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The Hard Sayings: Matthew 5:30 - Part 3

And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body…

Aug 12

Luke 11:36 seems to say something very odd, that our bodies can shine like a lamp.

Oct 25, 2023

"Children" - 4) "The Least"

In our last article, we discussed the Greek word, mikros, meaning “small ones” and “young ones.” Jesus uses this word to refer to children.

Aug 18, 2023

The Value of AI in Translation or Anything Else

When ChatGPT became available, I tried to use it to help with research.

Aug 17, 2023

Mark 12:44 records Jesus’s observation after seeing a poor woman put her last penny into the offering box for the Temple. You know the verse: NIV: They…

Jun 3, 2023

When Jesus speaks in colorful, fun ways, biblical translators have to drain the color out of it.

Apr 24, 2023

It is too bad that translators don’t even try to capture Jesus’s humor.

Apr 18, 2023

Spoiling the fun by adding a "no"

Apr 4, 2023

The world's oldest recorded toilet joke!

Mar 30, 2023

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