[@docbrown7513]

Esv is great. I don't like the literal use of Chaldeans to indicate diviners

[@tbear79072a]

Many of the videos on KZbin have a slant or bias to them. It might be very subtle but it is there. Rather than basing your decision on what any person says. Look at and read different translations. Let God through prayer and the feeling you get guide you to the right translation for you to use. Many may disagree with what I am about to say and that's alright. What words come from a preachers mouth can be quite different from what you or the person next to you hear. It depends on where you are spiritually at that moment. If your spouse of 50 years just passed away you may get a very different meaning than someone only married 3 years whose spouse is being unfaithful. The next Sunday the same sermon from the same translation could be preached. You may get a totally different meaning than the week before. God gives you what you need to hear to touch your soul in that space and time regardless of whom is speaking and the translation they use. I grew up from the time I learned to read until well into my twenties reading only the KJV. I have most of the translations that major denominations use. I am not a KJV only person any longer. I don't believe that the KJV is the translation everyone should use. I love it and always will. My personal feeling is it is a translation as any of the others are. I know, love and respect many people that will read nothing but the KJV and that's fine if they are doing it based on being led to by God. I do prefer KJV, NKJV and MEV that are based on the Textus Receptus. That is strictly a personal preference of mine. Don't base your Bible selection on anything man says. Base it wholly and solely on the translation that God himself leads you to. Man can on purpose or by accident steer you wrong. God won't ever do that!

[@galen939]

“Changed” seems very subjective the way that you use it.I read & use multiple translations and it appears that the KJV may have “changed” readings to me. We want to know what the originals said and not what Erasmus and the KJV translators said. by the way, Mark Ward has an excellent KZbin page describing difficulties with the KJV. I’m in no way saying to stop using it but I would not recommend anyone stop using a responsible modern translation either. Blessings

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

I’ve done several videos showing the opposite is in fact true. But I’ve tried to study both sides.

[@Brandonjames8046]

The Genieva is what I read that translation it is gold for my salvation! I have found most of us have been taught falsely in churches even pastors! The trinity is false! None is equal to the father! Jesus is a son the Bible says he’s one of many brethren but the firstborn of many! We don’t understand the own understanding verse in depth! The trinity was taught in church it was never nothing a person came to a conclusion reading the word on their own! I promise! Read the word as a babe! Let it say what it say ! Not what you ever heard, learned , etc!!! Let God talk to you in the word ! And pray for an open heart to hear him!

[@Jesus.Saves.bible1]

your wrong. the trinity wasnt started with KJV. The Trinity is Eternal and you are wrong the church isnt wrong

[@GodisGracious1031Ministries]

Geneva says husband can divorce if they hate wife.

[@lucasmiller664]

Soo…do you use the 1611 with the Apocrypha, or a later alteration?

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

Later, but I explain why in a few videos

[@Jesus.Saves.bible1]

Kjv translators didnt want to use apocryoha

[@Jesus.Saves.bible1]

i had esv and niv dont use them anymore

[@treybarnes5549]

I really don’t want to use a bible made by people who have no Idea who killed Goliath. 2 Sam 21:19 the Masters of the divine said that Elhanan kill Goliath in the ESV. They also say in Mark 1:1 that a verse in Malachi was attributed to Isaiah creating error. If your Master of the Divine chooses the “older and more reliable” manuscripts that have that kind of error, and If a fool like me can spot obvious errors like that, then there is a really problem with people who have mastered the divine. After reading the ESV three times I now call it the Extremely Sloppy Version. The footnotes are filled with doubt. Horrible for a new believer, not that great for a old believer either. The nonsense written in brackets in Mark 16 is what made me say “What is this?”

[@jeffcarlson3269]

ok Pastor here is a question for you... have you EVER found a Bible.... anywhere .....that actually has the words of Revelation 4:1 in RED?.. I am almost thinking that the translators may be believing these words were spoken by an angel to John.. they may have come from Christ. originally but...the angel took what Jesus requested and re-worded it.. if the Bible did not repeat Christ's words... word for word.. would this Not be an angel paraphrasing what Christ said?.. therefore.. the words would not Need to be in Red in a Red letter edition... your thoughts?..

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

I can’t remember, but I think I’ll certainly be looking! Oh and Targums can be ok, especially if they’re inspired targums of the NT quoting the old or something.

[@marystout1606]

It comes down to whether a version is Calvinistic or Predestination based vs. free will.

