KFLCC / New Age Bible Versions - Gail Riplinger

"punish" ( kolazo , timorea ) or buffet ( kolaphizo ). The word used is "hupopiazo". The apostle Paul is saying: I keep under [keep down] my body, and bring it into subjection. I Corinthians 9:27 KJV In other words, he does not allow the "lusts of the flesh" to dominate him. He follows Galatians 5:16; "Walk in the Spirit and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh." The verse uses the word doulagogea " which implies he ruled his flesh rather than allowing it to rule him. This is so far removed from the Living Bible's rendition, "treat it roughly" as to be unconscionable. Having migrated from the barbarians to 'the bible', this behavior has been reported by Bob Larson among Penitents of Colorado, New Mexico, the Philippines and Brazil where, "[T]he bible is their text of choice and symbols include icons and statues. "34 The new version asceticism of Corinthians continues in Colossians:

NIV, NASB, et al. KJV self-abasement. . . Col. 2:23 humility. severe treatment of the

neglecting of the

body

body. . .harsh treatment

of the body

"Emasculate Themselves" (NIV)

The Galatian believers were troubled by false apostles who Paul wished were cut off from fellowshipping with true believers. His policy of not associating with heretics can also be seen in II John 10. Mutant versions, such as the NIV and the Jerusalem Bible , curse their enemies instead.