Moffatt This denotes spiritual abundance.
Moffatt Just as the blood of sacrificed bulls
Moffatt's translation says:“Love is never glad
when others go wrong.”.
Similarly, James Moffatt's translation here says:“ In their lust they will
Similarly, James Moffatt's translation here says:“ In their lust they will
exploit you with cunning arguments.”.
Instead of the wording“ any painful way,” Moffatt's translation uses the expression“ a wrong course”;
Praise Jah” or,“ Praise Jehovah” found in the Revised Standard Version,
the New International Version, and Moffatt's translation of Revelation 19: 6.
ago:“ The joy of Jehovah is your stronghold,” or according to the Moffatt translation:“ To rejoice in the Eternal is your strength.”.
These too are pioneers in the real sense, following in the steps of Jesus,“ the Pioneer of their salvation.” - Hebrews 2: 10; 12:
2, Moffatt.
At the birth of Jesus, the joyful cry of the heavenly angels promised“ peace on earth for men whom he favours!” - Luke 2:
14, Moffatt.
Instead of the wording“ any painful way,” Moffatt's translation uses the expression“ a wrong course”;
The New English Bible says:“ Any path that grieves thee[ that is, God].”.
Moffatt Just as the blood of sacrificed bulls
and goats validated the Law covenant between God and the nation of Israel, so Jesus' blood poured out in death made valid the new covenant.
This may remind us of the words directed to the Israelites some 24 centuries
ago:“ The joy of Jehovah is your stronghold,” or according to the Moffatt translation:“ To rejoice in the Eternal is your strength.”.