Tag: Greek New Testament

• Galatians Chapter Three: ‘Stupid Galatians’

  The third chapter of Galatians was incredibly enjoyable to translate. As one working with the text, the nuance of Paul’s writing in the last half of the chapter gave way to more creative freedom, at least that is what I felt, in finding the the right wording and tone. On a personal note, he starts…

  Jamie Greening

  February 9, 2022

  Bible, Church, Writing

  Abram, Galatians 3, Greek New Testament, Study Questions

• Galatians Chapter Two — ‘I am crucified with Messiah’

  Last week I posted my rendering of (click here) Galatians One, and as promised, here is the second chapter. Below the text, as translated from the Greek New Testament, are notes on the translating work, then study questions. I intend to post a chapter a week, so come back for more. Galatians: Chapter Two 1.…

  Jamie Greening

  February 1, 2022

  Bible, Writing

  Barnabas, Galatians, Greek New Testament, I am crucified with Christ, Peter and Paul

• Galatians Chapter One With Study Questions

  This year I will preach from the book of Galatians about twenty-five times. As I prepared or this, I’ve been translating Paul’s letter to the Galatian churches from the Greek New Testament. I’ve completed two chapters, and will post about one a week. Included are some translators notes and at he end a few study…

  Jamie Greening

  January 24, 2022

  Bible, Church, Writing

  Galaitans, Galatians Chapter One, Greek New Testament, Greek Translation, Paul the Apostle

• Advent 2020: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

  During the season of Advent, I am translating from Greek to English the weekday epistle readings out of the Daily Lectionary of the Book of Common Prayer. Tuesday, 1 December 2020 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Chapter Two 1. For you know yourselves, brothers and sisters, that our introduction to you was not in vain.  2. And,…

  Jamie Greening

  December 1, 2020

  All, Bible

  1 Thessalonians 2:1-12, Advent 2020, Greek New Testament, spiritual leadership