« | 1 Corinthians 4 | » |
1 Thus let a man regard us as of helpers of Christ, and managers of mysteries of God.
2 And beyond that, it is sought in managers that any man should be found faithful.
3 But it is a very small thing to me that I might be appraised by you or by a day of mankind. Yet neither do I appraise myself,
4 for I know nothing on myself. Yet I have not been made righteous in this, but he who appraises me is Lord.
5 Therefore do not judge anything before time, until the Lord comes who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and make public the deliberations of the hearts. And then praise will come to each man from God.
6 Now these things, brothers, I applied to myself and Apollos for your sakes, so that in us ye might learn not to think above that which is written, so that ye may not be puffed up, one over the one against the other.
7 For who makes thee different? And what have thou that thou did not receive? And also if thou received it, why do thou boast as not having received it?
8 Already ye are filled. Already ye have become rich. Ye reigned without us, and O that ye did indeed reign, so that we also might reign with you.
9 For I think God has exhibited us the apostles least, as men sentenced to die, because we became a spectacle to the world, both to heavenly agents and to men.
10 We are foolish for the sake of Christ, but ye are wise in Christ. We are weak, but ye are strong. Ye are esteemed, but we are disreputable.
11 As far as the present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are ill clothed, and are treated roughly, and are homeless.
12 And we toil, working with our own hands. Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure;
13 being slandered, we entreat. We became as trash of the world, an offscouring of all things, until now.
14 I do not write these things shaming you, but I warn you as my beloved children.
15 For though ye have countless instructors in Christ, yet not many fathers. For in Christ Jesus I begot you through the good-news.
16 I beseech you therefore, become followers of me.
17 Because of this I sent Timothy to you, who is my beloved and faithful child in Lord, who will remind you of my ways in Christ, just as I teach everywhere in every congregation.
18 But as of me not coming to you, some men are puffed up.
19 But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord should will, and I will know, not the word of those who are puffed up, but the power.
20 For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
21 What do ye want? Should I come to you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of gentleness?
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.