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1 I say the truth in Christ, I do not lie, my conscience testifying to me in the Holy Spirit,
2 that great distress is in me, and unceasing sorrow in my heart.
3 For I wished I myself to be accursed from the Christ, for my brothers, my kinsmen according to flesh,
4 who are Israelites, of whom is the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the lawgiving, and the divine service, and the promises,
5 of whom are the fathers, and from whom (according to flesh) is the Christ, God who is over all is blessed into the ages. Truly.
6 But it is not as that the word of God has failed. For all those from Israel, these are not Israel,
7 nor, because they are Abraham's seed, are they all children, rather, In Isaac a seed will be called for thee.
8 That is, the children of the flesh, these are not children of God, instead, the children of the promise are reckoned for seed.
9 For this is the word of promise: At this time I will come, and there will be a son by Sarah.
10 And not only so, but also Rebecca having bed from one man, our father Isaac
11 (for not yet having been born, nor having done anything good or bad, that the purpose of God according to selection might remain, not from works, but from him who calls),
12 it was said to her, The older will serve the younger.
13 As it is written, Jacob I loved, but Esau I regarded inferior.
14 What will we say then? Is there injustice from God? May it not happen!
15 For he says to Moses, I will be merciful to whom I may be merciful, and I will be compassionate to whomever I may be compassionate.
16 So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who is merciful.
17 For the scripture says to Pharaoh, For this same thing I raised thee up, that I might display in thee my power, and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.
18 So then he is merciful to whom he will, and whom he will he hardens.
19 Thou will say to me therefore, Why does he still find fault? For who has resisted his purpose?
20 Rather, O man, who are thou answering back to God? No, will the thing formed say to him who formed it, Why did thou make me this way?
21 Or has the potter no right over the clay, from the same lump certainly to make this vessel for esteem, and that for disesteem?
22 And if God, wanting to show his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering vessels of wrath prepared for destruction,
23 and that he might make known the wealth of his glory upon vessels of mercy, which he previously prepared for glory,
24 even us whom he called, not only from Jews but also from Gentiles.
25 As also he says in Hosea, I will call those not my people, my people, and her who was not beloved, beloved.
26 And it will be in the place where it was said to them, Ye are not my people, there they will be called, sons of the living God.
27 And Isaiah cries out concerning Israel, If the number of the sons of Israel may be as the sand of the sea, the remnant will be saved.
28 Since he is completing and finishing quickly a matter in righteousness, because a matter that has been cut short upon the earth, Lord will perform.
29 And just as Isaiah has foretold, Unless Lord of hosts had left us a seed, we would have become as Sodom, and would have been made like Gomorrah.
30 What will we say then? That the Gentiles who did not pursue righteousness, attained righteousness, even the righteousness from faith.
31 But Israel who pursued a law of righteousness, did not arrive to a law of righteousness.
32 Why? Because it was not from faith but as from works of law. For they stumbled at the stone of stumbling,
33 just as it is written, Behold, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense. And every man who believes in him will not be shamed.
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.