Holy Bible
Book: Luke
Chapter: 12: Verses 27 to 31
English
Luke 12:27-31 New International Version
Date of Publication: October 27th, 1978
[27] “Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. [28] If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you—you of little faith! [29] And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. [30] For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them. [31] But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.
Luke 12: 27-31 American Standard Version
Date of Publication: 1901
[27] “Think about how the wildflowers grow. They don’t work or make clothes for themselves. But I tell you that even Solomon, the great and rich king, was not dressed as beautifully as one of these flowers. [28] If God makes what grows in the field so beautiful, what do you think he will do for you? That’s just grass—one day it’s alive, and the next day someone throws it into a fire. But God cares enough to make it beautiful. Surely he will do much more for you. Your faith is so small! [29] “So don’t always think about what you will eat or what you will drink. Don’t worry about it. [30] That’s what all those people who don’t know God are always thinking about. But your Father knows that you need these things. [31] What you should be thinking about is God’s kingdom. Then he will give you all these other things you need.
Comparison
The New International Version (NIV) of the Bible is aimed at a broad audience of English-speaking readers worldwide. Here's a breakdown of its intended audience:
General English-speaking population:
The NIV's goal is to be accessible to a wide range of readers, regardless of their background or education level.
It strives to use contemporary English that is clear and easy to understand.
Bible readers of all ages:
While aiming for general readership, the NIV is designed to be suitable for various age groups.
Those seeking a balance of accuracy and readability:
The NIV seeks to provide a balance between faithfulness to the original biblical texts and clarity in modern English.
People involved in various aspects of Christian life:
It is intended for use in personal reading, study, teaching, preaching, and worship.
In essence, the NIV aims to make the Bible's message understandable to a global English-speaking audience.
The American Standard Version (ASV) of the Bible, published in 1901, was aimed at a specific audience with particular needs:
Scholars and serious Bible students:
The ASV was produced with a strong emphasis on accuracy, aiming for a very literal, "word-for-word" translation. This made it valuable for those engaged in in-depth biblical study.
Those desiring an updated version of the King James Version:
It was created as a revision of the King James Version (KJV), seeking to correct perceived errors and update the language while maintaining a formal equivalence translation philosophy. Therefore, people who where used to the KJV, but wanted a more accurate version, where the target audience.
Those valuing accuracy over readability:
While aiming for accuracy, the ASV sometimes resulted in language that was less flowing or accessible to the average reader. Its focus was on conveying the precise wording of the original texts, which appealed to those prioritizing accuracy above all else.
In essence, the ASV was geared towards those who sought a highly accurate and literal translation for serious study, even if that meant sacrificing some readability.
Spanish
S. Lucas 12:27-31 Reina Valera 1960
Date of Publication: September, 1960
[27] Considerad los lirios, cómo crecen; no trabajan, ni hilan; mas os digo, que ni aun Salomón con toda su gloria se vistió como uno de ellos. [28] Y si así viste Dios la hierba que hoy está en el campo, y mañana es echada al horno, ¿cuánto más a vosotros, hombres de poca fe? [29] Vosotros, pues, no os preocupéis por lo que habéis de comer, ni por lo que habéis de beber, ni estéis en ansiosa inquietud. [30] Porque todas estas cosas buscan las gentes del mundo; pero vuestro Padre sabe que tenéis necesidad de estas cosas. [31] Mas buscad el reino de Dios, y todas estas cosas os serán añadidas.
Lucas 12:27-31 Nueva Biblia Viva
Date of Publication: June, 2017
27] »Fíjense cómo crecen los lirios, que no trabajan ni hilan. Y yo les digo que ni siquiera Salomón con toda su riqueza se vistió como uno de ellos. [28] Si Dios viste así a las flores que hoy están aquí y mañana las queman en el horno, ¡cómo no hará más por ustedes, gente de poca fe! [29] Y no se preocupen por qué van a comer o a beber; no se angustien. [30] La gente que no conoce a Dios se preocupa por estas cosas, pero el Padre sabe que ustedes las necesitan. [31] Ustedes busquen, antes que nada, el reino de Dios, y recibirán también estas cosas.
Comparison
Reina Valera 1960 is aimed primarily at Spanish-speaking Christians, especially those who follow the evangelical traditions. Its objective was to make the Bible accessible and understandable to Spanish speakers, without losing the accuracy of the original Hebrew and Greek texts.
This translation emerged as an update of the 1602 version, maintaining its fidelity to the ancient texts, but using a language that is more current and closer to 20th century Spanish. It is aimed at believers, Bible students, preachers and anyone interested in knowing the Scriptures in their own language.
Nueva Biblia Viva is aimed primarily at people seeking a clear and accessible understanding of the Scriptures. This version is especially useful for those who do not have a deep knowledge of the biblical texts, since its language is simple and modern, which facilitates the reading and understanding of the biblical passages.