Deep Dive Into The Word

We will look at words changed or completely omitted from several Bible versions.

As with all things we need to pray and ask for guidance.

Revelation 22:19: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.

Suffice it to say that you can see that the word of God has been accidentally or deliberately altered which changes the meaning of so many passages, and puts the focus of what we are reading in an incorrect light. Not to mention all the verses that were completely removed all together.

Revelation (22:18-19) 18 "For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: 19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book."

Gods Warning To Those That Alter His Word

Origin Of English Bible Translations

• Textus Receptus- Also known Received Texts or majority texts, were established on the Byzantine text-type

• Desiderius Erasmus was a renowned scholar and theologian. It was his edition of the Greek New Testament which became the foundation of the Textus Receptus.

• Today, we have about 5,300 Byzantine texts and 24,000 fragments compared to less than 10 corrupted Alexandrian texts.

• Represents over 90% of the 5,800+ Greek manuscripts of the New Testament still in existence today.

King James Bible

Modern Bibles

• Codex Sinaiticus (350 AD)- Discovered in monastery trash bin in 1844

• Codex Vaticanus (350 AD)- Discovered in 1481 in Vatican library:

• Codex Vaticanus Omissions:

  - Genesis 1:1 through Genesis 46:28

  - Psalms 106-138

  -Matthew 16:2-3

  -The Epistles of the Apostle Paul

  - Mark 16:9-20

  - Hebrews 9:14-13:25

  -Revelation

  - modern translations include a footnote saying earlier manuscripts do not include these verses

King James Bible vs Modern Versions

Revelation 22:18-19

18For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: 19And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.

Below Are Numerous Examples Of Altered Bible Translations

Psalm 138:2

King James Bible

for thou has magnified thy word above all thy name.

Modern Bibles

• NIV- For you have so exalted your solemn decree that it surpasses your fame.

• ESV- for you have exalted above all things your name and your word. (no distinction)

• NASB- For You have made Your word great according to all Your name.

Mark 16:9-20

This is the footnote you will find in most modern translations of the bible regarding Mark 16:9-20, or it will be simply omitted.

"The earliest manuscripts and some other ancient witnesses do not have verses 9–20"

The footnote refers to the Sinaiticus Codex and Vaticanus Codex’s

17And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;

18They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

19So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right of God.

King James Bible

Modern Bibles

• NIV- Omitted

• ESV- Omitted

• Nrsv- Omitted

• NLT- Omitted

• RSV- Omitted

  "Entire Verse Removed"

For the Son of man is come to save that which is lost.

Matthew 18:11

Modern Bibles

King James Bible

King James Bible

Luke 17:36

Modern Bibles

• NIV- Omitted

• ESV- Omitted

• Nrsv- Omitted

• ISV-Omitted

• NLT- Omitted

• RSV- Omitted

• ASV- Omitted

  "Entire Verse Removed"

Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

Matthew 23:14

Modern Bibles

King James Bible

Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation.

• NIV- Omitted

• ESV- Omitted

• Nrsv- Omitted

• ISV-Omitted

• NLT- Omitted

• RSV- Omitted

• ASV-Omitted

  "Entire Verse Removed"

Mark 9:44

Modern Bibles

King James Bible

Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

• NIV- Omitted

• ESV- Omitted

• Nrsv- Omitted

• ASV-Omitted

• NLT- Omitted

• RSV- Omitted

  "Entire Verse Removed"

Mark 15:28

Modern Bibles

King James Bible

• NIV- Omitted

• ESV- Omitted

• Nrsv- Omitted

• ASV-Omitted

• NLT- Omitted

• RSV- Omitted

  "Entire Verse Removed"

And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was numbered with the transgressors.

Mark 7:16

Modern Bibles

King James Bible

• NIV- Omitted

• ESV- Omitted

• Nrsv- Omitted

• ASV-Omitted

• RSV- Omitted

  "Entire Verse Removed"

If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.

Acts 8:37

Modern Bibles

King James Bible

And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

Cited by Iranaeus

• NIV- Omitted

• ESV- Omitted

• Nrsv- Omitted

• ISV-Omitted

• NLT- Omitted

• RSV- Omitted

• ASV-Omitted

  "Entire Verse Removed"

Ephesians 3:9

Modern Bibles

King James Bible

And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:

• NIV- and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things.

• NASB- and to enlighten all people as to what the plan of the mystery is which for ages has been hidden in God, who created all things;

"by Jesus Christ"

removed by:

NIV, ESV, NASB, NRSV, NLT, TLB,

1 John 5:7

Modern Bibles

King James Bible

For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.

• NIV- So we have these three witnesses

• NASB-For there are three that testify:

“Godhead"

removed by:

NIV, ESV, NASB, NRSV, NLT, RSV, ASV, AMP

Revelation 1:11

Modern Bibles

King James Bible

Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book…

• NLT- ”write in a book what you see...

• AMP- “write on a scroll what you see…

Devine Inspiration

removed by:

NIV, ESV, NASB, NRSV, NLT, RSV, ASV, AMP, HCSB, ISV

Colossians 1:14

Modern Bibles

King James Bible

In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:

• NRSV- In whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

• NASB- In whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

Devine Inspiration

removed by:

NIV, ESV, NASB, NRSV, NLT, RSV, ASV, AMP, HCSB, ISV

John 6:47

Modern Bibles

King James Bible

Verily, Verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.

• NIV- Very truly I tell you, the one who believes has eternal life.

• NASB- Truly, Truly, I say to you, the one who believes has eternal life.

on me

removed by:

NIV, ESV, NASB, NRSV, NLT, RSV, ASV, HCSB

1 John 4:3

King James Bible

Modern Bibles

• NIV- but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God.

• ESV- and every spiritthat does not confess Jesus is not from God.

Christ is come in the flesh

removed by:

NIV, ESV, NASB, NRSV, NLT, TLB, ISV, RSV, ASV, HCSB

And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God:

Daniel 3:25

Modern Bibles

King James Bible

Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.

• NIV- “Look! I see four men walking around in the fire, unbound and unharmed, and the fourth looks like a son of the gods.

• NASB- I see four men untied andwalking about in the middle of the fire unharmed, and the appearance of the fourth is like a son ofthegods!

Preincarnate revelation of Christ distorted by:

removed by:

NIV, ESV, NASB, NRSV, NLT, TLB, ISV, RSV, ASV, HCSB, AMP

Colossians 1:16

Modern Bibles

King James Bible

…All things were created by him, and for him:

• NKJV- …All things were created through Him and for Him.

• ESV- …all things were created through him and for him.

Distorted by:

NIV, ESV, NASB, NRSV, NLT, TLB, NKJV, RSV, ASV, HCSB, AMP

Same distortion occurs in:

John 1:3

Luke 23:42

King James Bible

And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.

Modern Bibles

• NASB- And was saying, “Jesus, remember me when You come Into Your kingdom!”

• NIV- Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.”

Lord

Omitted by:

NIV, NLT, ESV, ASV, RSV, NASB

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