I do obey my pastor, but he is no "dictator". He does not micro manage the lives of the members of the congregation. He is a nice guy who is underpaid. Most of my pastor friends are the same way.
I am not a pastor, but I am a Bible translator. No, I never use a Strong's concordance. Yes, I did take Greek on the college level. No, I do not have a favorite translation. For devotional purposes, I use a NIV.
I translate for fun. I translate for study. It requires a working understanding of semantics, textual criticism, Koine Greek, and a college professor to correct your work.
Be nice to your pastor and please be nice to the Bible translators.
