转载：Wisdom about Words

谢谢 Scot McKnight 教授的提醒：

"Third, avoid using original language terms if you can’t read those languages. Here’s a rule of thumb: if you don’t know Greek, say this: “According to Spicq, this Greek word soteriameans… “. Don’t say, “This word soteria means this.” In the former, you cite someone who knows; in the latter you lead your audience to think you know when you really don’t. Be honest, especially you preachers. I know a pastor who frequently says “My Greek teacher used to say…” and this is his way of saying “I’m with you; I’m not good at Greek; but here’s what the authorities say.”"（全文）