Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are blessed to live in a time when multiple translations of the Holy Bible exist in most languages, said Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. The Lord has said that He speaks to men and women “after the manner of their language, that they might come to understanding” (Doctrine and Covenants 1:24).
“Clearly, God’s children are more inclined to accept and follow His teachings when they can understand them,” said Elder Renlund, who chairs the Church’s Scriptures Committee.
An update released Dec. 16 to the Church’s General Handbook allows for more flexibility in using different editions and translations of the Holy Bible at home and at church.
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