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1 Now all the tax collectors and sinners were approaching him to hear him.
2 And the Pharisees and the scholars murmured, saying, This man receives sinners and eats with them.
3 And he spoke this parable to them, saying,
4 What man of you, having a hundred sheep, and having lost one of them, does not leave behind the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go for that which was lost until he finds it?
5 And when he finds it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
6 And when he comes to the house, he calls together his men friends and his men neighbors, saying to them, Rejoice with me, because I have found my sheep that was lost.
7 I say to you, that thus there will be joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, than over ninety-nine righteous men who have no need of repentance.
8 Or what woman having ten drachmas, if she lose one drachma, does not light a lamp, and sweep the house, and seek diligently until she finds it?
9 And when she has found it, she calls together her lady friends and lady neighbors, saying, Rejoice with me, because I found the drachma that I lost.
10 Thus I say to you, there becomes joy in the presence of the agents of God over one sinner who repents.
11 And he said, A certain man had two sons,
12 and the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me. And he divided to them his living.
13 And not many days after, the younger son, having gathered all together, journeyed into a distant country, and there he squandered his wealth living recklessly.
14 And when he spent all, a mighty famine developed in that country, and he began to be in want.
15 And having gone, he was joined to one of the citizens of that country, and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.
16 And he longed to fill his belly from the husks that the swine ate, and no man gave to him.
17 But when he came to himself, he said, How many hired men of my father's have abundance of loaves, but I am perishing with hunger.
18 After rising, I will go to my father, and will say to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and in thy sight.
19 I am no more worthy to be called thy son. Make me as one of thy hired men.
20 And having risen, he went to his father. But while he was still distant, afar off, his father saw him and felt compassion. And having ran, he fell on his neck, and kissed him much.
21 And the son said to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and in thy sight. I am no more worthy to be called thy son.
22 But the father said to his bondmen, Bring forth the best robe and clothe him, and give a ring for his hand, and shoes for his feet.
23 And having brought the fatted calf, kill it, and having eaten, we will be cheerful,
24 because this my son was dead, and became alive again. And he was lost, and is found. And they began to be cheerful.
25 But his elder son was in a field. And while coming, having approached the house, he heard music and dancing.
26 And having summoned one of the boys, and inquired what these things might be.
27 And he said to him, Thy brother arrived, and thy father has killed the fatted calf, because he received him back healthy.
28 But he was angry, and would not go in. Therefore, his father having come out, he called him.
29 But having answered, he said to his father, Lo, so many years do I serve thee, and I never passed by a commandment of thine, and yet thou never gave me a goat that I might be merry with my friends.
30 But when this thy son came, who has devoured thy living with harlots, thou killed for him the fatted calf.
31 And he said to him, Child, thou are always with me, and all my things are yours.
32 But it was needful to make merry and be glad, because this thy brother was dead, and became alive again, and was lost, and was found.
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.