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I read somewhere that the JW have a new Bible. There was a number of thousands that were being given away.?

Anyone have information on their new bible?

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  • 7 years ago
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    It is not a new Bible, but a revision of the New World Translation. The revision gives us an easy to understand Bible written in modern day English.

    You can visit a kingdom Hall in your area, and request a copy of The (revised) New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures.

    Or search for the official web site of Jehovah's Witnesses where you can read the revised NWT online.

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Have Their Own Bible?

    Jehovah’s Witnesses have used many different translations in their study of the Bible. In languages where it is available, though, we especially appreciate the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures for its use of God’s name, for its accuracy, and for its clarity.

    Use of God’s name. Some Bible publishers have failed to give credit where credit is due. For example, one Bible translation lists the names of over 70 people who in some way contributed to its production. Yet, this same Bible omits the name of the Author—Jehovah God—altogether!

    In contrast, the New World Translation restores the divine name in the thousands of places where it existed in the original text, while the committee that produced the translation remains anonymous.

    Accuracy. Not all translations accurately convey the Bible’s original message. One translation, for instance, renders Matthew 7:13 in this way: “Go in through the narrow gate, because the gate to hell is wide and the road that leads to it is easy.” However, the original text used the term “destruction,” not “hell.” Perhaps the translators inserted the word “hell” because they believed that the wicked would be tormented forever in hellfire. But that idea is not supported by the Bible. Hence, the New World Translation reads accurately: “Go in through the narrow gate, because broad is the gate and spacious is the road leading off into destruction.”

    Clarity. A good translation should be not only accurate but also clear, easy to understand. Consider an example. At Romans 12:11, the Christian apostle Paul used an expression that literally means “to the spirit boiling.” Since that expression makes little sense in modern English, the New World Translation renders the verse in a way that is easier to understand. It says that Christians should be “aglow with the spirit.”

    In addition to its use of God’s name, accuracy, and clarity, the New World Translation has another distinction: It is distributed without charge. As a result, millions are able to read the Bible in their mother tongue—even those who otherwise could not afford to own a Bible.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    This is for once a true rumour and you can look for yourself here: www.jw.org

    It is however, not a new bible, but more up to date bible, which means, in the language that is commonly used in English today; Just a couple of examples: many people have no idea what: fornication means, but every one knows what: sexual immorality is.

    Contrary to what fireball states, our version is not doctored or watered down! But anyway, you can read and compare yourself, for there are no secrets!

  • ?
    Lv 5
    7 years ago

    Download the free app jw library. It's there. And lots of other good stuff too.

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  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    If you would like information go to their website jw.org. Under the tab newsroom they have a page all about it. If you want to check out the translation you can read it there online or download their app.

    http://www.jw.org/en/news/by-region/world/jehovahs...

    There is the link to that page I mentioned earlier.

  • Mara
    Lv 5
    7 years ago

    Yes all our literature is free . you can request one either from your local Kingdom hall or if a JW comes to your door or at our website

    jw.org

  • Diane
    Lv 6
    7 years ago

    It is the most accurate bible available.

  • Deino
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    It's grey.

    That's all I know.

  • 7 years ago

    Trinitarians hate any Bible that proves the pagan trinity wrong.

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  • Kjw47
    Lv 6
    7 years ago

    not doctored---fixed--trinity translations are filled with errors that contradict Jesus' truths.

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