Changes in the New World Translation (nwt-S)?

[Alejandro]

 

They have found a different one, ... in (2 Cor 6:1) they omitted and removed the Greek word "Kenos" which translated into English is "in vain".

 

That is why in this text it appears: "do not accept the undeserved kindness of God".

 

It should correctly say: "do not accept in vain the undeserved kindness of God".

Edited November 4, 2023 by trottigy

[Dages]

I don't understand. Who is "they"?

The "in vain" is translated as "and miss its purpose."

 

no acepten la bondad inmerecida de Dios y luego pierdan de vista el objetivo de esta.

Edited November 4, 2023 by trottigy

[Ludwika]

1 hour ago, Dages said:

I don't understand. Who is "they"?

The "in vain" is translated as "and miss its purpose."

 

no acepten la bondad inmerecida de Dios y luego pierdan de vista el objetivo de esta.

Exactly. Do not "miss it's purpose" gives a better understanding of the meaning and intent of the original text.

We can have absolute confidence in our translation. I have several commentaries which give alternate options for various verses throughout the bible. I'm always impressed with our translation because every time it gives what most scholars say is the superior meaning or selected wording, even in the smallest detail. 

Edited November 4, 2023 by trottigy

[DancesWithWife]

2 hours ago, Dages said:

I don't understand. Who is "they"?

I agree who is the "they" you are referring to?

 

3 hours ago, Alejandro said:

they omitted and removed

 

[Sheep]

I think he means "the translators", the brothers and sisters who worked on the revised NWT. So he's saying: 'The translators omitted and removed the Greek word "Kenos"...'

[Brother_Bliss]

16 hours ago, Sheep said:

So he's saying: 'The translators omitted and removed the Greek word "Kenos".

 

But as we can see, @Alejandro is incorrect. We do indeed translate "kenos" as 'miss it's purpose' which is the same as 'in vain'.

 

Byington reads, "And in cooperation too we appeal to you not to give God’s grace such a reception as will make it amount to nothing"