The niv was published to meet the need for a modern translation done by bible scholars using the earliest, highest quality manuscripts available. Is there really a conspiracy behind missing verses in. The niv has 16 missing verses, all in the new testament. The project was further endorsed a year later when a vast number of church leaders.
The committee on bible translation cbt, the team of translators responsible for the new international version niv bible, is composed of worldclass scholars and leaders in their respective fields. The inside story of the new international version quoted from pages 96 and 97. Niv bible new international version the niv bible translation. I was viewing your site on the net, and the question came as to why you would use a translation which has been tampered with and seems to be corrupt, leaving out complete verses and part of verses. The new testament verses not included in modern english translations are verses of the new testament that existed in older versions of the bible primarily the king james version, but did not appear or were relegated to footnotes in later versions, such as the new international version. The council on biblical manhood and womanhood found over 3600 genderrelated problems, including alterations to verses like 1 timothy 2.
Why are there verses missing from my bible, by nick zola duration. Publisher harpercollins has removed 45 complete verses from the niv new international version bible. The new international version niv and the king james version kjv are the two most popular versions of the bible among conservative christian pastors. By definition, every bible version that is not the authorized version is an unauthorized version and therefore rejected whether there be hundreds, thousands, or multiplied millions as in billions, trillions, or more of these productions on the market. Jul 14, 2015 this is the basis for our updated versions.
Hi catholic means universal i think you mean roman catholic. Mar 29, 2019 the new international version niv was birthed in 1965 when a multidenominational, international group of scholars gathered at palos heights, illinois, and came to an agreement that a new translation of the bible in contemporary english language was greatly needed. You know god doesnt want any words taken away, so you are wary. March 12, 2020 a popular facebook post claims book publishers are participating in a conspiracy by removing certain scriptures from the latest editions of the new international version niv and english standard version esv of the bible.
Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting. Of equal importance was that the bible be expressed in broadly understood modern. In 1611, the translators of the kjv used the best resources available to them at that time. Kjv king james version of 1611 translated from the greek textus receptus niv new international version published in palos heights illinois in1978 nasb ryrie study bible from moody press first off i would like to list the verses that i have so far found totally omitted or bracketed in the niv and nasb.
Jan, 2015 translations such as the new international version, revised standard version, and other newer translations take advantage of these more recently discovered manuscripts and therefore do not include all of the verses found in the older translations. Claims that the niv bible has cut 64,000 words, or 45 complete verses, have been around for decades. Currently many christians use the new international version niv, new living translation nlt and many more. Scholars generally regarded these verses as later additions to the original text.
Jul, 2015 publisher harpercollins has removed 45 complete verses from the niv new international version bible. Errors in the new king james version of the bible nkjv duration. The kjv is by far the most popular translation of the bible among pentecostals and charismatics. This verse is missing from tyndales version 1534 and the geneva bible 1557. Comparison of the kjv and niv translations of the bible. Jun 20, 2016 why are there verses missing from my bible, by nick zola duration.
Rather than reinventing a numbering scheme for the whole bible, the translators decided to use the. Bible verses missing from the niv while it is true that the niv is easy to read and has become one of the most popular versions of the bible, there are a few bible verses missing from the niv as well as a few mistranslated verses. After comparing ten additional bibles with the new world translation of the holy scriptures 20, evidence has been provided showing that an additional ten verses are missing some text from the bible used by jehovahs witnesses. The niv is not a book i read, so i have never wondered why there are any missing verses. A friend tells you about a new bible version you have never seen before. Zondervan men came on campus giving free niv bibles to us poor stu. The new international version niv is an english translation of the bible first published in 1978 by biblica formerly the international bible society. This means that no matter which english bible translation you may be studying, it. The niv began in 1956 with the formation of a small committee to study the value of producing a translation in the common language of the american people.
For ye devour widows houses, and for a pretence make long prayer. Highlight or bookmark your favorite verses, make verse images that you can share, and attach public or private notes to bible passages. Introduction though this article deals primarily with the new international version niv, the information provided here is relevant to most modern translations of the bible published since the year 1881. A popular facebook post claims book publishers are participating in a conspiracy by removing certain scriptures from the latest editions of the new international version. Did harpercollins remove 45 complete verses from the niv bible. The committee on bible translation cbt, the team of translators responsible for the new international version niv bible, is composed of worldclass scholars. The new international version niv is the worlds bestselling modernenglish bible translationaccurate, readable, and clear, yet rich with the detail found in the original languages. Gain deeper meaning and insights in scripture with online devotionals and study articles.
The jehovahs witness bible also follows the same pattern as the niv in matthew 16. Some of the verbiage of the 2015 posts remains identical to. Social media has been abuzz over missing verses in the latest edition of the new international version bible. After this, jesus himself also sent out through them from east to west the sacred and imperishable proclamation of eternal salvation. Niv bible is missing 64,000 words, or 45 versestruth. Nov 02, 2018 in the second half of the 20th century, new bible translations such as the new international version, or niv, began to emerge based on the vast treasure of early manuscripts. There are literally hundreds of manuscripts of the new testament that have been found. Read the following comparison between the king james version and the bestselling modern bible translation, the new international version, and then decide for yourself whether or not this is true. Bible versions in 1967, the new york bible society now biblica generously undertook the financial sponsorship of creating a contemporary english translation of the bible. Theyre not the result of a new edition released by harpercollins. The new international version niv is an english translation of the christian bible and has become one of the most popular and best selling modern translations.
New international version niv download the free bible app. International version bible niv they will notice that this verse is missing. But you dont keep a bunch of test verses tucked away in your mind. The 2011 new international version includes some of the same problems that caused the tniv to go out of print. The new international version niv bible is missing 40.
