Richard Francis Weymouth

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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Book 64 3 John 001:001 The Elder to his dear friend Gaius. Truly I love you. 001:002 My dear friend, I pray that you may in all respects prosper and enjoy good health, just as your soul already prospers. 001:003 For it is an intense joy to me when brethren come and bear witness to your fidelity to the truth—that you live in obedience to the truth. 001:004 I have no greater joy than to hear that my... more...








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...

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