The New Jerusalem Bible got the Book's of Wisdom where other Holy Bible's don't have. The New Revised Standard Version got the Apocryphal/Deuterocanonical Books (don't ask me, I don't know what it means) and other Bible's don't have it. The NJB I just bought it and the NRSV is borrowed from the Library.
The NRSV Revelation 22:18-19 I warn everyone who hears the words of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to that person the plagues described in this book; if anyone takes away from the words of the Book of this prophesy, God will take away that person's share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this Book.
So this 2 bible's got it and the other's don't. Does that fall under the scriptures mentioned in Revelation???
2007-09-12 06:04:20 · 27 answers · asked by Debs 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
UnsilencedLamb, ALL scriptures are inspired by God. That is right. Thank you for reminding us all.
2007-09-12 16:10:48 · update #1
Dear Little,
These verses are speaing of the entire Bible. They mirror waht God has previously said in other verses of the Bible. In Deiteronomy 4:2 we read, "Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you."
In Deuteronomy 12:32 we read, "What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it."
In Proverbs 30:5, 6 we read, "Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
6Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar."
It is interesting that God gives this commandment in the beginning of the Bible, in the middle of the Bible, and at the end of the Bible. This warns the reader not to detract or add to God's word.
The warning in Revelation is especially pointed because God tells us that a person who violates this commandment is under the fierce wrath of God.
2007-09-12 06:14:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 4⤋
This warning against adding or subtracting puts the book of Revelation on the same level as Old Testament words of God, (Deut. 4:, 12:32). The word of God is to be protected from corruption, and distinguished from mere human works.
Lamb, Whether John is speaking about Just Rev. or the entire holy Scriptures, It doesn't matter as much, because those who have changed the Bible have altered scripture in Rev. as well.
God is VERY clear on altering the Scriptures...If you are going to translate the Bible, you had better know what the hack you are doing.
Remember...All Scripture is inspired by God. I think it is no mistake that God puts this edict at the end of the Bible..I think it is referring to all of the gospel, but that is just MY impression.
2007-09-12 14:03:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
This is why it is good to go into the manuscripts to see exactly what both the book of Revelation says and the bible as a whole so that we are not deceived by man made doctrines and interpretations.
Get the manuscripts, take notes, note changes, and alternate translations for any verses you have questions about.
Note changes in doctrines by different denominations over the years - we can see how Satan influences different groups of "believers" to change a basic stance in certain areas.
How far off base do these denominations have to get before it is obvious they are not following the bible but their own imaginings?
If a group or person has to go so far as to use heretical sources to substantiate their belief have they gone too far?
The books that are not part of the accepted and received cannon are pretty good and have historical significance. I say use them as a tool for history and reference to doctrines that were around in the years between the Old Testament and the New Testament. Same go for certain dead sea documents and other various materials.
2007-09-12 17:27:24 · answer #3 · answered by troll to troll 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes God commands that we maitain the integrity of the book of Revelations. Otherwise we shall pay dearly for our transgressions. To answer the question of Esther it is in Deuteronomy4:2 to not mess with the wordings of the Holy bible:
Deuteronomy 4
Obedience Commanded
1 Hear now, O Israel, the decrees and laws I am about to teach you. Follow them so that you may live and may go in and take possession of the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, is giving you. 2 Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of the LORD your God that I give you.
2007-09-12 08:08:57 · answer #4 · answered by sundertheshadows 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is talking about the whole Bible. The apocrypha books are considered additional by most protestant denominations and would be in violation of that verse if taken as inspired scripture. Some denominations accept the apocrypha as books of history, and therefore of value, but not the perfect word of God. The deutero books may just be some of the Bible books split in half. Like Isaiah, the Jewish people believe it was written by two different writers, and may have just divided it into two. The books of wisdom may just be Psalms and Proverbs and Eccleastices under a different heading.
Having said all that the 66 recognized books of the Bible are still the only scriptures that are accepted as inspired by God and anything added to that would still be a violation of Rev 22.
2007-09-12 06:15:45 · answer #5 · answered by oldguy63 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋
I think it is speaking of the things in the book of Revelation. However there is another scripture in the bible, and I'm not sure where, that also warn about adding to, or taking away from, God's word.
2007-09-12 06:08:02 · answer #6 · answered by Esther 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
This is a stern warning for anyone that reads the Bible. This warning is given to anyone that might purposefully distort the meaning of the words found in the entire Bible. Moses gave a similair warning in Deuteronomy 4: 1-4. We too must handle the Bible carefully and with much respect so that we do not unintentionally distort it's message. No human explanation of God's word should be elevated to the same authority as the text itself.
2007-09-12 06:19:47 · answer #7 · answered by fire_side_2003 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I think it applies to the entire Bible. However when you look at the apocrypha you really need to research it. The apocrypha are books contained in the Old Testament. However these books are not considered to be part of the OT by the Jews. They do not consider them to be God Inspired. If the Jews who are the keepers of the law do not consider them to be inspired why should we? The answer is the Catholic church needed them to support certain beliefs, such as purgatory, so they were accepted even though they should not have been. At the reformation they were removed which I believe is how it should be. The apocrypha should not have been part of the Bible in the first place.
To those who have noted that the book of Revelation was circulated alone and before the Bible was compiled. You are correct. However this does not mean God did not intend it to apply to all His Word. He knew the Bible would be compiled.
2007-09-12 06:10:31 · answer #8 · answered by Bible warrior 5 · 3⤊ 4⤋
Fun fact:
All the so-called Chapters of the Bible, were written as either Books or Letters (Epistles) completely whole unto themselves. The Bible is not a book per sae, it is a collection of Books. In the Revelation of John, called Revelations in the Bible, this statement was written as a warning to scribes who copied the book, not to add things to the text or change it, as was common at the time.
2007-09-12 06:11:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 3⤋
The Scripture mentioned in Revelation was written before the Bible even existed and the book of Revelation was circulated before it was attached with any other books. Therefore this verse is meant to pertain to only Revelation. However, its not a bad principle to apply all around.
2007-09-12 06:09:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 3⤋
The revelatin talk about many things in the Bible so 22:18 it means all the Bible.
2007-09-12 06:18:55 · answer #11 · answered by Mosa A 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