My Least Favourite Translation of 1 Corinthians 6:9-10

Nov 2

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Andrew McFarland Campbell's avatarAndrew McFarland Campbell

I think my least favourite translation of 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 is the New King James translation:

 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.

Neither homosexuals nor sodomites will inherit the kingdom of God?  I’m not sure I know what the difference between a homosexual and a sodomite is…

For more about the translation of 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, see Same-Sex Relationships: 1 Corinthians and 1 Timothy, and Same-Sex Relationships: 1 Corinthians and 1 Timothy Revisited.

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I'm Andrew. Belfast-born, Cambridge-educated, working in Ireland. Married to Michael. I used to earn my living by writing documentation, but I am changing careers right now. I also write fiction for fun.

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