The missing verses mentioned above are simply not found in some of the oldest and most reliable manuscripts. Most of the alleged missing verses are of this sort, appearing in at least one place in every translation and so never truly missing at all. Apparently this is a special printing done just for the gideons. Mar 07, 2020 hello ive got another question for you. Feb, 2020 in this video, i continue my discussion on the socalled missing verses from the esv and some other modern translations. Im sure some of you have looked at some of the verses listed in the king james version and then flipped to them in an niv or esv only to be shocked to actually find them missing. During the exacting translation process for the niv bible, some verses were found not to be included in the oldest or most reliable manuscripts that the niv translators had available to use. The niv has 16 missing verses, all in the new testament.
The bible was not written with chapter and verse numbers. What are all the missing verses in esv currently have an esv although i wish i had the nkjv and then switch to kjv when i have a better grasp of the word. This is not the first time a post about missing verses in bible editions has gone viral. To give credit to gideons they did replace many of the missing verses, part chapters and words that were found missing in the esv. 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. I believe much of the confusion surrounding these verses is based upon the erroneous assumption that because a verse number is skipped in the regular body of text, that it has therefore been deleted or omitted altogether. 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. Jul 23, 2015 these verses, however, are not really missing.
Dec 28, 2009 i was doing my daily reading plan of reading the nt in the esv and noticed that the verses go from 46 to 48 omitting 47. The niv has now removed 64,575 words from the bible including jehovah, calvary, holy ghost and omnipotent to name but a few the niv and. If you compare the king james and new king james versions with the newer translations e. Bible versions the english standard version esv stands in the classic mainstream of english bible translations over the past halfmillennium. The english standard version is an updated version of the revised standard of the national council of churches. The author of the post, nichol apostolic, says the niv and esv have removed 64,575 words from the bible including jehovah, calvary, holy. When you compare some of the modern bible translations example niv, esv, hssb with that of the king james version kjv, it would seem as though there are some missing verses. List of new testament verses not included in modern english. In comparison with the king james version and new king james version of the bible, most modern translations omit several verses. The new american standard bible includes the verses but puts them in brackets.
As a bible software company, olive tree does not make any decision to remove verses from any bible. I have invited the people, but the lxx says that you might eat with the guests. In some translations, as with the english standard version esv, such passages are removed from the flow of the text and a footnote is provided. Are there any verses missing from the nkjv that are in the. The jehovahs witness bible also places the last 12 verses of mark as an appendix of sorts. We might find we are holding to a handful of verses that appear to support our beliefs, while we are missing or avoiding other verses that seem to contradict them. In fact, the first english bible to be printed with both chapter and verse numbers was the geneva bible in 1560. English standard version esv is examined against the majority text, king james version kjv by mark andrew the translation philosophy of english standard version esv claimed to be an essentially literal model that emphasizes on formal equivalence or wordforword translation at the same time taking into account of the current literary english maintaining clarity of. In the following table ive listed all the verses that i find people have claimed to be missing from the niv. The english standard versionesv was released by crossway books in 2001. The mysterious case of missing scripture grace to you. Why is it that different versions of the bible are missing verses. They profess that the esv is the most accurate version and is easier to read. Did harpercollins remove 45 complete verses from the niv bible.
Why are the newer translations of the bible missing verses. The new testament verses not included in modern english translations are verses of the new. Although many lists of missing verses specifically name the niv as the version that. I recently got a copy of a gideons new testament, and was surprised to find that it was an esv with verses such as matthew 17. The rsv, esv also change the hebrew texts in verse 24 where the hebrew says. Joe carter offers the story behind the esv bible and its publisher. Did god silence some of the scholars working on the new versions see luke 1. However, the question of missing verses is a bit more complicated. When a verse that is in the king james version is not in the esv, it is almost certainly because that verse is missing from the ct, but is in the socalled textus receptus tr the greek text that is supposed to be the basis of the kjv. I think the nkjv is fairly readable and is similar to its names sake the kjv, and based on majority text, and should contain these missing verses. The esv omits some 18 entire verses from the new testament, even more than do the nasb, niv and the esv adds literally hundreds of words to the hebrew texts that not even the nasb, niv do. However, the things that we discuss in the esv will generally be true of any wordforword translation. Why are bible verses missing in latest niv, esv editions. The figure 31,103 does not account for the missing verses referred to above which are.
Oct 21, 2017 the king james bible removed verses october 21, 2017 matthew j. Publisher harpercollins has removed 45 complete verses from the niv new international version bible. In some translations, as with the english standard version esv, such passages are removed from the flow of the text and a footnote is provided to explain why. Often times, readers will come across what they feel are missing verses in their niv bible. They failed miserably in giving him the honour and glory with his full titles to his name. The figure 31,103 does not account for the missing verses referred to above which are missing midchapter. The two most reliable early manuscripts do not have mark 16. Matthew 12 in the esv is missing verse 47 or a verse 47. On those missing verses in your esv and niv bible borrowed light. Why are verses missing in some of the newer translations of. But i see in my kjv intro that these guys are mentioned. The short answer is no and and why or what does it matter. Try reading new age bible versions by gail riplinger. We will show that the esv in fact does not basically say the same thing as the kjv.
