Textus Receptus Bibles
King James Bible 2016
New Testament
| 5:1 | But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you do not have any need that I write to you. |
| 5:2 | Because, you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord comes as a thief in the night. |
| 5:3 | Because, when they say, "Peace and safety!" then sudden destruction comes upon them, like labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they will not escape. |
| 5:4 | But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that this Day should overtake you like a thief. |
| 5:5 | You are all the children of light, and the children of the day, we are not of the night, nor of darkness. |
| 5:6 | Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober. |
| 5:7 | Because, those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who are drunk are drunk at night. |
| 5:8 | But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet, the hope of salvation. |
| 5:9 | Because, God has not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, |
| 5:10 | who died for us, that whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with Him. |
| 5:11 | Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing. |
| 5:12 | And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and advise you, |
| 5:13 | and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves. |
| 5:14 | Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are disorderly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient towards everyone. |
| 5:15 | See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue that which is good both for yourselves, and for everyone. |
| 5:16 | Rejoice always, |
| 5:17 | pray without ceasing, |
| 5:18 | in everything give thanks; because this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. |
| 5:19 | Do not quench the Spirit. |
| 5:20 | Do not despise prophecies. |
| 5:21 | Test all things; hold firmly to that which is good. |
| 5:22 | Abstain from every appearance of evil. |
| 5:23 | And may the God of peace sanctify you completely; and I ask God that your entire spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. |
| 5:24 | He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it. |
| 5:25 | Brethren, pray for us. |
| 5:26 | Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss. |
| 5:27 | I command you by the Lord that this letter be read to all the holy brethren. |
| 5:28 | The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. |
King James Bible 2016
Unlike most other modern versions, this Bible's text is based upon the same Hebrew Masoretic Text, and Greek Textus Receptus, of the King James Version of 1611.
In non Textus Receptus versions, the issue of having the best underlying manuscripts, is often overshadowed by the massive amount of omissions in the text. Because the KJV 2016 is not dealing with issues of omission and addition, the focus has been upon definition, and the KJV translators choices have been used as the benchmark.
One issue not often majored upon in the bible version debate is simply the way Greek words are defined. Many times, the NKJV leans upon the definition choices of modern versions as well as defaulting to Vines and Strong's definitions, which are almost always favorable to the Revised Version. In other words, one may have a correct text to translate from, but use erroneous modern version/modern dictionary definitions which change or distort the meaning of the words. Jay Green was accused of having a good TR bible but with "Alexandrian readings".
The KJV 2016 Edition rejects such erroneous modern definitions and restores the distinctness of historical KJV readings. The NKJV also tended to gravitate toward KJV marginal notes, which are in truth, rejected readings, and also toward Geneva Bible definitions, which the KJV had already cleared up.
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