[PRCo] Re: HAPPY HOLIDAYS_ i.e._ MERRY___CHRISTMAS

[Jim Holland]

Good Morning!



> "Dennis F. Cramer" wrote:

> Linus lets us all in on the true meaning of Christmas
> in a very simple way.    The house lights darken in the
> school auditorium, a single spotlight illuminates Linus
> and he tells the world:

>     Behold, I bring you tidings of great joy. 
> For born today in the city of Bethlehem is our savior,
> Christ the Lord.

>     Such a simple story of the demonstration of peace,
> love and joy to the world.    Celebrate the holidays and
> the entire year with the same message:

> Peace on Earth and Good Will Towards Men.


	Only the King James and New King James translates this in
Luke-2.14 as:    """Good Will Towards Men."""
The NASB, NIV, Amplified, NEB, RSV, ABUX, Knox, TCNT, etc. all
translate similarly to the quoted texts which follow:


Luke 2:14::

"Glory to God in the highest [heaven], and on
	earth peace among men with whom He is
	well-pleased-- men of good will,
	of his favor."    Amplified.

"Glory to God in the highest, And on
	earth peace among men with whom
	He is pleased."    NASB

"Glory to God in the highest, and on
	earth peace to men on whom his favor rests." (NIV)


	Quite a difference in meaning between KJV and these!




	And some words of Christ Himself that seem to be totally
forgotten and dispell the KJV and NKJV    """Good Will Towards
Men"""    of Luke-2.14 but adds depth of understanding to the
Amplified, NASB, and NIV translations for the same verse  -- 
Food For Thought::


Matt 10:34    "Do not suppose that I have come to
	bring peace to the earth.    I did not come to
	bring peace, but a sword. (NIV)

Luke 12:51     Do you think I came to bring peace on earth?
		No, I tell you, but division. (NIV)






Best  Wishes  To  All  For  A

	Very  Merry  *Christ*mas  And

A  Happy,  Prosperous,  Productive,  and  Meaningful

		New  Year!




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Jim

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