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1 For this reason I Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles,
2 since indeed ye heard of the administration of the grace of God, which was given to me for you,
3 that according to revelation he made known to me the mystery, as I wrote before in brief.
4 With which reading ye can recognize my understanding in the mystery of the Christ,
5 which in other generations was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed by Spirit to his holy apostles and prophets.
6 For Gentiles to be fellow-heirs, and of the same body, and fellow partakers of his promise in the Christ through the good-news.
7 Of which I became a helper according to the gift of that grace of God, which was given to me according to the working of his power.
8 To me, a man less than the least of all the sanctified, this grace was given to preach good-news among the Gentiles, the unsearchable wealth of Christ,
9 and to make all men see what is the administration of the mystery hidden from the ages in God who created all things through Jesus Christ.
10 So that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known to the principal offices and the positions of authority in the heavenly things, through the church,
11 according to the purpose of the ages, which he made in Christ Jesus our Lord,
12 in whom we have boldness and access in confidence through his faith.
13 Therefore I ask that ye not become discouraged at my tribulations on your behalf, which is your glory.
14 For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
15 from whom every patriarchy in heavens and on earth is named.
16 So that he would grant you, according to the wealth of his glory, to be strengthened with power through his Spirit for the inner man.
17 For the Christ to dwell in your hearts through faith,
18 having been rooted and grounded in love, so that ye may be able to grasp with all the sanctified what is the breadth and length and depth and height,
19 and to become aware of the love of the Christ, which transcends knowledge, so that ye may be filled in all the fullness of God.
20 Now to him who is able to do above extraordinary--above all things that we ask or think--according to the power that works in us,
21 to him is the glory in the church in Christ Jesus for all generations of the age of the ages. Truly.
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.