« | John 14 | » |
1 "Do not let your heart be troubled. You have put your trust in God, put your trust in Me also.
2 There are many rooms in My Father's house. If it were not so, I would have told you. I am going away to make a place for you.
3 After I go and make a place for you, I will come back and take you with Me. Then you may be where I am.
4 You know where I am going and you know how to get there."
5 Thomas said to Jesus, "Lord, we do not know where You are going. How can we know the way to get there?"
6 Jesus said, "I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one can go to the Father except by Me.
7 If you had known Me, you would know My Father also. From now on you know Him and have seen Him."
8 Philip said to Jesus, "Lord, show us the Father. That is all we ask."
9 Jesus said to him, "Have I been with you all this time and you do not know Me yet? Whoever has seen Me, has seen the Father. How can you say, 'Show us the Father'?
10 Do you not believe that I am in the Father and that the Father is in Me? What I say to you, I do not say by My own power. The Father Who lives in Me does His work through Me.
11 "Believe Me that I am in the Father and that the Father is in Me. Or else believe Me because of the things I do.
12 For sure, I tell you, whoever puts his trust in Me can do the things I am doing. He will do even greater things than these because I am going to the Father.
13 Whatever you ask in My name, I will do it so the shining-greatness of the Father may be seen in the Son.
14 Yes, if you ask anything in My name, I will do it.
15 "If you love Me, you will do what I say.
16 Then I will ask My Father and He will give you another Helper. He will be with you forever.
17 He is the Spirit of Truth. The world cannot receive Him. It does not see Him or know Him. You know Him because He lives with you and will be in you.
18 "I will not leave you without help as children without parents. I will come to you.
19 In a little while the world will see Me no more. You will see Me. Because I live, you will live also.
20 When that day comes, you will know that I am in My Father. You will know that you are in Me. You will know that I am in you.
21 The one who loves Me is the one who has My teaching and obeys it. My Father will love whoever loves Me. I will love him and will show Myself to him."
22 The other Judas (not Iscariot) said to Him, "Why is it You are going to show Yourself to us followers and not to the world?"
23 Jesus said, "The one who loves Me will obey My teaching. My Father will love him. We will come to him and live with him.
24 The one who does not love Me does not obey My teaching. The teaching you are now hearing is not My teaching but it is from My Father Who sent Me.
25 "I have told you these things while I am still with you.
26 The Helper is the Holy Spirit. The Father will send Him in My place. He will teach you everything and help you remember everything I have told you.
27 "Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give peace to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.
28 You heard Me say that I am going away. But I am coming back to you. If you love Me, you would be glad that I am going to the Father. The Father is greater than I.
29 I have told you this before it happens. Then when it does happen, you will believe.
30 "I will not talk much more with you. The leader of this world is coming. He has no power over Me.
31 I am doing what the Father told Me to do so the world may know I love the Father. Come, let us be on our way.
The New Life Version (NLV)
The New Life Version (NLV) is a unique English translation of the Bible designed to be exceptionally easy to read and understand. First published in 1969, the NLV was created by Gleason Ledyard, a missionary and linguist, to make the Scriptures accessible to people who have limited English proficiency or are new to the language. Ledyard’s aim was to provide a Bible that even those with minimal education could read and comprehend, thus opening the door for a wider audience to engage with the biblical texts.
A defining characteristic of the New Life Version is its use of a limited vocabulary of about 850 basic English words, along with some necessary theological terms. This restricted vocabulary ensures that the language remains simple and straightforward, making the text accessible to young readers, new Christians, and those for whom English is a second language. The translators also avoided idiomatic expressions and complex sentence structures, further enhancing clarity and understanding. This makes the NLV a particularly valuable resource for educational and missionary work.
The NLV also emphasizes faithfulness to the original texts, despite its simplified language. The translation aims to maintain the integrity and message of the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek manuscripts. By carefully choosing words that accurately convey the meaning of the original texts while ensuring simplicity, the NLV provides a balance between accessibility and fidelity. Additionally, the NLV includes explanatory footnotes and cross-references that help readers understand the context and deeper meanings of the passages, making it a useful tool for both personal study and group teaching.
However, the New Life Version is not without its critics. Some scholars and traditionalists argue that the limited vocabulary and simplified language can lead to a loss of nuance and depth found in the original texts. They suggest that the NLV’s focus on simplicity may sometimes oversimplify complex theological concepts. Despite these criticisms, the New Life Version remains a valuable translation for its intended audience, offering a clear and approachable rendition of the Bible that helps a wide range of readers engage with the Scriptures and grow in their faith.