Corpus-Paul

["Sheila E. McGinn, Ph.D." <smcginn AT jcu.edu>]

Ray Fincher wrote:

>       1.  Why did the NRSV translators go the route they did and revert to
> the NA27 (Greek) numeration? (Or perhaps I should be asking the converse:
> Why did all those other translators split the 12th verse in two, thereby
> creating a fourteen verse 13th chapter?)
>
>       2. The practical question lurking behind all this is:  How do I cite
> the words, "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the
> communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all."? Should I call it
> 2Cor13.14, 2Cor13.13,  or am I forced forever hereafter to have to cite the
> translation being used to avoid any confusion (as "2Cor13.13 [NRSV]",
> "2Cor13.14 [REB]", etc.)

Ray, sorry your questions fell on deaf ears.  I have no clue what is the 
answer to #1;
perhaps another lister was on the committee.  As to #2, I would think this 
depends
upon the context of your citation.  For a parish bulletin, e.g., I would use 
2 Cor
13.14 and explain if anyone asks.  For a term paper or publication, you would 
be
noting your translation, regardless of whether or not there was confusion in 
the verse
numbering.

Cheers!  SEM

--
Sheila E. McGinn, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Biblical Studies & Early Christianity
John Carroll University
Cleveland, Ohio 44118
smcginn AT jcu.edu
www1.jcu.edu/religion/mcginn/mcginn.htm


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