[@BramptonAnglican]

I just use it for cross reference. I use my NIV and KJV more

[@Jesus.Saves.bible1]

NiV is bad

[@sdhute]

From time to time I get convicted reading non King James versions. Just received a newer translation and prayed if you don’t want me to read this Bible show me a sign. Coincidentally a whole page fell out where I prayed that. Very strange since that was a smyth sewn binding. It literally just became loose and detached.

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

Amen!

[@cube_1674]

There have been manuscripts found that are a bit different since 1611.. KJV is based on Textus Receptus. Solely. How can you have just one source for an accurate Bible unless you use all sources properly? But I’m sure you already knew that. Have A great day in Jeee-zuz…

[@wisconsinwoodsman1987]

I’ve tried to get enthusiastic about the KJV. I have no problem with thee, thou, ye, etc. I don’t even mind looking up archaic words. It’s the baffling sentence structure and choice of words and phrasing that I often just stare at. I pray beforehand and ask the Holy Spirit to help me understand what I’m reading. It’s not enjoyable. I’ll keep at it and hope it gets better. God bless.

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

Unfortunately, that’s usually the way it’s written in Hebrew and Greek. Thee, thou, thine, singular Ye, you, yours, plural Also a Hebrew/Greek construct

[@wisconsinwoodsman1987]

@@NewLifeOfAlbanyGaWell, I’ll keep at it👍

[@Jesus.Saves.bible1]

Thees and Thous are used to be specific language. Ye must be born again. was talking about everybody in the world not just to nicodemus from John 3

[@Jesus.Saves.bible1]

@@wisconsinwoodsman1987do you want a video explaining why the king james uses thees and thous

[@Matthew-307]

What are your thoughts on the NKJV?

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

I’ve got a video on that. I’m sorry I can’t link it.

[@Matthew-307]

@@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa No worries, I found it.

[@alamahony]

thank you

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

You're welcome

[@brianwinters5434]

I can read New Testament Greek comfortably and work my way thru Biblical Hebrew. I do not see any reason to not use the Critical text. God gave us reason and the ability to do archaeology to find more texts.

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

It’s got to do far more with underlying texts than a knowledge of Biblical languages my friend.

[@terencealbertmcbain8041]

Psalms 12; 6-7

[@delrico8788]

How do you guys like the NKJ ?

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

I’ve got a video on errors in the New King James

[@artemusbowdler7508]

You have misrepresented the critical text.

[@cherilynhamilton746]

Revelation 22:18,19 Do not change a single word!

[@Caderic]

You do know, that when they translated from the original Hebrew, Greek and Aramaic, they literally changed every single word.

[@gleasonparker1684]

What about NASB. CSB.NKJV ?

[@kaleesiking239]

Those are all from corrupted manuscripts from Alexanderia & Westcott & Hort they were agnostic the ones that are good are KJVER, MEV is ok, & WEB is ok too but the Perfect Word of God is KJV

[@Airik1111bibles]

If you use the KJV and want to try a more modern version the NKJV Is excellent.

[@GodisGracious1031Ministries]

NASB remove, doubts, csb too.

[@Smilin_Ed]

Wasn't the 1611 KJV a copy of Tyndale's word for word..? What yr was it the KJV translated Passover to Easter, I'd like to have one of those Easter Bibles. The Luke 4; 4 isn't there in early Greek and Hebrew transcripts, most are saying a scribe got carried away adding that last part.. but by every word of God 😁

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

No, about 70 %

[@DavidRamirez-ww5kv]

Right on brother Steve. I am so thankful for KZbin videos like yours that opened my eyes to the superiority of the KJV. I used to read the NASB as a young man because that is what I was instructed to get from fellow believers after I was saved in college. I have two ESV study bibles for the notes. Blessings in Christ.

[@Proverbspsalms]

The devil has people so caught up in “understanding” Gods word. He’s blinded their minds and people don’t realize this is spiritual, and the word is our sword against the enemy. They don’t know it’s not all about understanding- which that’s what the Holy Ghost is for anyway, that they forget it’s about the power behind Gods word. The kjv clearly says angels hearken unto the voice of Gods word. So when we speak his word angels move on our behalf , and demons hate the true word. They are tripped up by it, because it thwarts their plans. Even when a demon is being cast out of someone, I notice they tend to use thee, and thus. Why is that? Why don’t they quote the niv or the others? Because even they know the true word. Niv, and all that other crap doesn’t even register with demons. If I say get THEE behind me Satan. They understand the kjv better than we ever will on this side of heaven. Therefore- I don’t need anything except the Bible that the devil is attacking. The one you can hardly find now. The one that’s hidden in my heart, even before I got saved. The one that worked when I quoted when I got saved. The one that ran demons out of the Alzheimer’s nursing home when I read it 23 years ago. The one people lost their lives over to get it printed. The one without the witchcraft symbol like nkjv. The one that gave me peace when I quoted it at night when I could hear what sounded like demons knocking on my window. The one that nobody had a problem with 100 years ago, or even 50 years ago- and worked for our grand and great grandparents, the one that I remember easily even with a bad memory- that’s the one I’ll stick with till I die!

