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Post by Rodney Farber on Jul 13, 2018 14:00:14 GMT
I just learned something which I consider odd... What do these five bible verses have in common. There are about a dozen more than those listed here. Matthew 17:21 Mark 7:16 Luke 17:36 John 5:34 Acts 8:37 (KJV: And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Here's a link to the Skeptics Annotated Bible (King James Version) if you wish to read the other four. skepticsannotatedbible.com/ |
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Post by captainbryce on Jul 13, 2018 15:09:25 GMT
They are all passages omitted from most modern English translations. Beyond that, I see no connection between them.
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Post by CoolJGS☺ on Jul 13, 2018 15:43:07 GMT
They are possibly omitted verses that questions regarding authenticity.
It may be due to particular translations as well.
Some translations are more trusting than others.
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Post by The Herald Erjen on Jul 13, 2018 15:49:07 GMT
They are possibly omitted verses that questions regarding authenticity. It may be due to particular translations as well. Some translations are more trusting than others. The translation that forbids male homosexuality only on the grounds that "men are ugly" should be good for a laugh. |
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Post by Cody™ on Jul 13, 2018 18:33:44 GMT
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Post by captainbryce on Jul 13, 2018 18:53:40 GMT
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Post by Rodney Farber on Jul 15, 2018 2:19:37 GMT
They are all passages omitted from most modern English translations. Beyond that, I see no connection between them. OK, let's take Matthew 17 which in the KJV has 27 verses. The New World Translation has 26 verses, but numbers 22-27 correspond to KJV 22-27. Why put "====" for 17:21, why not renumber 17:22 KJV to 17:21 (NWT). Why not number them 1-26 instead of 1-20; 22-27? |
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Post by CoolJGS☺ on Jul 15, 2018 11:30:52 GMT
They are all passages omitted from most modern English translations. Beyond that, I see no connection between them. OK, let's take Matthew 17 which in the KJV has 27 verses. The New World Translation has 26 verses, but numbers 22-27 correspond to KJV 22-27. Why put "====" for 17:21, why not renumber 17:22 KJV to 17:21 (NWT). Why not number them 1-26 instead of 1-20; 22-27? Verse numbering, which of course was not a part of the original writings or early copies, had already been largely universally adopted by the time corrections to translations occurred. It would be easier for all/most translations to keep the same numbering than it would be to have people remember two different verse locations for the same scripture. |
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Post by CoolJGS☺ on Jul 15, 2018 11:45:23 GMT
Another thing is the omission being visible would would allow for a response of why it is omitted and thus reduce accusations of a coverup and theophobiacs love nothing more than to invent a new conspiracy theory regarding the Bible's continued existence. For example, in the NWT, there is an appendix section that explains this is good detail. wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1001061203 |
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Post by Vegas on Jul 15, 2018 19:13:57 GMT
They are all passages omitted from most modern English translations. Beyond that, I see no connection between them. OK, let's take Matthew 17 which in the KJV has 27 verses. The New World Translation has 26 verses, but numbers 22-27 correspond to KJV 22-27. Why put "====" for 17:21, why not renumber 17:22 KJV to 17:21 (NWT). Why not number them 1-26 instead of 1-20; 22-27? Why do you ask such stupid questions? Does this really have to be explained to you?  If so.... This does explain a lot.  |
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Post by Rodney Farber on Jul 18, 2018 12:44:58 GMT
OK, let's take Matthew 17 which in the KJV has 27 verses. The New World Translation has 26 verses, but numbers 22-27 correspond to KJV 22-27. Why put "====" for 17:21, why not renumber 17:22 KJV to 17:21 (NWT). Why not number them 1-26 instead of 1-20; 22-27? Why do you ask such stupid questions? ... Do you really need me to answer your question? Even someone with your limited intelligence should know the answer to your own inquiry. |
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Post by CoolJGS☺ on Jul 18, 2018 14:32:26 GMT
Why do you ask such stupid questions? ... Do you really need me to answer your question? Even someone with your limited intelligence should know the answer to your own inquiry. are you under the impression that the answer hasn’t been provided yet? |
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Post by Vegas on Jul 19, 2018 11:01:31 GMT
Why do you ask such stupid questions? ...
So, either you are admitting that you're a moron who asks stupid questions that don't need to be answered... or you really are a moron who can't figure his the difference between his ass and a hole in the ground. Either way... It's hilarious that you'd think that gives you a justification to call into question someone else's intelligence.  PS.
"Even someone with your limited intelligence should know the answer to your own inquiry."
Oh... I know the answer... The answer being "Because Rodney is a moron."
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