The english standard version exposed scion of zion. The fountainhead of that stream was william tyndales new testament of 1526. 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. There are several verses included in the king james version of the bible that are not included in modern translations niv, esv, etc. The ncc has never been a christian organization but is a socialist organization like the world council of churches. Why does the niv bible omit or have missing verses. Kjv notations it is worth noting that even the original 1611 kjv itself noted that at least one of these verses was not found in the majority of greek manuscripts. For a more thorough explanation of those verses, see the got questions article. But this kind never comes out except by prayer and fasting. The following verses are omitted from the esv bible in their entirety but are found in the textus receptus greek new testament, the text which underlies the new testament of reformationera translations. Table documenting over 300 verses changed in the new versions. Jul 14, 2015 the missing verses are part of the uncorrupted majority text. The reason for the interpolation was apparently to provide a connection between ver. In the new world translation, there are partial omissions made to some of their verses.
Modern bible deception verse comparison study the premise behind the modern bible versions, such as the niv and esv, is that theyre easier to read, but the deception lies in the fact that they are missing words and verses, which is forbidden by god. The niv, zondervan, harpercollins, and missing verses. When you purchase an esv, you are helping fund the ncc which is another enemy of christ and true christians. Esv bible found in 29 verses out of more than 31,000 verses in the esv. Westcott and hort started this drift from the majority text, and weve found more sources since then. The esv is the 4th translation in a series of revisions which go back to. Table documenting complete verses removed in the new versions. According to them, the king james biblekjv is not accurate and we need to update the language, just like all the other 300 new versions that have been published for money making purposes.
Thus the actual number of verses in the esv is less than 31,103. Jul, 2015 publisher harpercollins has removed 45 complete verses from the niv new international version bible. The niv and english standard version esv has now removed 64,575 words from the bible including jehovah, calvary, holy ghost and omnipotent to name but a few the niv and esv has also now removed 45 complete verses. List of bible verses not included in the esv textus receptus. Please understand that the literal translations got questions recommends, the nasb and the esv, treat these verses the same way. Is there really a conspiracy behind missing verses in latest niv. The king james bible removed verses october 21, 2017 matthew j.
Most bibles do not have gaps at the aforementioned verses. Niv bible is missing 64,000 words, or 45 versestruth. In 1611, the translators of the kjv used the best resources available to them at that time. Some of the verbiage of the 2015 posts remains identical to the post spreading now. Those confrontations usually have ended with me finding the scriptures they claim are missing in my niv because i know those verses very well in one form or another, in one gospel or another, etc, or even, on several occasions the missing niv verse is found within apostle johns book titled revelations. Korpman patheos explore the worlds faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality. The dirty secret about italics, brackets and footnotes but its in the footnotes but its in italics but it.
The gist of the article is that these verses were not included in the oldest, most reliable greek texts we have found to date. I can see that in the context of the passage that it seems to have been rolled into 46. However, i got to thinkinghow would people in general. No, the new versions arent removing verses from the bible. Truth is found when we prayerfully study all the bible verses collectively with gods assistance.
The bible king james version and modern translations niv. Nov 02, 2018 so, if somebody tells you your niv bible or other modern translation such as the csb, esv, nasb, net, nlt, or nrsv is missing verses, youll know what to say. But didnt jesus say that not one word would be lost matthew 5. The figure 31,103 is achieved by adding up the last verse for each and every chapter which is why it is impacted by end of chapter differences. A6 examples of missing words and verses of scripture in. 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. Missing verses in modern translations esv, niv, etc. They are included in the footnotes on the same page of the bible where the missing passage is located. Is there really a conspiracy behind missing verses in latest. Why are there so many differences between the king james version and the. List of new testament verses not included in modern. The omissions are underlined in the comparative verses. The missing verses are part of the uncorrupted majority text.
Why are verses missing in some of the newer translations of the bible. Some verses in the niv were taken out of the main text. So, if somebody tells you your niv bible or other modern translation such as the csb, esv, nasb, net, nlt, or nrsv is missing verses, youll know what to. Apr 06, 2020 when you compare some of the modern bible translations example niv, esv, hssb with that of the king james version kjv, it would seem as though there are some missing verses. I was doing my daily reading plan of reading the nt in the esv and noticed that the verses go from 46 to 48 omitting 47. A total of 17 single verses are missing from the bible used by jehovahs witnesses.
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