[@reformedpilgrim]

I prefer the New King James, but I am greatly enjoying the ESV recently. (So far, I’ve read the entire New Testament in the ESV.) Do the Textus Receptus and Critical Texts really differ that much? No, because the orthodox doctrines are found in both, starting with the gospel. That’s the crux of the matter. Perhaps there are 8,000 differences between the TR and the CT, but not to the point that the important primary and secondary doctrines are changed or lost.

[@artemusbowdler7508]

Which was God breathed: “thou” or “you”?

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

Thou

[@artemusbowdler7508]

@@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa "Thou" is the same word as "you." How can you say that?

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

@@artemusbowdler7508 Thou as intended by the King James translators is Hebrew/Greek singular as in the originals, while you is plural in the translation, again from the originals. This is basic history.

[@curtthegamer934]

Honestly, if I were to make a new translation of the Bible, I would translate the plural yous as "you all" or "you people."

[@LastGenGaming675]

Hey there , Could you do a video explaining what was going on with Ananias and Sapphira ? They were struck dead for their sin , how can that be if Christ died for every sin ? I can't draw any conclusions that match with God being forgiving and loving from that . It seems to me that we are still expected to be sinless as if under the law , which is impossible while in the flesh , so why did they die? I noticed they didn't repent , is that why ? There's a lot of opinion on this .

[@jeffcarlson3269]

I believe... if we are talking about the sin of the lie told by Ananias and Sapphira... we can probably deduce some things... for 1).. Ananias and Sapphira may have been part of the "fold".. but I do Not recall any mention of them being saved or having trusted Jesus as their savior..2) Peter pronounced sentence on them.. and Peter was much more impetuous than our Lord...had it been Jesus.. He may have given them a chance to repent of their sin.. and confess their wrong doing..3).. this was the time of the early church.. and God.. initiated..or gave certain powers to the Apostles.. in order to lay the groundwork for the church's beginning...the Apostles had certain Apostolic "rights".. that Christians are Not gifted with today.. such as pronouncing that kind of judgement on sinners.. though perhaps many wish they did have That power...today..

[@LastGenGaming675]

@@jeffcarlson3269 Christians are not to murder though as that is a sin , so if Peter chose that for them , one God would of had to allow Peter to use his Gid given power to do such a thing and two it would be murder , a sin , and more than that as Jesus told us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us . When it was brought up to rain fire down like Elijah , Jesus said ye know not what spirit ye are of. The whole thing seems against Christ's doctrine . Unless the point of it is that Peter was still a man , this was a horrible sin and God still used them to spread the gospel. But then I wonder why God allowed it ? Jesus wouldn't cast a stone at a sinner and yet here we have a human apostle who drops two people dead for sin . It seems like they sinned to punish others for sin , unless we are just supposed to be literally sinless which is of course impossible. Another part of me feels like this is people trying to get money , which of course is monumentally messed up . Like give us all your money or die like these . That's obviously not of God or Christ's teachings .

[@jasonbryan3135]

