Richard Francis Weymouth

Richard Francis Weymouth (1822-1902) was an English philologist and translator best known for his influential translation of the New Testament. His translation, titled "The New Testament in Modern Speech," aimed to render the text into more contemporary English for better understanding by modern readers. Weymouth's work was notable for its scholarly accuracy and accessibility, making it a significant contribution to biblical studies in the late 19th century.

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Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech, 1 Timothy

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Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech, Jude

by: Richard Francis Weymouth

Book 65 Jude 001:001 Jude, a bondservant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James: To those who are in God the Father, enfolded in His love, and kept for Jesus Christ, and called. 001:002 May mercy, peace and love be abundantly granted to you. 001:003 Dear friends, since I am eager to begin a letter to you on the subject of our common salvation, I find myself constrained to write and cheer you on to the... more...

Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech, John

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Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech, Mark

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Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech, 1 Thessalonians

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Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech, Preface and Introductions

by: Richard Francis Weymouth

PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION The Translation of the New Testament here offered to English-speaking Christians is a bona fide translation made directly from the Greek, and is in no sense a revision. The plan adopted has been the following. 1. An earnest endeavour has been made (based upon more than sixty years' study of both the Greek and English languages, besides much further familiarity gained... more...