Sister...that post gave me pause.
I actually like the Amplified version of the Bible. The whole point to it (or at least what they say) is that they have in parenthesis to give clarity to the original meaning of the words being used.
Thank you for this as I will now be going to our Father and asking about this!
Absolutely, Praises to the Lord in whom you trust ! Going to the Father to make it known to you
and He will...I love that with your eagerness to seek our Father and His Son Jesus in all things..and Our Lord will not let anyone down who comes to them...it is our promise..
The translators do make that statement,
but when the words of Jesus said NOT TO ADD "ONE WORD", which they have done in trying to help..
.they have gone against the Lord's command..and it is not to be taken lightly.
Rev 22:18 I
"WARN EVERYONE" who hears the prophecy of this Book:
If "ANYONE ADDS ANYTHING to it"
God will add to him the plagues described in this book. And
if anyone takes away from this book of prophecy, 'God will take away from him his share in the tree of LIFE and in the holy city, which are described in this book.
The "VERY WORDS OF GOD" ARE not to be tampered with in adding them into the bible...all parenthesis is man's adding to the bible..and they have been warned..and doctrines are coming into the bible from these that would not otherwise be read or understood by many who simply read the solid word, without addition...there is a big difference that takes place.
When a book has to be written to help God's words be explained...there is something wrong.... because the Holy Spirit teaches us (John 14:26) will open the eyes and show the called out ones his solid words and give "TRUE" understanding..with the entire bible matching up in all matters all speaking the same thing in both old Testament and New...giving a full picture of all things in all areas of God and mankind and his promise... it is real.
One of the reasons why we have so many different denominations is because of men's teachings of the verses and gathering those into their belief of the verses as this is why we have many who fight against the others because of the teachings of men...not of God...and CF is a perfect example of different teachings and brethren fighting..it is not right nor should doctrines taught lead children into that mindset.
I look forward to your eyes being opened in this matter and you will grow even more in understanding as this takes place....Our Lord Jesus speaks only ONE THING....trust him and listen to the holy spirit sent and given to us to be taught by and led into all truth...
In Christ's love
Vickie