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1 Now I commend to you our sister Phoebe who is a helper of the congregation at Cenchreae,
2 so that ye may welcome her in Lord worthily of the sanctified, and that ye provide for her in whatever matter she may have need of you, for she also became a helper of many, and of me myself.
3 Salute Prisca and Aquila my co-workmen in Christ Jesus
4 (who laid down their own neck for my life, to whom not only I thank, but also all the congregations of the Gentiles), and the congregation associated with their house.
5 Salute Epaenetus my beloved who is the first fruit of Achaia for Christ.
6 Salute Mary who labored many things for us.
7 Salute Andronicus and Junias, my kinsmen and my fellow prisoners who are notable men among the apostles, who also became in Christ before me.
8 Salute Ampliatus my beloved in the Lord.
9 Salute Urbanus our co-workman in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.
10 Salute Apelles, a man reliable in Christ. Salute the men from those of Aristobulus.
11 Salute Herodion my kinsman. Salute the men from those of Narcissus who are in Lord.
12 Salute Tryphaena and Tryphosa, the women who labor in Lord. Salute the beloved Persis who labored many things in Lord.
13 Salute Rufus the chosen in Lord, and his mother and mine.
14 Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers with them.
15 Salute Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the sanctified with them.
16 Salute each other by a holy kiss. The congregations of Christ salute you.
17 Now I beseech you, brothers, watch out for those who make the divisions and the stumbling blocks, contrary to the doctrine that ye learned, and turn away from them.
18 For such kind serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly. And by their smooth words and elegant speech they deceive the hearts of the naive.
19 For your obedience reached to all men. Therefore I rejoice over you, but I want you to be indeed wise in the good and pure in the evil.
20 And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ is with you.
21 Timothy my co-workman, and Lucius and Jason and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you.
22 I Tertius, the man who wrote the letter, salute you in Lord.
23 Gaius my host, and of the whole congregation, salutes you. Erastus, the manager of the city, salutes you, and Quartus the brother.
24 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ is with all of you. Truly.
25 Now to him who is able to establish you according to my good-news, and the preaching of Jesus Christ according to a revelation of the mystery that has been kept secret for eternal times,
26 but that was now revealed, and by prophetic scriptures, according to a commandment of the eternal God that was made known to all the nations for obedience of faith,
27 to the only wise God through Jesus Christ, to whom is the glory into 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.