So we have to do both: study the details of the Greek and be sure we get the most accurate understanding of it, and then re-express the same thoughts in understandable English
Which is exactly what I was trying to provide in my letter to Menoikeus to give people a gateway to the original language and to allow them to arrive at a personal, meaningful paraphrase for themselves.
Which is exactly what I was trying to provide in my letter to Menoikeus
Yes exactly. This has to be a team effort and not everyone will be able or inclined to do everything and they shouldn't try.
It will always be beyond the capability or inclination or some to translate the original Greek -- or grow an original Greek philosopher's beard! 
wait so…. I should send a pamphlet back to the JW who cold mailed me a pamphlet on the true route to happinesss?
