The NET Bible translates the answer as absolutely not! The KJV renders it God forbid. Literally translated, Paul's answers your temptation to keep sinning in order to receive more and more

We've looked before at the word that Jesus used to describe the Spirit that's so nuanced it's hard to translate Some translations go with Advocate , others use Comforter or Helper , and they're all right! A literal translation of the Greek word means one who comes alongside and calls out.

Literally translated, Peter writes, now that you have made your soul holy... . The Legacy Standard Bible's more literal translation helps make it clear why this verse is so foundational

But the second half of Daniel is far different than the first. all people spanning all of history will awaken at that moment, they will awaken to one of two very different characteristic of the people who wake up to heavenly life: it will be those who are wise , or as another translation

All of our major English translations render these words slightly differently, so it's good to look at

Many transactions during this period used weights and measures to determine the correct weight of a product Dishonest parties would take advantage of the system of weights and measures by having two different The lighter weight would be used when selling to give less product than the transaction demanded. In using dishonest weights, merchants were stealing a little from their trade partners in every transaction Each business transaction, no matter if it is a multi-million-dollar real estate deal or something as

Dig Deeper   As is often the case, the NET Bible translation helps clarify the meaning of today's passage see how God's powerful grace enables you to work out your salvation: God is the energeō - properly translated

The NIV translates v2 as by this gospel you are saved, whereas other translations better render it as

This fateful chapter introduces a new character into the perfection of the garden, and this one is different The serpent is described by a fascinating word, translated in most English Bibles as crafty. the NET Bible uses here, using the word shrewd to describe the serpent (The NET Bible is an excellent translation

Modern English translations for the most part translate verse 8 the same exact way: Noah found favor