Clicking on a book of the bible will show you a list of all the chapters of that book. If there are missing verses in any bible, one would have to ask, compared to what. In 2015, a similar rumor spread online, stating that over 64,000 words and 45 verses were missing from the new version of the niv. Interestingly the verses within the texts noted above are also not included in the jehovahs witness bible. Some of the verbiage of the 2015 posts remains identical to the post spreading now. Very critical alert im sure you know that new international versionniv was published by zondervan but is now owned by harper collins, who also publish the satanic bible and the joy of gay sex. Translations such as the new international version, revised standard version, and other newer translations take advantage of these more recently discovered manuscripts and therefore do not include all of the verses found in the older translations. Lets step down through various verses in the new world translation of the holy scriptures and compare them with verses in other bibles. Its true that there are differences between the king james bible and the niv new international version bible, but parts of message above are misleading or disputed.
List of new testament verses not included in modern. Why is the niv version of the bible missing verses. If you compare the king james and new king james versions with the newer translations e. Table documenting over 300 verses changed in the new versions. At biblica, we believe that with god, all things are possible.
They are willing to read a satanic bible version missing what god says so they can be lazy and not do their due diligence. Aug 22, 2016 very critical alert im sure you know that new international version niv was published by zondervan but is now owned by harper collins, who also publish the satanic bible and the joy of gay sex. Verses first appear in robert stephens greek latin diglot of the new. In the second half of the 20th century, new bible translations such as the new international version, or niv, began to emerge based on the vast treasure of early manuscripts. Supposedly missing verses in the niv bible were simply moved to. Then they quickly reported all these instructions to those around peter. Try and find these scriptures in niv and esv on your computer, phone. For the son of man is come to save that which was lost.
Claims that the niv bible has cut 64,000 words, or 45 complete verses. What is the niv bible and why is it missing verses. The niv bible was produced by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. Did god silence some of the scholars working on the new versions see luke 1. The niv delivers the best balance of accuracy to the original languages and clarity of meaning in contemporary english. At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them.
For any text to be missing from a book of any sort, a previous publication. Mark 16, new international version niv the bible app. The translators behind these bible translations strived to present gods scripture in the form most true to the way it had originally been written. Their goal is to accurately translate the word of god in a way that enables readers and listeners to hear the bible as it was originally written. Are the niv translators taking verses out of the inspired bible text. Why are the newer translations of the bible missing verses. Its true that there are differences between the king james bible and the niv new international version bible, but parts of this rumor are misleading or disputed. Are the niv translators taking verses out of the inspired bible. Try reading new age bible versions by gail riplinger. A bible version comparison complete verses omitted. I put missing in parenthesis because many scholars would say that they arent missing at all, but rather, the bibles that have them like the kjv added them when they never should have been included in the bible in the first place. The niv is the result of over 50 years of work by the committee on bible translation, who oversee the efforts of many contributing scholars. Is the new international version of the bible catholic. The first full english bible to have chapters and verses is the geneva.
Table documenting 15 major bible words removed in the new versions. They made her stand before the group 4 and said to jesus, teacher, this woman was. Did harpercollins remove 45 complete verses from the niv. The new international version and the new world translation seem to be almost. Is there really a conspiracy behind missing verses in latest. The missing verses are part of the uncorrupted majority text. This paper is intended to serve as a response to some allegations levelled against some bible versions, particular the new international version niv of the holy bible that it has omitted certain verses in the new testament hereafter nt not only to soften its stance on same sex marriage, but also to hide some important titles and names of christ. When comparing the niv with the king james version kjv, it would seem that there are some verses missing in the niv and other trusted translations such as the cev, csb, esv, gnb, hcsb, net, nlt, etc. The new international version bible isnt missing verses. Of recent times we have had many versions produced no. New international version niv download the free bible. Im sure you know that new international version niv was published. Choose from hundreds of niv editions available to meet a wide variety of interests and needs. Why the jw nwt bible missing important scripture yahoo.
The new international version of the bible and issues of. If you have a copy of look whats missing, you can easily check it for your friend. Why does the niv bible omit or have missing verses. The new international version niv was birthed in 1965 when a multidenominational, international group of scholars gathered at palos heights, illinois, and came to an agreement that a new translation of the bible in contemporary english language was greatly needed. They made her stand before the group and said to jesus, teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. Some verses in the niv were taken out of the main text. This is not the first time a post about missing verses in bible editions has gone viral. Jul 23, 2015 niv bible publisher harpercollins has cut more than 64,000 words, or 45 complete verses, from the niv bible. As the king passed by, he cried to the king and said, your servant went out into the midst of the battle. Table documenting complete verses removed in the new versions.
The teachers of the law and the pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. The new testament verses not included in modern english translations are verses of the new. The project was further endorsed a year later when a vast number of church. List of new testament verses not included in modern english.
All 17 of these verses are missing from the niv one in messiah. Quick comparison of bible versions it is often said that all bible versions are basically the same, that their differences are just minor wording changes. New international version below is a list of the books of the bible. The versions of the bible we have today are based on copies from these original manuscripts. Why are bible verses missing in latest niv, esv editions. Biblica is the worldwide publisher and translation sponsor of the new international version one of the most widely read contemporary english versions of the bible. The niv was introduced to the world in the late 50s by zondervan publishers. Get niv bible new international version microsoft store. Understandably, they want to know why the nivs regular text doesnt include this verse. The niv, zondervan, harpercollins, and missing verses. Niv bible publisher harpercollins has cut more than 64,000 words, or 45 complete verses, from the niv bible.
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