Jon Courson has a great article on this and it's a good read: Hypocrisy Kills: A Topical Study of Acts 5:1-11 Things are not always what they appear to be, particularly in the realm of spirituality. Some years ago, a painting was auctioned for many thousands of dollars. It portrayed a monk sitting at a table with a prayer book before him, his hands folded in the posture of prayer. Upon closer inspection, however, the buyer discovered that the prayer book on the table was not a prayer book at all, but a shallow pan. And the hands folded together seemingly in prayer actually held a lemon. Thus, the picture portrayed not a monk praying, but a man squeezing lemons. So, too, oftentimes, we think, My, that person is spiritual. But upon closer examination, it proves to be a bitter, sour story when we see the real picture. This is precisely what happened in our text concerning the story of Ananias and Sapphira. At this point, the church was experiencing great grace (Acts 4:33). Jews had come from all over the world to celebrate the Jewish festival of Pentecost. During the Feast of Pentecost, thousands were converted to Christ. Apparently not wanting their new brothers and sisters to return to their homes without being instructed and grounded in the Word, the Jerusalem believers pooled their resources and shared with one another in order that the new believers could remain in Jerusalem where they could grow together. Ananias and Sapphira, apparently wanting to fit in and seem spiritual, sold their property but secretly kept a chunk for themselves. As they brought their money to the apostles, Peter asked, “Is this the total amount of the land?” “Certainly,” replied Ananias. And he fell down dead. Three hours later, his wife Sapphira came in. “Tell me, Sapphira,” said Peter, “when you and your husband sold your property, did you bring all the money?” “Yes,” she answered. And like her husband, Sapphira was history. “I don’t understand,” you say. “The Christians were flourishing, and a couple brought some money to the apostles to share with their brothers and sisters. Wasn’t it a little severe to strike them dead because they didn’t give it all? Wasn’t death a rather extreme penalty for fibbing?” The answer to that question lies in the principle of precedence that says: God will make a strong statement at one point in time to be remembered and applied to all points in time. An example of this is seen in Joshua 6. After wandering in the wilderness for forty years, the children of Israel were at last ready to enter the Promised Land. With great rejoicing and anticipation, they crossed the Jordan River only to find the powerful and seemingly impenetrable city of Jericho looming large before them. But the Lord miraculously delivered the city of Jericho into their hands as the walls came tumbling down. Then He said, “Don’t take anything from Jericho. Other cities you can spoil, but let this city be a sacrifice to Me” (see Joshua 6:18, 19). All except one of the Israelites obeyed the Lord’s command. His name was Achan. Seeing the glimmer of gold, the shining of silver, and some Babylonian garments that were the hot threads of the day, Achan thought, What would it matter if I borrowed a bit of gold, took a sliver of silver, and lifted a garment or two? So, he grabbed the goods and hid them under the floor of his tent. The next battle found the Israelites at war with a little town called Ai. It should have been an easy fight, but they got whipped. “What’s going on, Lord?” Joshua cried. “We conquered Jericho in Your Name, but at Ai, we were soundly defeated. Why?” God informed Joshua that sin in the camp had defeated the country-and the one who sinned was to be put to death (Joshua 7:15). “Isn’t that a bit severe?” you ask. No, because in this new country, the Lord wanted to reveal from the very outset how deadly serious He was about sin. Why? Because sin would kill them. Not just Achan, the one who committed the sin, but his whole family as well. Precious people, when you and I sin, other people are bruised and beaten and end up in the pit along with us. That’s why, among other reasons, sin stinks. God made that point very clear in those first days in the new land. “Listen,” He said. “Sin brings pain. It’ll hurt you. It’ll affect your family and others who are linked to you. You’ll end up in the pit.” Now we’re in another new country here in Acts-not a new country physically, but a new country spiritually. The church has been formed as an entirely new entity. And just as sin had to be dealt with severely and pointedly in the Old Testament, so, too, a powerful point is being made in the New Testament. I’m so glad we can study this chapter and see what God thinks and how He feels about sin, because if we were dealt with in the same way that Ananias and Sapphira were, our church would be very small. Certainly, you wouldn’t have a pastor-at least not this one! Think about it: What if, like Ananias and Sapphira, we were struck down for the same sin for which they were struck down-the sin of hypocrisy? Whenever we stood up and sang, “All to Jesus, I surrender; all to Him I freely give… I surrender all, I sur…” Boom! Down we’d go! If we were treated in the same manner as Ananias and Sapphira were, the church would be thinned out real fast! And so God is saying, “I’m going to make a severe point at this point in time in order that you might get the point for all time. Learn the lesson: Hypocrisy kills.” Hypocrisy was the one sin that riled our Lord Jesus. He loved to eat with the sinners. He hung out with the publicans. The tax collectors and prostitutes felt comfortable with Him. But when He said, “Woe unto you…” it was always directed at those who wanted to be thought of as more spiritual than they really were. The word “hypocrite” comes from the Greek word hupokrites, which means “one who is wearing a mask.” It refers to actors who wore large masks on stage in order to be seen by those in the back row. Hupokrites, then, were those who had two faces: one for the stage and one for the street. I am told there is a restaurant in New York City whose business is thriving because of hypocrisy… A couple is seated, and the maitre d’ hands them menus. Both contain the same items, but because the prices listed on the woman’s menu are three times higher than the prices on the man’s menu, when the man says, “Order whatever you want,” the woman is highly impressed. Hypocrisy may be good for the restaurant business, but it is grievous to the heart of God. Psalm 103:14 says the Father knows our frames, He remembers we are but dust. Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 4:7 that we have this treasure, Christ Jesus, in earthen vessels. In other words, God knows we have frailties and earthiness, but it doesn’t bother Him. Jesus loved to be around real people. It was the hupokrites-the religious folks and the play-actors-who were a problem to Him because hypocrisy truly kills. What does it kill? Hypocrisy Kills Your Witness. How many people say, “I’m not going to go to church. I took my car to a mechanic who had a fish in the yellow pages. And man, I got ripped off. He charged high prices and did lousy work, and yet he has a Bible on his desk and his radio tuned to the Christian station”? Or how many make a business deal with one who claims to be a believer and they find out later they were charged exorbitant prices? If you say, “I’m not going to become a believer because of hypocrites,” you will spend eternity in hell with the very hypocrites you hate. So if you don’t like them, get saved, get to church, and get right. Otherwise, you’ll be with them forever. Whenever people say to me, “There are hypocrites in church,” I say, “You’re right. That’s why you will fit right in! We freely acknowledge that we are not even close to perfection.” When people say, “I’m not going to go to church or get saved because of hypocrites,” they’re wrong. Nonetheless, the fact remains that people use that excuse more than any other for not going to church or seeking the Lord. Hypocrisy kills your witness. Hypocrisy Kills Your Joy. Just as Ananias and Sapphira were struck down, so, too, is your joy whenever you’re hypocritical. You become sour. You become analytical. In order to justify your own hypocrisy, you begin to analyze others and see how hypocritical they are that you might feel better about your own hypocrisy. You become a sour, dour believer, soaking in the lemon juice of bitterness. You lose the joy of just being real before the Lord. Hypocrisy Kills Your Peace. Living in hypocrisy, one must always keep his mask on and his guard up. Fearing that someday someone will see the real him, he becomes tense, uptight, and unstable. Therefore, as it did with the early church, great fear should come upon us-the fear of hypocrisy. While such fear could potentially freak us out, in reality it should free us up. You see, when we finally get the picture of Acts 5, we understand that the Lord is asking us just to be who we are. Paul put it this way: “By the grace of God I am what I am…” (1 Corinthians 15:10) Hypocrisy works from the outside in and says, “I’m going to try to be this way, and maybe it’ll sink in a bit.” It’s imitation. Christianity works from the inside out as Jesus says, “I’m going to work within you to do and to will of My good pleasure” (see Philippians 2:13). It’s impartation.

