What do Jehovah Witnesses believe about government?
Jehovah’s Witnesses believe their allegiance belongs to God’s Kingdom, which they view as an actual government. They refrain from saluting the flag of any country or singing nationalistic songs, which they believe are forms of worship, although they may stand out of respect.
Do Jehovah Witnesses have a different Bible?
The Witnesses have their own translation of the Bible – the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures. They refer to the ‘New Testament’ as the Christian Greek Scriptures, and they call the ‘Old Testament’ the Hebrew Scriptures.
Do Jehovah Witnesses Add to Bible?
No, not a different bible. There are several translations of the bible – some popular versions being the King James version and the New English version, etc. Jehovah’s Witnesses use the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures.
Why is the Jehovah Witness Bible different?
The main difference between Christian Bible and Jehovah’s Witness Bible is that the latter uses New World Translation (NWT) to define God, which is not the case with the Christian Bible. The Christian Bible holds the old as well as new testaments. Jehovah’s Witness Bible is inspired by the New World Translation.
What Bible do Jehovah Witnesses read?
the New World Translation
Jehovah’s Witnesses use a Bible translation called the New World Translation. Before this translation was released specifically by and for Jehovah’s Witnesses, most relied on the King James Version.
Do Jehovah Witnesses use KJV Bible?
The Jehovah’s Witnesses use their King James version of the Bible.
Do Jehovah Witness believe in Christmas?
Beliefs. Witnesses do not celebrate Christmas or Easter because they believe that these festivals are based on (or massively contaminated by) pagan customs and religions. They point out that Jesus did not ask his followers to mark his birthday.