Language evolves, and the word "whoremonger" has largely fallen out of common usage, often being misunderstood or ignored by modern readers. The NTE’s choice to use "sexually immoral" serves two purposes:
The transition from "whoremonger" to the language found in the represents a shift toward clarity without sacrificing the original moral imperative. By identifying these behaviors as "sexual immorality," the NTE helps modern readers connect ancient biblical ethics with contemporary life, emphasizing a call to holiness and integrity in all human relationships.
"For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God."