[@jasonbryan3135]

Continued: How I need to understand that the Lord delights in me just the way I am. Those areas that need to be changed, He will change-not by my imitation of spiritual people, but rather by His impartation of the Holy Spirit. I don’t have to play a game. I don’t have to learn the phrases. I don’t have to wear a tie. I can just be who I am, because the Lord looks at me and says, “I know what you are, and I love you. I’ll work within you regarding the areas of your life that need changing. Don’t try to pretend to be something you’re not. Don’t put on airs. Don’t be a church person-learning the phrases and going through the motions.” When this begins to sink in, am I ever free! “You mean, Lord, You love me just as I am, and You want me to be just the way I am, with my humor or lack thereof, with my style or lack thereof? You just love me? You want me to be how You made me? This earthen vessel?” “Yes,” answers the Lord. “I not only love you, I enjoy you-except when you put on an act, pretend to be something you’re not, or try to impress people with a spirituality that isn’t really there.” Hypocrisy will kill your witness as others see the masks you wear and the act you put on. Hypocrisy will kill your joy as you analyze and criticize others in order to justify your own deceit. Hypocrisy will kill your peace as you live in fear that someone will someday see the real you. Put it away. Give it up. Be free! In Jesus’ Name. -jon Courson

[@jeffcarlson3269]

@@LastGenGaming675 I agree with you 100%.... I can tell you are very insightgful... and know Jesus.. like I do.... thanks for your comment....

[@redsoul4552]

I use the KJV, NASB, and ESV. With prayer and submission to God i find the unity between the translations. Tnose that are hung up on KJV only really need to reflect onbthier understanding of the power of God to perserve his word. Because all throughout the world there are translations in other languages than that of the KJV. So focusi g on the KJV only it can be extrapolated that they are reading a false word. Bottom line God will give you his word should you submit humbly.

