Jehovah's Witness Awake Magazine No. 5 2017
"To survive, we need clean water, food, clothing, and shelter from the weather." 1 Timothy 6:7, 8. The bible says "...with food, clothing, we shall be content.
"I am comforted by my belief that God will soon bring complete justice to the earth and will right all wrongs. In the meantime, I cherish each day of life and do what I reasonably can to do preserve it." Revelation 21:4, 5. This is JW interpretation and not close to being word for word.
Philippians 2:4 "Look out not only for your own interests, but also for the interests of others." This one is very close to the original.
The nations whom Israel defeated were thoroughly corrupted by violence and depraved practices-including beastiality, incest, and child sacrifice. After giving them centuries to change their ways, God said: "It is by all these things that the nations that I am driving out from before you have made themselves unclean." Leviticus 18:21-25
"Continue to love your enemies and to pray for those who persecute you, so that you may prove yourselves sons of your Father who is in the heavens." Matthew 5:44, 45, this quote is very close.
Even when the nation in which they live goes to war, Christians should remain neutral, "no part of the world." John 15:19, only the "no part of the world" is from John 15:19.
"My kindgom is no part of this world. If my Kingdom were part of this world, my attendants would have fought that I should not be handd over to the Jews. But as it is, my Kingdom is not from this source." John 18:36
You cannot purposely change biblical text, even if it is wrong. You can interpret it however you wish or disagree with it but you cannot change it and then tell others that it says what you want it to say.
Micah 4:3, this quote is word for word correct.
"because the earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jehovah as the waters cover the sea." Isaiah 11:9. This quote is close but they substituted the word Jehovah in place of the word Lord.
"Physical training is beneficial for a little," 1 Timothy 4:8. "But the scriptures also caution you to "live with soundness of mind." Titus 2:12, the initial sentence makes it sound as if intense exercise is against the bible, which is not what the writer was trying to say. The correct interpretation of this complete biblical quote is that exercise is fine but God is forever.
"The shrewd person acts with knowledge, but the fool exposes his own foolishness." Proverbs 13:16. This is close to the original.
Before you consider engaging in a certain activity, get to know the risks involved. Ask yourself, "Does this activity amount to little more than a gamble with death or serious injury?" Proverbs 14:15. This posted quote is JW interpretation of the bible but given a biblical reference.
"Good and stable friends helped me to make better choices about activities I wanted to participate in. When my friends changed, so did my life." Proverbs 13:20. This is somewhat changed from the bible.
Rather than take needless risks by thrill seeking, show good judgement with regard to your choice of recreation. Proverbs 15:24. This is JW interpretation of the bible.
"The shrewd one ponders each step." Proverbs 14:15. They substituted the word shrewd where the bible says prudent.