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Winger notes anyone can confirm this without knowing Greek by checking multiple English translations.

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Winger identifies a financial and ministry incentive loop: insert 'activate' into Scripture, then sell activation courses.

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Part of the cumulative word-frequency chart Winger presents.

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Specific data points from Winger's comparison chart.

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Winger's aggregate conclusion from his word-frequency analysis.

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Winger's summary metaphor for the effect of the PT on the reader.

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Winger traces this through Simmons's retranslation of 'Sadducees' and his handling of James 1.

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Winger predicts this exact deflection will be used against him for making the video.

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Winger critiques the popular colloquialism as incoherent while noting Simmons exploits it.

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Winger's direct statement on how to frame Christian distinctiveness.

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Winger compares the PT to the NRSV, NIV, NASB, and ESV, all of which render the word consistently as 'religious/religion' in all three occurrences.

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Consistency in translating the same word the same way is presented as a basic, non-negotiable translation standard.

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Winger argues this is deliberate suppression of a positive biblical view of religion.

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Part of Winger's comparative word-frequency data.

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Winger notes this as an obvious example of agenda-driven word insertion.

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Winger plays an audio clip of Simmons making this admission.

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Winger uses this to tie Simmons's credentials directly to the NAR movement.

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Winger questions whether the title 'Dr.' is meaningful in the context of Simmons's translation claims.

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Background information on Simmons's only actual field experience.

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Winger presents this as evidence of Simmons embellishing his story for dramatic effect.

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McDaniels is Winger's primary source for the historical record of Simmons's role.

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McDaniels's specific characterization of the role, as reported by Winger.

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Winger explains the role distinction to clarify how Simmons's actual contribution differed from his claimed contribution.

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McDaniels's direct quote as reported by Winger: 'there was already a Wycliffe missionary in country already actively working on a translation and it wasn't Brian.'

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Winger mentions an official written statement from Ethnos 360 that he planned to post separately.

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Direct quote from Winger's interview with McDaniels.

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Winger connects Simmons's inconsistent biographical claims to questions about the PT's claimed spiritual authority.

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Winger's theological rebuttal to claims that Simmons received divine guidance in producing the PT.

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Winger lists specific book prices and bundles to document the financial model.

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Winger's assessment of the financial incentive structure.

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Winger uses endorsement patterns as evidence of the PT's sectarian character.

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Winger's direct recommendation to viewers.

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Winger presents only two explanations for pastoral endorsement of the PT.

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Pastoral advice given to a viewer whose church uses the PT.

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Winger's framework for how to leave a theologically problematic church.

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Winger's response to a viewer asking whether it is proper to call the PT a Bible.

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Winger draws a rough parallel to frame the PT's departure from faithful translation.

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Winger explains this technique in response to a question about how the PT differs from the NLT.

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Winger distinguishes the NLT as a legitimate paraphrase-style translation in contrast to the PT.

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Winger raises a concern about whether the PT compromises the gospel, with Romans 2 as a specific example.

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Winger's measured conclusion when asked whether the PT corrupts the way of salvation.

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Winger recommends this as a resource for further reading; Seed is presented as having the exact credentials Simmons lacks.

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Winger's personal principle for ministry balance, offered as advice to a viewer in South America.

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A viewer from South America raised this as a concern about the movement's spread.

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Winger's practical advice for people whose home groups are using the PT.

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Self-description given to frame his critique as coming from within a broadly charismatic perspective, not from cessationism.

Winger briefly affirms his critical view of the Passion Translation, calling it 'obviously a distortion' of God's Word, and notes that Bethel Church's promotion of it has increased rather than allayed his concerns about that movement over time.

The Passion Translation is irresponsible and problematic; a pastor using it is a warning sign but not automatically disqualifying

Response to Chantal asking whether to reconsider joining a church whose pastor quotes the Passion Translation more and more.

The Mirror Bible by Francois du Toit — described as the worst Bible translation Mike has encountered; announces a dedicated video

Mike previews Monday's upcoming content at the close of the episode.

The Passion Translation — concerns and how to warn others about it

A viewer asks how to lovingly warn people about the Passion Translation without wounding them, and which 2-3 most egregious verses to share.