[@jacobblandford5373]

Really good video Steve. I like hearing people that have wisdom, instead of most of Christianity which is deluded in these last days when it comes to the holy Text of the Bible. People don't understand church history or the history of the Bible because they naive suckers. They'll believe a seminary over the Holy Ghost: "Woe unto them!" (Jude 11 KJV)

[@PShawtx]

Study the of the Roman empire and judea/Galilee in the first century to see how the Christians then may have understood the new testament at that time.

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

Right!

[@JoeSteele-mg6uo]

The KJV isn't being put into other languages. It wouldn't be the KJV at that point. You can take the manuscripts the KJV is based on and translate those into other languages but it simply doesn't work or make sense to translate a translation into another language.

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

It has been done often over the years my friend.

[@GodisGracious1031Ministries]

I am pretty sure missionaries did that.

[@cherilynhamilton746]

King James Bible Research Council has amazing videos confirming truth!

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

Amen!

[@PhinAI]

God bless you, Pastor! I appreciate your help in obtaining deeper understanding of Jesus throughout the treasure-trove contained in your channel.

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

Amen

[@Liminalplace1]

Gee.. you actually argue for using the ESV. Surely you aren't ignorant that the so call Textual Receipts was cobbled together by Erasmus for the printing press from available manuscripts in the 1519 We have available the closest to the origin text used by most modern translatiions. The King James Version was a good translation for the English used at that time, but based upon 9th Century manuscripts. Surely you know that. The only reason Fundamentalist use the KJV is to make themselves out as ultra conservative. It has that function so I ll use KJV in those circles. I can see some benefits in doing that socially but there is no good case for those manscripts.

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

I’ve done multiple videos historically refuting that false narrative.

[@Liminalplace1]

@@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa the problem is that the bulk of biblical scholars uphold that view. Establishing an ancient documents. content IS NOT a spiritual exercise, it can be done by an atheist...it's part of ancient history scholarship. I'd accept the longer ending to Mark as authoritative even not Marks ending because it was quoted by Ireneus (according to my Scofield study bible). But there is no conspiracy going on and Satan doesn't have that kind of power, getting people to read the Bible whole is the battle. Sociologically it's easier to see what's going on with KJ only... It's an identity marker that stops the liberalizing slide and that's good, so I'd think I'd agree with most of what you'd believe.

[@SibleySteve]

This conclusion is so steeped in folk religion and onlyism that I would like to encourage you to read more before you rely on cliches and slogans. When my friend was ordained, the committee gave him a list of books to repair his thinking on several topics. I would encourage you to repair to a seminary to understand the critical text of scripture and how the KJV is itself overly Latin and medieval. Get back to the third century with a UBS text and find out what the ancient church used, not the British church of the 17th c.

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

Friend, I think you may be underestimating the study I’ve done on this subject. I’ve got dozens of videos on the subject. Dozens of books on the subject from varying viewpoints. Taught it at a College level.

[@SibleySteve]

@@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa May your heart and mind be opened to our oldest Greek manuscripts from the apostolic fathers discovered in the last couple of centuries which correct the Erasmus critical text which he would certainly have loved to get his hands on the ones we now have. There is no single manuscript from the first century, there is the medieval critical text and the modern critical text. Our modern critical text contains a papyrus of John from the 2nd century. The KJV dudes had no access to that papyrus.

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

@@SibleySteve I have studied them extensively my friend. See my series on the Papyri and oldest versions on my Biblical Archaeology Today podcast with Steve Waldron. God bless you sir.

[@EvangelicalCatholicofthe-kr7yy]

LOL, and yet you are in disagreement with the majority of modern scholarship, and none of those "differences" actually change the overall meaning of the text. In other words, while it may make a doctrine more or less clear in an individual passage, if you can't teach the exact same thing using a different passage from the text base of the ESV versus that of the KJV or NKJV, then you need to go back to Seminary (or go there in the first place?) The ESV has the best blend of readability, accuracy, and reverence, hands down. By the way, the so called "Textus Receptus" was also a critical text of its day...

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

I have done many videos on the various text types. And being in disagreement with….im so sorry but that’s obviously a laughable argument.

[@EvangelicalCatholicofthe-kr7yy]

@@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa Yeah... doing a lot of videos doesn't mean that you're qualified to speak accurately (let alone authoritatively) on the topic. And no, that is not a laughable argument, because people need to know when some random KZbinr in his kitchen armed with a stack of Bibles and a Strong's concordance is not in agreement with the consensus of all the faithful men who have actually dedicated their lives to the study of the Biblical languages and textual manuscripts. You might think you're being helpful, but I know so many young souls who have been misguided and discouraged by people like you who string together these theories and arguments in such a way that you cast doubt on God, His Word, and His Church (in other words, literally the opposite of being either helpful or pastoral). And these souls need to understand that they can trust God's Word in the ESV, and that they will get the same Gospel message pointing them to the same Christ Jesus, which is what *actually matters* at the end of the day.

