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larryjf · #20 (**permalink**) 09-04-2007, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by KMK

Excellent point, Rev Winzer.

Larry,

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Originally Posted by larryjf

The ESV is official for our church in that it was set forth by our worship committee and upheld by the Session.

Did they set it forth because they believed it was 'the best translation available' or just because they had to pick one and this is the one they settled upon?

I think the answer to that question might solve your dillema.

We were moving from the NIV, and the choice was between the NASB and the ESV. The decision was that it was the best all around Bible for church use, not necessarily that it was the best translation.

The thing is, when i approached the Session regarding me starting to believe the TR was a better Greek text and the KJV was a better translation, they asked me questions regarding if i would submit to the church's decision and use the ESV in my preaching, etc. and not cause division in the church regarding this issue.