For no one could perform the miraculous signs 5 that you do unless god is with him. Little children, let us not love in word or speech, but in action and in truth. John 3 is the third chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Questions for discussion and thinking further follow the versebyverse international bible lesson commentary. This audio download is narrated by george sarris, a wellknown spokesperson for several fortune 500 companies. How do i cite the new international version bible in mla format.
What about the new international version way of life. The niv bible was produced by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. Job chapter 19 new international version 1984 john chapter 14. Ive been looking online all morning and i think im just getting more and more confused. Gain deeper meaning and insights in scripture with online devotionals and study articles. I guarantee you that most of the professed christians who deny the pretribulation rapture are using an niv new international version of the bible. Jesus and his disciples come to judea, and baptize, john 3. John has things to communicate that would be better said face to face than in pen and ink 3 john 14. New international version history the new international version niv was conceived in 1965 when, after several years of study by committees from the christian reformed church and the national association of evangelicals, a transdenominational and international group of scholars met at palos heights, illinois, and agreed on the need.
John 3, new international version niv the bible app. The new international version is based on the corrupt united bible societies greek new testament as opposed to the greek received text underlying the reformation bibles. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if god were not with him. The great point on which our lord insists is the divine spiritual origin of the life of which he has so much to say. John testifies again about jesus 22after this, jesus and his disciples went out into the judean countryside, where. At the very end, john adds, greet the friends there, each by name. John 3 1 now there was a man of the pharisees named nicodemus, a member of the jewish ruling council. Following his application in verse 17, john summarizes the need for christians to act on love, not just think about it. It was not a revision of any previously existing version, but an entirely new translation in idiomatic twentiethcentury english.
The letter ends with the same thought that concludes 2 john. A perfect definition of the new international version niv. The love of god, the source of human salvation, john 3. John 3 jesus teaches nicodemus 1 now there was a pharisee, a man named nicodemus who was a member of the jewish ruling council. The conversation between nicodemus and our lord, about the new birth and faith in his testimony, john 3. Bible versions in 1967, the new york bible society now biblica generously undertook the financial sponsorship of creating a contemporary english translation of the bible.
The new international version niv is an english translation of the bible first published in 1978. The only reliable english bible today is the authorized 1611 king james bible. Also included links to commentaries, concordances, dictionaries, encyclopedia and lexicons. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of gods one and only son. Now there was a pharisee, a man named nicodemus who was a member of the jewish ruling. Search using our online bible by topic, verse reference or phrase. The king james version, the english standard version and the new international version all say born again, whereas the new revised standard. The todays new international version was published in 2005 by zondervan, while the rights to it are held by biblica, a nonprofit that uses revenue gained from bible sales to translate and distribute bibles in indigenous languages all over the world. See what great love the father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of god. John 3 chapter parallel compare 1 now there was a pharisee, a man named nicodemus who was a member of the jewish ruling council. John 3 niv read the new international version online free. Now there was a man of the pharisees named nicodemus, a member of the jewish ruling council. Choose from hundreds of niv editions available to meet a wide variety of interests and needs.
Study hints for discussion and thinking further will help with. John 3 there was a man of the pharisees, named nicodemus, a ruler of the jews. John 3 niv jesus teaches nicodemus now there was bible. Notice also the following representative weaknesses and faults of the new international version. The books of hosea, joel, and amos from the clear, accessible new international version the most popular modernenglish bible are digitally produced to bring the bibles stories to life. New international version niv just click on the chapter number you want to read opposite the name of the book. Thus, the fact that the new international version was produced by evangelical scholars does not mean that it is sound. The new international version niv was a produced by a committee of scholars associated with various evangelical churches in america, who began work on the version in 1965. Todays new international version was designed to reflect the new international version. Read this passage from the new international version read this passage from the new american standard bible read this passage from the revised standard version.
The niv removes or changes 65,000 words as compared to the king james bible. But we know that when christ appears, we shall be like. Baptist preacher charles spurgeon said of this chapter that it is the chapter he would choose to read to a dying man who did not know the gospel, as the most suitable one for such an. John 3 new international version niv jesus teaches nicodemus. In 1967, the new york bible society now biblica generously undertook the financial sponsorship of creating a contemporary english translation of the bible. John chapter 3 kjv king james version pray that our leaders hearts are touched by the holy spirit and discover the greatness of god through the sacrifice of. It maintains its place in the hearts and minds of those who.
New international version 1 now there was a pharisee, a man named nicodemus who was a member of the jewish ruling council. How great is the love the father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of god. The holy bible new international version hawes publications. John 3 new international version niv blue letter bible. The niv was published to meet the need for a modern translation done by bible scholars using the earliest, highest quality manuscripts available. Jesus teaches nicodemus now there was a pharisee, a man named nicodemus who was a member of the jewish ruling council. Moreover, john uses the idea of birth from god, or by his will supervening on the life of man, and the consequent conference upon it of a new beginning john 1. Is the todays new international version a good and accurate. The new international version is the most readable english translation ever produced. Examples are the king james bible, the good news bible and the new international version niv bible. Jan 02, 2020 the todays new international version was published in 2005 by zondervan, while the rights to it are held by biblica, a nonprofit that uses revenue gained from bible sales to translate and distribute bibles in indigenous languages all over the world. Pure voice audio bible new international version, niv.
And if that doesnt make it a good book, then i dont know what does. In fact, nicodemus immediately misconstrued what christ meant, understanding his analogy on a purely physical level, as. The new international version niv is an english translation of the bible first published in 1978 by biblica formerly the international bible society. Aug 27, 2014 3 now there was a pharisee, a man named nicodemus who was a member of the jewish ruling council.
You will be directed to the bible gateway website where you may read that. Is todays new international version or the tniv a good bible. The word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. Start with the name of the specific edition of the bible you used in your research, then add a period. John 3 niv read the new international version online. You will be directed to the bible gateway website where you may read that chapter.
The name should be underlined if your word processor. The teaching on the bornagain doctrinefound primarily in john 3 but expanded by paul, peter, and john in later writingshas been prone to misunderstanding since jesus christ spoke to nicodemus about it nearly two thousand years ago. In addition you can use the interlinear bible and much more to enhance your understanding of gods word. Niv bible new international version the niv bible translation.
It follows the principle of dynamic equivalence to ensure crystal clear understandable english. New international version history the new international version niv was conceived in 1965 when, after several years of study by committees from the christian reformed church and the national association of evangelicals, a transdenominational and international group of scholars met at palos heights, illinois, and agreed on the need for a. The new international version niv a history and evaluation. The niv delivers the best balance of accuracy to the original languages and clarity of meaning in contemporary english. John 3 new international version niv dramatized audio. Truly, truly, i say to you, we speak of what we know and testify of what we have seen, and you do not accept our testimony. It is important to communicate love through our words, but we must also. Sep 04, 2014 3 see what great love the father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of god. New international version about the new international version the new international version was undertaken by an independent committee in after a general consensus that there was a need for a new, contemporary english translation of the bible. John 3 now there was a pharisee, a man named nicodemus who was a member of the jewish ruling council. About the new international version the niv is the worlds most read and trusted contemporary english bible translation. Granted, i still prefer to read gods word in the original tongues, not in a modern translation.
For god so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. But there is a twist in 3 john that offers another insight for our daily work. Of equal importance was that the bible be expressed in broadly understood modern. In their travels they had visited gaius, johns beloved friend, and they had been treated exceptionally well. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. For god so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.
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