[@buckeyewill2166]

Another bad translation using the Critical Text.

[@docbrown7513]

Variances are a fact. Doctrine and teachings that require a variance are false or not supposed by scripture.

[@Joshua-of9vq]

Wasn't King James a homosexual?

[@Matthew-bu5pq]

The argument that the oldest manuscripts automatically means the best and most accurate makes no sense.

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

Amen!

[@Joe-bw2ew]

I just bought an ESV Study Bible. The box said $74 but it was missing the price sticker. So the cashier asked the floor manager to look it up. He did on his phone but picked out the Student ESV study Bible by mistake for $23. I followed the scriptures counsel to be quick to hear but SLOW TO SPEAK .So I got a $74 Bible for $23! Hee hee hee. God's Predestinated Sovereignty RIGHT?

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

Good price!

[@Joe-bw2ew]

@@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa Like the Bible SAYS,Do not let your left hand know what your right hand IS DOING .

[@steveburg815]

I think it’s called “stealing.” Who cares which translation you use if you are all quick to trivialize one of the Ten Commandments. 🙄

[@Joe-bw2ew]

@@steveburg815 God works in mysterious economics

[@Anotherparadigmshift]

I was a very strong KJO believer. I've had to eat my words. I claimed it was PERFECT! However, it is misleading about the end of the "world" and death. The end of the "Age" is not the end of the world. Sorry kjv. Also Sheol and Hades isn't referring to an eternal firery torment. Also, Johovah could never have been correct as there was no 'J.' Other than that it's still my favorite.

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

I don’t debate in the comment section, but much of what you said is incorrect.

[@randyabeyta7318]

KJV is the best bible

[@artemusbowdler7508]

Ephesians 4:6 in the ESV does not hold to pantheism-it means that His divine powers and nature affects everything thoroughly. You are using a straw-man argument to bolster your preference which is dishonest. Non of the translators of the ESV were or are pantheistic.

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

I didn’t claim they were.

[@artemusbowdler7508]

@@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa You used this passage to bolster your disdain for the ESV. And now you are denying it.

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

@@artemusbowdler7508 Not in the least. They translated it w universalism, but that doesn’t mean they are. Manuscripts and translation philosophy.

[@artemusbowdler7508]

@@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa You are more clear in this discussion then you were in your video.

[@artemusbowdler7508]

@@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa Your use of them is misleading.

[@cherilynhamilton746]

NKJV is a Trojan horse!

[@Caderic]

In short, you are keep to the KJV because of tradition. Sad!

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

Huh? That’s a weird take. I’ve done dozens of videos showing the manuscript superiority of Recieved text Bibles. I’ve never advocated to keep it because of tradition. You’re sadly mistaken.

[@Usernamebreh]

what about the nkjv?

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

I’ve got a video on that.

[@matthewh4150]

Misinformation, don't agree at all.

[@anthonylowder6687]

I had a pastor one time who told me that I would one day exchange my KJB for an ESV and make the ESV my only bible. That was 10 years ago and it hasn’t and never will happen….I am and always be a KJB Only!!

[@silveriorebelo2920]

good for you that everyhing the KJB adds to or takes out out from Scripture is accepted by you...

[@GodisGracious1031Ministries]

@@silveriorebelo2920 No.

[@Saiyan585]

NASB

[@James41892]

YAHOSHEA BLESS ! יהושע ברכה

[@brianhaley4471]

Hi James, Would that be the same as "Jesus" in English?

[@James41892]

@@brianhaley4471 Jesus was not his given name.. Exodus 3:15 - YHWH. YAHWEH יהוה - YAH Self Exists (Ancient Hebrew) kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6fLaaywnrumeac Numbers 13:16. YAHOSHEA יהושע - YAH is Salvation. YAHOSHEA is YAHWEH in the FLESH. CREATOR come down to REDEEM his CREATION. Hebrew letters that have the same meaning for 4000 + yrs. The letters in his name. Yad, Hey, Waw, Hey. יהוה. Yad - Hand. Hey - Behold. Waw - Nail. Hey - Behold. YAHWEH BLESS ! יהוה ברכה

[@brianhaley4471]

@@James41892 Ok, I'm well aware of all this. But is God displeased if I refer to him in my own language? Jesus is the English firm of Yahoshea, correct? Are Koreans displeasing God When they call him Yesu or Yesu-nim? Hispanics pronounce his name Hey-soos; German is Yazua or Yeesus. When Paul preached in Greek to the Greeks, did he pronounce his name in the Hebrew, Yahoshea? Would I be more pleasing to God if I learned and spoke Hebrew? You wrote in Hebrew to me, but I am illiterate in Hebrew. So other than making it known that the Hebrew name for the messiah is Yahoshea, What are you saying?

