Can I search beyond words

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1 minute ago, Codyroberto said:

I noticed that the output does not include any references to published content. I would recommend adding to the instructions to reference from the wol.jw.org and sources answers directly from there. That way you can actually receive researchable and verifiable answers

Yeah, I had to ask it again

 

An article titled "Further Enrichment of Understanding" explains the translation method regarding the continuous nature of the Greek present tense.
he article notes that the translation uses specific helper words for "a good rendering of the present tense which denotes duration or continuance of action". This same resource explains how commands in the present tense are rendered, stating that "The rendering of the present tense of verbs in the form of a command is interesting. For example: 'Continue to love your enemies and to pray for those persecuting you'". You can read this detailed analysis directly on the Watchtower Online Library at https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1950766.

Another article discussing the reception of this translation method quotes the British Bible scholar Alexander Thomson. The text states that "British Bible scholar Alexander Thomson noted that the New World Translation is outstanding in accurately rendering the Greek present tense". To show how this applies to family relationships, the text notes that "Ephesians 5:25 reads 'Husbands, continue loving your wives' instead of saying merely 'Husbands, love your wife'". Thomson concluded that "No other version appears to have exhibited this fine feature with such fulness and frequency". This article is available at https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2001842.

Applying these exact translation rules to 1 Peter 3:7 ensures that the Greek present participle is translated with the word "continue" to show that a Christian husband must maintain an ongoing lifestyle of dwelling with his wife according to knowledge.