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1 Now concerning the spiritual things, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant.
2 Ye know that, while Gentiles, ye were being carried away to the voiceless idols, as ye were led.
3 Therefore I make known to you, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God says, Jesus is accursed, and no man can say, Jesus is Lord, except by Holy Spirit.
4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit.
5 And there are varieties of services, and the same Lord.
6 And there are varieties of functions, but it is the same God who works all in all.
7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each man toward that which is beneficial.
8 For to one, the word of wisdom is given through the Spirit, and to another, the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit,
9 to a different man, faith by the same Spirit, and to another, gifts of healings by the same Spirit,
10 and to another, workings of miracles, and to another, prophecy, and to another, discerning of spirits, and to a different man, kinds of tongues, and to another, the interpretation of tongues.
11 But the one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each man individually as it wills.
12 For just as the body is one and has many parts, and all the parts of the body, being many, are one body, so also is the Christ.
13 For also by one Spirit we are all immersed into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bondmen or freemen, and we were all made to drink into one Spirit.
14 For the body also is not one part, but many.
15 If the foot should say, Because I am not a hand I am not of the body, it is not by this not of the body.
16 And if the ear should say, Because I am not an eye I am not of the body, it is not by this not of the body.
17 If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling?
18 But now God has placed the parts, each one of them, in the body just as he intended.
19 And if they were all one part, where would be the body?
20 But now of course there are many body-parts, but one body.
21 And the eye cannot say to the hand, I have no need of thee, nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.
22 Instead, much more the parts of the body that seem to be more feeble are necessary.
23 And those things of the body presumed to be without esteem, we place around these more abundant worth. And our unpresentable parts have more abundant propriety,
24 whereas our presentable parts have no need. Instead, God united the body together, having given more abundant worth to the part that lacks,
25 so that there would be no schisms in the body, but that the parts would have the same care for each other.
26 And if one part suffers, all the parts suffer together, or one part is honored, all the parts rejoice together.
27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and body-parts individually.
28 And in the church God has placed men who are first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, kinds of tongues.
29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all do miracles?
30 Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret?
31 But be zealous for the better gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way.
A Conservative Version (ACV)
A Conservative Version (ACV) of the Bible is a translation that aims to provide a conservative and literal interpretation of the biblical texts. Developed with a focus on maintaining fidelity to the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek manuscripts, the ACV emphasizes a word-for-word translation methodology. The goal is to preserve the subtleties and nuances of the original languages as accurately as possible. This approach results in a version of the Bible that seeks to remain true to the text's original meaning and context, appealing to readers who prioritize precision and doctrinal integrity.
The text of the Old Testament for A Conservative Version (ACV) came from the American Standard Version published in 1901. The main changes done for the ACV were the replacement of archaic words with more modern ones, except for the old English pronouns, which were kept because they are more communicative. The New Testament was translated from, The New Testament in the Original Greek According to the Byzantine-Majority Text form. That edition was compiled by Maurice A. Robinson and William G. Pierpont, and is of the Textus Receptus tradition from which came the King James Version.
The ACV was created in response to what its translators saw as a trend toward more liberal or dynamic-equivalence translations that prioritize readability over literal accuracy. The translators aimed to produce a text that adheres closely to the original languages, even if this makes the translation more challenging for contemporary readers. This reflects their belief in the importance of preserving the exact words and phrases used in the original scriptures. The ACV also employs traditional theological terminology and phrasing, avoiding modern slang and colloquial expressions in favor of language that conveys the gravity and solemnity of the biblical message.
While the ACV has found appreciation among conservative circles, it has faced criticism for its perceived rigidity and difficulty. Critics argue that its strict adherence to a word-for-word translation can make the text less readable and accessible, potentially alienating readers unfamiliar with the original languages or who prefer a more fluid translation. Despite these criticisms, the ACV remains a valued translation for those who prioritize a conservative and literal approach to Bible interpretation, supporting their doctrinal views with a text they believe closely reflects the original scriptures.