[@James41892]

@@brianhaley4471 If you are aware of all this, then you certainly have the capability of pronouncing YAHOSHEA in english. That is the only name of the Son of God. Names are transliterated not translated...this is to keep their original sound. If you lost that and it's not recognizable it's NO longer the given name. Is Father upset at people who do not seek out his given Name and use it... NAME...Father's WORD. Exodus 3:13-15. Exodus 6:3. Exodus 20:7. Exodus 34:14. Judges 13:17-18. 1 Kings 18:21. Psalms 20:5-7. Psalms 29:2. Psalms 62:5-8. Psalms 68:4. Psalms 83:18. Psalms 104:1-5. Psalms 135:3. Psalms 145:1-2, 21. Proverbs 18:10. Proverbs 25:2 Proverbs 30:4-6. Isaiah 7:14. Isaiah 9:6-7. Isaiah 26:4. Isaiah 42:8. Isaiah 43:10. Isaiah 45:5-7. Isaiah 52:6. Jeremiah 16:21. Jeremiah 23:26-27. Zechariah 14:9. Matthew 5:17-18. Matthew 6:9. Matthew 23: 8-9. John 1:1-5, 9-14,17. Acts 4:12. Philippians 2:9-11. Revelation 1: 1-20.

[@James41892]

@@brianhaley4471 Also keep this in mind...if you choose. We know that Jesus is not even 500 years old and is not his given Name. The Antichrist will come to deceive All. I believe he will come in the name the world knows best...Jesus. I believe his Mark will be the cross. We already know his number. See John 5:43. Our Creator's Name is of the utmost importance.

[@preacherrob]

Why I don't use the ESV........because I believe in Jesus.

[@jeffcarlson3269]

I would Not use the ESV as my main bible.. but I do Not think it is totally way off base... at least No worse than the NASB or the NIV...the ESV has the same complacency as the other non KJV.. bibles.... it seems to lessen the impact or harshness of God's word....perhaps it's society's fault for wanting a bible that coddles them rather than calling them out..

[@kylec8950]

That statement makes zero sense. Sorry.

[@preacherrob]

@@kylec8950 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. Jesus is the Word. John 1:1, Jesus doesn't change Heb 13:8, Mal 3:6 I'm sorry for you if it doesn't make sense to you, I recommend you get saved. Look on KZbin..... the bible way to heaven. Hope this helps.

[@preacherrob]

@@jeffcarlson3269 I believe the new versions of the bible are a reflection of "society's" aka christians true hatred for the Word of God. They would rather make God in their own image and what they think he should say.

[@kylec8950]

@@preacherrob Thanks "SUPERROB" but I am "saved". Your comment still doesnt make sense. ESV Bible can indeed bring salvation. Don't be a fool.

[@ryanlippoldt6966]

ESV is superior to kjv

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

Check out my numerous videos comparing them. Thanks for watching!

[@ryanlippoldt6966]

@@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa I will watch your other videos. I said that based on the fact that the ESV is based in part on older manuscripts than the king James version. No doubt the king James version has been and is still being used by God to bring the message of salvation to people all over the world. I’m a king James guy myself. But I do know that the ESV is based on a lot of older manuscripts.

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

@@ryanlippoldt6966 I’ve done several videos on manuscript bases etc. Oldest is not always best, as all textual scholars readily admit.

[@pastorofmuppets777]

I prefer the Esv or Geneva most people I know do as well 😊❤

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

Many calvinist like both of those translations.

[@pastorofmuppets777]

@@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa Many Christians do as well.

[@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa]

@@pastorofmuppets777 Yes. I’ve got dozens of videos on the subject of the KJV and modern translations, studied it for 35 years plus. Have studied hebrew, greek, latin. I know a little about the subject. Still studying for sure however!

[@pastorofmuppets777]

@@NewLifeOfAlbanyGa My first bible is KJV I love it very much.