Though this allusion to the ot is not explicitly developed here, it probably did not go unnoticed by the corinthians who were apparently familiar with ot traditions about moses cf. If i speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, i am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. Bible world english1 corinthians wikisource, the free. Scripture citations link to originallanguage texts and english translations, while important concepts link to dictionaries, encyclopedias, and a wealth of other resources in your digital library. Paul, called to be an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, with brother sosthenes, 2. A critical exposition by a liberal british scholar of note. Moffatt was an unbeliever who attacked the virgin birth isaiah 7.
In the original greek, the word agape is used throughout the. This chapter is divided into verses english translation. The holy bible, new living translation, is an authoritative bible translation, rendered faithfully into todays english from the ancient texts by 90 leading bible scholars read more about the nlt. Moffatt calls his translation the holy bible, but it is satanic. James moffat bible, 1st one man translation in almost 400 years. We should not desire to do evil things as those people desired to do.
I may have all the faith needed to move mountainsbut if i have no love, i am nothing. God, who faithfully keeps his promises, will not allow you to be tempted beyond your power to resist. Jesus always accepted worship from people, because he was the godhead incarnate john 1. Click to switch to the standard king james version of 1 corinthians chapter. James moffatts new testament commentaries provide significant scholarship on a valuable bible translation. Thus, i may speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but if i have no love, i am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. Alan redpath said one could get a spiritual suntan from the. A new translation hardcover january 1, 1950 by james moffatt translator 4.
Giving you holy bibles the way they were originally printed. If i have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if i have a faith that can move mountains, bu. The logos bible software edition of the moffatt new testament commentary series is designed to encourage and stimulate your study. It is authored by paul the apostle and sosthenes in ephesus. If you tear it apart too much, you lose the beauty. Referred to as the original modernlanguage bible, moffatt s 1924 translation began the trend toward simpler versions aimed at the general christian reader. I may have all knowledge and understand all secrets. Moffatt took a leading role in the preparation of the revised standard version 1946 as well as writing numerous books on biblical textual criticism. Previous robert youngs literal translation of the bible revised edition 1898 pdf next taverner bible 1539 pdf 5 thoughts on moffat english new testament 19 pdf. May 02, 2015 if i speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, i have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.
Nasb, nkjv i speak with the tongues of men and of angels nrsv i speak with the tongues of mortals and of angels. If i have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if i have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, i am nothing 3. The corinthian church was emphasizing a good thing, spiritual gifts, to the neglect of the best. Referred to as the original modernlanguage bible, moffatts 1924 translation began the trend toward simpler versions aimed at the general christian reader.
His conversion would be quite exciting to the corinthians. As with the niv perversion of the bible, moffatts translation completely removes the word godhead from the word of god see acts 17. Though moffatts emendations may be rather dubious, his translation is still one of the best ways to grasp a books overall argument. It does not dishonor others, it is not selfseeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. James moffat bible, 1st one man translation in almost 400 years the argument implies that to be sown is to be born. If i speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, i am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. A new translation by james moffatt, 1922, is a corrupt version of the bible. All scripture is given by inspiration of god, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.
The new king james version nkjv is a wordforword literal translation based on the greek manuscript tradition known as the textus receptus. First select the bible version you want from the drop down list. Duncan, these works are rich in biblical exegesis and analysis offering exposition in a format thats. Mof a new translation of the bible by james moffatt mt. If i speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, i have become a sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. Campbell morgan wrote that examining this chapter is like dissecting a flower to understand it.
This is the text and a scan of the actual, original, first printing of the 1611 king james version, the he bible, for 1 corinthians chapter. Sometimes the bible book does not load, just change the page number and then retry the original page or refresh the web page. For example, john 14 comes after john 15 and 16 in the moffatt bible. If i have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge. These things will end, because this knowledge and these prophecies we have are not complete not perfect. His new testament was printed in 19, followed by the old testament in 1924. Easily search and explore 14 complete english and 1. Moffatt is best remembered, however, for singlehandedly translating the bible. Though moffatt s emendations may be rather dubious, his translation is still one of the best ways to grasp a books overall argument. The logos existed in the very beginning, the logos was with god, the logos was divine. William barclay daily study bible 1 corinthians commentary.
Alan redpath said one could get a spiritual suntan from the warmth of this chapter. Next, enter a single bible word such as grace or an exact bible phrase such as grace of god in the search bible topic input box. And if i have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if i have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, i am nothing. This is translated into english as charity in the king. I may have all the faith needed to move mountainsbut if i have no love, i am nothing matthew 21. But when you are tempted, he will also give you the ability to endure the temptation as your way of escape. Helpful for its treatment of critical problems raised by a close study of the text. He raised objections from many scholars 2 but proved very popular and started a trend toward more paraphrased translations. If i have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if i have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, i am nothing. This classic series was edited by moffat himself and is based on his translation of the new testament.
Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation. D edmond hiebert based on moffatts own translation. The kjv does not get more original or authentic than this. A singe bible word or an exact phrase must be entered exactly as it appears in the bible version you are searching right down to any punctuation that occurs in a bible phrase.
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