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1 Faithful is the saying, If any man aspires to supervision, he desires a good work.
2 The overseer therefore must be blameless, the husband of one wife, without wine, serious minded, disciplined, loving strangers, able to teach,
3 no drunkard, not a fighter, not greedy of base gain, but meek, noncontentious, no lover of money,
4 a man who rules his own house well, having children in subjection with all propriety
5 (but if any man knows not how to rule his own house, how will he take care of a congregation of God?),
6 not a new convert, lest having been puffed up he may fall into the condemnation of the devil.
7 And he must also have good testimony from those outside, lest he may fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
8 Helpers likewise, be honorable, not double-tongued, not attending to much wine, not greedy of base gain,
9 holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
10 And let these also first be proven, then being blameless, let them serve as deacons.
11 The wives likewise, be honorable, not slanderous, without wine, faithful in all things.
12 Let helpers be husbands of one wife, ruling children and their own houses well.
13 For those who serve well will acquire to themselves a good standing, and much boldness in the faith in Christ Jesus.
14 These things I write to thee, hoping to come to thee sooner,
15 but if I delay, that thou may know how it is necessary to live in a house of God, which is a congregation of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.
16 And without controversy great is the mystery of piety. God was manifested in flesh, justified in spirit, seen by heavenly agents, proclaimed among nations, believed in the world, taken up in glory.
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.