What is a good modern Bible version for study?

Question

what about the new living?

Answer 1

Try Mrs. Stanton's Bible. It is short and right to the point.

Answer 2

There are 2 main schools of bible translations. Some bibles are translated to achieve a "thought for thought" rendering of the scriptures. These translations try to convey the "ideas" from the original text. The problem with this is when the translators have the wrong idea of what the text is trying to say, their translation will convey this error.
The other goal of some translators is to try for "word for word" accuracy. The translators try, as far as possible, to translate the words accurately and let the sentances convey the thoughts they intended. This word for word accuracy, I believe is the best and safest choice.
Translations that try for the word for word accuracy include the English Standard version and the New American Standard version. Both of these would be good choices, in my view.
The NIV is somewhat less accurate, but not a complete paraphrase as some modern "versions" are. If you use any of the less accurate versions, be extra careful and I suggest you consult a more accurate version along with them.

Answer 3

Life Application Study Bible- NIV version

Answer 4

New American Standard Bible, Life Application Study Bible version or NIV Study Bible or Thompson Chain Reference Study Bible. The NIV is probably the most popular translation with NASB and NKJV also well read.

Answer 5

The NIV (New International Version) has enabled me to learn more in six months than I have in several years in the King James Bible, New King James or other such translations.

Don't get me wrong - the King James is a fine Bible for 300 year old English speaking people and I keep mine near and read it, but the NIV uses a better means of translation from the original Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek texts.

It even identifies a scant few suspect scriptures added to the New Testament "after" the 13th and 14th centuries, making it the most reverent approach to keeping God's Word in tact.

ALSO I might suggest the "English Standard Version" which is a word for word translation from the original texts. I plan to purchase one as soon as possible.

FOR KING JAMES ONLY People - I suggest the KING JAMES "Easy Reader" which only changes the "Thees" and "Thou" type words for appropriate You, them .., as the context may be. Any King James only fan would love it.

Answer 6

New International Version or New King James Version (they took out all the thee's and thou's and such to make it a little easier to read).

Living Bible is a paraphrase, meaning that someone took an actual translation and re-wrote it in modern English based on what they think it wa supposed to say. Stick with actual translations.

Answer 7

the only bible you need is the original King James version, and your knees that should bow to the Lord in prayer for answers.
Ecclesiastes 12:12
12) And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
The original bible is not hard, it is your heart. Pray from your heart and God will give all the answers you need.

Answer 8

King James or New KIng James works just fine for me. It also helps to have Bible Dictionaries and Bible Commentaries. Also, I recommend a Hebrew Greek study Bible as it defines and explains words and their origins.
Stay away from the New Century Version.

Answer 9

I would say that KJ is the more correct translation, but in simplicity it would be the NIV. Each come with the study bible version....its a good deal! Or you could go online...they have A LOT of good study bibles there!

Answer 10

New International Version

Answer 11

Get the New King James Version (NKJV). Make sure it is either the Spirit Filled Edition or the Nelson Study Bible. You'll find it very useful.