The original Shinkaiyaku was revolutionary, but the 2017 version updated terms like "brothers" to "brothers and sisters" (兄弟たち → 兄弟姉妹) where the Greek text implies mixed company. It feels more natural to modern Japanese ears without compromising exegesis.
: WLPM provides digital editions through their official store, often including versions with furigana (pronunciation guides) which are essential for many Japanese readers.
: The translation is available as a module for advanced study on Study Bibles BIBLE navi
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Do not download from random file-hosting sites (e.g., MediaFire or Google Drive links in forums). Those are almost always the terrible 1987 scans, not the 2017 version.
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