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Originally Posted by nleshelman Tonight my wife brought something to my attention that I could not believe:
The ESV Reference Bible reads:
Romans 11:20 That is true. They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand fast through faith. So do not become proud, but fear.
BUT, The ESV in the Reformation Study Bible (and Bibleworks' ESV) reads:
Romans 11:20 That is true. They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand fast through faith. So do not become proud, but stand in awe.
Has anyone else discovered any variations in the ESV? |
Brother Nathan (and anyone else who's interested in variances in the ESV), I invite you to check out this sermon of Howard King's on "What's Wrong with the ESV?" - SermonAudio.com - What's Wrong with the ESV?.
Sums things up pretty nicely, I think.
Then compare just these other few verses: Colossians 1:14, 2 Corinthians 2:17, Luke 4:4, Isaiah 14:12-15 and Matthew 9:13 to a Textus Receptus-based version and see what you think. I, too, have no desire to get into a Bible versions dispute - but the KJV and the old Geneva Bibles are not Westcott-Hort progeny, and so... No, I need to stop right here... 
Margaret |
Margaret,
I understand and respect the need for the Byzantine Text. I listened to some of the 'sermon' that you linked as well. I am sure that you know that my seminary training is from this textual tradition and that my congregation uses the AV and that I teach from the AV.
My issue is that the AV carries a lot of baggage that hinders ministry. Many people do not understand it and find it intimidating. The Word of God should be in the vulgar tongue and it should be accessible to the common man... this is a Reformation principle and confessional (WCF 1.7).
I like the NKJV for some of these reasons, but I think that it is a clunky translation. The ESV is readable and literal- much like what the AV was in its time. I pray for the day that there is a readable and literal translation from the Byzantine tradition.
When the Word of God is put in the words of the people- reformation happens. It has happened before, and could happen again. We must not make idols of the works of men.
Humbly,
Nate
PS- If I am ever invited to preach in your congregation, I will gladly use the AV- that is our practice on this side of the state as well!