The new circumcision is a new heart and a new relationship with god through christ cf. This is the organization that jehovahs witnesses belong to. On march 7, 321 roman emperor constantine i issued a civil decree making sunday a day of rest from labor, stating. Harris colossians and philemon eggnt, 93 outlines three probable options. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. Some gnostics believed that jesus was a man, but that christ entered into jesus when he was baptized and left him right before he died. Your whole self ruled by the flesh was put off when you were circumcised by christ, 12.
The jehovahs witnesses and the watchtower society realized that their beliefs contradicted scripture. The literal translation in the kingdom interlinear reads, because in him is dwelling down all the. King james version, new king james version, new living translation, new international version, english standard version, christian. By adding the word other to all things so that it reads by means of. Thus the new world translation is fully justified in rendering colossians 2. Work began on december 2, 1947 when the new world bible translation committee was formed. For instance, colossians 1 in the original greek has 551 words, whereas the king james version has 656 words, the new international version has 673, the new world translation has 766 and the good news bible todays english version. New world translation of the holy scriptures wikipedia. Why does the new world translation insert the word other in.
Colossians 2 is the second chapter of the epistle to the colossians in the new testament of the christian bible. The new world translation on trial in the watchtowers own kingdom interlinear translation of the greek scriptures. What many dont realize is that four of the five men on the translation committee producing the complete 1961 edition had no hebrew or greek training whatsoever. From the new testament in an improved version upon the basis of archbishop newcomes new translation with a corrected text, 1808 a revision of archbishop newcomes new testament, by the society for promoting christian knowledge adds at colossians 2. At every turn, it seems, the main object of gnosticism was to twist the nature of christ.
The jehovahs witnesses new world translation of the holy. The new world translation is a poor translation from the original koine greek. This free online study bible is an accurate, easytoread study edition of the holy bible. The jehovah witnesses use the new world translation bible. In him lie hidden al new living translation nlt download the bible app now. Walter martin has made a very lucrative profession out of nwt bashing for over 30 years. New world translation of the holy scriptures study edition hebrewaramaic scriptures. This is an authorized website of jehovahs witnesses. Use bible verses by comparison to read all translations side by side. The new world translation emphasis added the jehovahs witness organization has altered the biblical text to suit to its theological presupposition that jesus is a created thing. All judges and city people and the craftsmen shall rest upon the venerable day of the sun. The book is in violation of the warning in revelation 22.
Table of the books of the bible watchtower online library. In the following examples we have provided the new world translation and the new american standard translation so the reader may make a quick comparison prior to a brief discussion. Even in the ot when the new covenant is discussed cf. As ye have therefore received christ jesus the lord, so walk ye in him. It includes pictures, footnotes, crossreferences, and additional study tools. Translation bias against the eternal nature of jesus christ as creator god is clearly seen in the new world translations insertion of the word other in reference to jesus work in creation. Colossians 1, new living translation nlt the bible app. Colossians 2 new living translation colossians 1 colossians 2 colossians 3 2 1 i want you to know how much i have agonized for you and for the church at laodicea, and for many other believers who have never met me personally. New world translation of the holy scriptures rendered from. Jan 01, 2006 new world translation of the holy scriptures rendered from the original languages by the new world bible translation committee revised 1984 na on. The new world translation bible is a word for word translation of the holy scriptures.
In him dwelleth all the fulness of the godhead bodily. Four examples of where the new world translation gets it wrong. The following is one example selected by martin in his the kingdom of the cults, 1985 ed. May 14, 2007 the new world translation bible is a word for word translation of the holy scriptures. The following ocurred in the watchtower august 1st, 1962, pages 479, 480 question from reader. The new world translation study edition nwt study bible. New world translation of the holy scriptures 20 revision. Traditionally, it is believed to be written for the church in colossae by apostle paul, with timothy as his coauthor, while he was in prison in ephesus years 5354, although there were debatable charges that it is the work of a secondary imitator or that it was written in rome in. Why does the new world translation at colossians 2. Colossians 2 new international version niv biblica. New world translation of the holy scriptures 20 revision ghanaian sign language. By adding the word other to all things so that it reads by means of him all other things were made to exist. Free reading plans and devotionals related to colossians 2.
In the man christ jesus, or in that human nature in which he carried on the business of our salvation. Colossians 2 for i want you to know how great a struggle i. Not just part of the divine nature or divine quality as the jehovahs witness new world translation mistranslates it, but the fullness of the godhead dwells in jesus. See free pdf books for list of downloadable watchtower books quoted from here. Jan 26, 2012 verses is dedicated to help you understand the verses that people try to use to support the doctrine of the trinity. I want them to have complete confidence that they understand gods mysterious plan, which is christ himself. Jehovahs witnesses regard the new world translation of the holy scriptures as an accurate, easytoread translation of the bible. Jehovahs witness bible translation examined 4jehovah. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Colossians 2 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
Any words that were inserted are there to help with understanding the verse and do not detract at all from the meaning of the scripture. Words have been added, deleted, and modifications made to make the text to eliminate doctrinal difficulties and to make the text agree with their theology. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. Bible verse canvas colossians by on etsy bible verses quotes, bible. For in christ all the fullness of the deity lives in bodily form. It has been restored to the proper places, in the new world translation of the.
The new world translation on trial in the watchtowers own. For in him all the fullness of deity the godhead dwells in bodily form completely expressing the divine essence of god. This is the last in a threepart series on jehovahs witnesses. For in christ lives all the fullness of god in a human body. The new world translation of the holy scriptures nwt is a translation of the bible published by the watch tower bible and tract society. The new world translation of the holy scriptures nwt is published by the watchtower bible and tract society wt. For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the godhead bodily. Colossians 2 online bible new world translation 1984. This is to be understood, not of the doctrine, or gospel of christ, as being a perfect revelation of the will of god. Translation bias against the eternal nature of jesus christ as creator god is clearly seen in the new world translation s insertion of the word other in reference to jesus work in creation. Colossians 2 bible verses by comparison, read verses.
Colossians 2, new living translation nlt the bible app. This article was written many years ago, and was accurate at that time. Therefore, as you have accepted christ jesus the lord, go on walking in union with him, see the chapter. Much has been written about the nwt in regards to passages dealing with the deity of christ.
A downloadable kit app is now available through the watchtower website. The new testament portion was released in 1950, as the new world translation. Study book of colossians verses using niv, kjv, esv, and all versions found on one page. For the entire fullness of gods nature dwells bodily in christ. Colossians 2, new english translation net the bible app. See more ideas about colossians 2, bible verses and verses. Why does the new world translation insert the word other. For in him dwells all the fullness of the godhead bodily. For in him all the fullness of deity dwells in bodily form, colossians 2.
The first option is highly unlikely because paul is not concerned here with the. The new world translation is unique in one thing it is the first intentional, systematic effort at producing a complete version of the bible that is edited and revised for the specific purpose of agreeing with a groups doctrine. Colossians 2 new living translation nlt bible gateway. Colossians 2 niv bible i want you to know how hard i am. Is the new world translation a valid version of the bible. The nwt mistranslation is supplied in capital letters for emphasis. The new world translation of the holy scriptures 1984 is published by jehovahs witnesses. World english bible for in him all the fullness of the godhead dwells bodily, weymouth new testament. No english translation distorts the true meaning of this verse like the nwt.
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