SCRIPTURE INDEX
New Matthew Bible scriptures will be posted as work progresses.
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THE SCRIPTURES (all pdf):
Matthew: First post Nov 2011. See how far the KJV relied on Tyndale, and enjoy again the sweet translation.
Romans: First post Dec 2010. A blessed read, following Tyndale's translation.
Editor’s Notes on Romans: Language and grammar discussed. Suggestions for further reading.
1 Corinthians: First post April 2011. At 4:3 Tyndale explains that "man's day" means man's wisdom.
2 Corinthians: First post Jan 30, 2012. Difficult English is resolved to bring the meaning out.
Philippians: First post Feb 10,2012. Some of the loveliest passages about the Lord.
1 Thessalonians: First post June 2011. Compare 4:12 and 5:8 with modern versions.
2 Thessalonians: First post June 2011. A discussion of Tyndale's translation of chapter 2 on Antichrist is here
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Guide to the notes and commentaries in the New Matthew Bible
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Square brackets [like this] enclose notes and comments of this editor.
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All other notes and comments are William Tyndale's or John Rogers'.
Except the square-bracketed items, left margin notes on each page are Tyndale’s. At chapter ends, called “The Notes”, are notes written by John Rogers. If the reader bears this in mind, he will know who the author of the note is. However Rogers' notes may be his own, or taken from Tyndale or from others.
The layout is consistent with the 1549 layout, though we have also added marginal notes from Tyndale’s 1534 New Testament. Out of space concerns, we have also done some re-arranging.
This editor’s notes may include comments on old English words where the sense has narrowed or changed, or brief definitions of Greek terms. Greek definitions are taken mostly from Strong’s Concordance, with Strong’s numbers provided so students of the Scripture can follow up easily. (Tyndale wished to elaborate upon Greek terms; we honour his wish.) There are also historical and doctrinal notes. As to doctrine, when Tyndale and Rogers published in the 16th century, they were concerned to shed light upon issues that were then obscured, such as justification by faith alone. In the same spirit, we added notes to elucidate doctrine that is now obscured, such as that of the resurrection life enjoyed in this present age by persons of faith: see editor’s note at Romans 6.
Whenever you see the note "Tyndale's translation is restored", it means that amendments that John Rogers appears to have made to Tyndale's own translation have been rejected, and Tyndale's words restored, usually from his 1534 revision. If space permits, a brief explanation may be included.
In the right column are parallel scripture references. These are taken from the Matthew Bible and Tyndale’s 1534 New Testament, or are provided by this editor. Given that they refer to other verses in the Matthew Bible, they may seem mysterious where the Matthew Bible differs from other bibles.
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