[B-Greek] John 14:16

Carl W. Conrad cwconrad2 at mac.com
Fri Mar 30 17:34:10 EST 2007


On Friday, March 30, 2007, at 08:41AM, "Carl Unger" <carlunger at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> With regard to the translation, I would just note that "that he may be
>> with you
>> forever" is archaic English, although I think most find it intelligible
>> enough.
>> In current English I think an infinitive would do just fine. I would
>> English the
>> above as: "And I'll ask the Father and he'll give you another Helper to be
>> with you forever."
>
>
>Thank you, your answer is pretty clear that it indicates purpose, but still
>for clarification is the GWT absolutely incorrect in their
>translation, seemingly GWTs aim is to make the scripture clearer and easier
>to read by not being so woodenly literal. I'm not trying to attack the
>translation, It's just that the GWT portrays the understanding of the verse
>in the way I have understood it.

I guess it conveys the sense more or less. It isn't literal but the sense is clear enough.

>
>This is how they do it "I will ask the Father, and he will give you another
>helper who will be with you forever."
>
>It says "will" which is strong and definite meaning the Holy Spirit will be
>with us forever, it's not just the purpose, it is something which will
>absolutely happen.
>
>Also, apologies for not posting the Greek text, I could not find the Greek
>text in the correct form in the time I was running by.

Carl W. Conrad


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