Question about the Bible?

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I'm really interested in expanding my knowledge, and because I don't like to argue about something I know little about, I decided to read the Bible, but since there are too many versions, i got lost!
So as a start, what version should I buy, or what is the most readable version by Christians?

Thanks, I really appreciate it =)

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Answer 1

Take this 1 step further.
Ask for a bible study with one of Jehovah's Witnesses.
You will be surprised at how much you will learn in a short period of time and it will all be from the bible and not from church doctrine.

Answer 2

Both the NIV (New International Version) or the American Standard version are very good. If you're new to the Bible, the best place to start is the New Testament.

Most Bibles come with a Bible reading outline that combines readings from the Old and New Testaments that would even give you a better foundation and understanding.

The Bible is a good read! Take you time and meditate on what you've read. You'll discover a lot about yourself and the world we live in. Cheers!

Answer 3

King James Version.

Answer 4

The most readable version is the NIV or the NLT or the ESV. You can download the ESV with the Free e-Sword software along with many other versions of the Bible and compare passages and download commentaries that explain passages from the author's viewpoint as well as many other helpful study tools @ http://web.express56.com/~bromar/ on the Free Stuff page. If you click on the Bible icon at the bottom of the main page it will take you to a site that has the NIV and the NLT as well as quite a few other versions so you can compare them before going out and buying a printed copy.

Answer 5

I would go with the King James version. It's the most original Bible you're going to find. Not that it isn't confusing, and somewhat contradictory (due to changes made over the hundreds of years). But modern day bibles are even more confusing to me. They may be easier to read, but what authority were people given to decide what the passages mean and what's important? You'll just find a lot of stuff is taken out that "the powers that be" decided wasn't necessary. The best way to read the bible is by praying first that you'll understand what you're reading and know what's true and what's not.

Answer 6

Dear Daydreaming,

I would recommend the King James Version because it is the most faithful to the Hebrew and Greek originals. I also congratulate you on your desire to read the Bible! It will be time well spent and I believe that you will find it a blessing!
I do not know where you live, but may I suggest something that may be helpful to you? There is a radio program called "The Open Forum". Listeners call in with their questions and the host will attempt to answer it from the Bible. You can follow along in your own Bible to see it for yourself. Perhaps, you may desire to call in with a question yourself! Type www.Familyradio.com into your web browser and you can view the menu. Incidently, everthing there is free--even the phone call. I hope this will help you as go forward!

Answer 7

many people have the same trouble you've had reading the Bible, and it can be difficult to understand if you don't know how to go about it. It's helpful to remember that the Bible actually is like a library—a collection of books (some long, some brief), written under the inspiration of God by many authors over hundreds of years.

But just as you wouldn't walk into a library for the first time and start by reading the very first book on the shelf, so you won't necessarily want to start by reading the first book in the Bible. Instead of starting at the beginning, therefore (like you do with most books), I suggest instead you start with what I call the Bible's "center": the four Gospels. (I often suggest people begin with the Gospel of John.)

The Gospels tell us about the life, death and resurrection of Jesus—and once you understand who He is and what He has done for you, the rest of the Bible will begin to make sense. Make the Bible part of your life every day, because "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path" (Psalm 119:105).
I hope you won't be discouraged over all the different Bibles that are on the market. (I say "different Bibles"—but of course, they are all the same Bible. They only differ from each other in appearance or binding, or in the translation that is used, or the explanatory notes that are sometimes added.) Your local Christian bookstore or other knowledgeable bookseller can help you, and you shouldn't hesitate to ask for their assistance.

What should you look for? First, I suggest you get a generally accepted modern translation that is easy to understand. Then consider what is called a "study Bible"—that is, a Bible that also includes helpful notes and articles explaining each book or passage. Some are designed specifically for young people.
I send teens FREE easy-to-understand teen study Bibles through an internet ministry that I have where I e-mail the Gospel to teens. If you would like me to send you a free Bible like the one I described contact me. Whatever you do, get a Bible. Ask a sales rep in the Christian store to help you pick out a Bible like I described. Start with the Gospel of Joh. This is no coincidence that you are compelled to read God's Word. He is speaking to you. Listen to Him.

Answer 8

Expanding your knowledge and reading the Bible are mutually exclusive. The fact that there are different versions of the Bible should alert you to the fact that it's contents are garbage.

The Bible is trash. The Bible is the biggest load of garbage and codswallop ever written by man, and I’m sure it will go down in history as the greatest load of gobbledygook ever to inflict such traumatic mental and physical damage on humanity, but still today, some people sadly believe the Bible to be true. That’s very sad indeed. Very sad.

When people quote various passages from the Bible, for example ...

Mathew 5:29-30 God encouraged self-mutilation.
Isaiah 13:15-18 God allowed women raped and little children slaughtered.
Genesis 6:11-17 and 7:11-24 God is the greatest mass murder in history.

What happens? Religious people pop up from under every stone with the same old garbage. “That was the old Bible, or we’ve changed the meaning, or wrong interpretation, or we’ve changed the context, or the quotes are out of context or or or, excuse after excuse.”

The fact is, they are Bible quotes, and the Bible is full of evil atrocities which religious people continually cover up, yet seem happy to drum into the minds of gullible little children. This is such a shameful disgrace in a civilised world.

If religious people are unable to apply commonsense and logic to develop a simple moral code to live by, then perhaps they could strip out of the Bible the evil, murders, rapes, abuse, and all traumatic references. Granted there will not be a lot left to read, but at least religious people may end up with a decent moral code to follow based on good, and not scare the living daylights out of innocent little children.

Answer 9

The version that most Christians use is the NIV. It's easy to read, and most Bibles I see are sold in this translation. However, I like to use the New American Standard Bible (NASB) because it is the translation that is most accurate to the Greek New Testament. I studied Greek in college, so I'm more particular about such things. I wouldn't suggest the King James' Version because it is written in an older style of English and is harder to understand.

Answer 10

New International Version

Answer 11

My teen aged son studies from the New Century Version of the bible. It is translated into plain American English and easier to comprehend. Not to mention it is a study bible (not that all NCV bibles are) Anyway when I was a new convert I bought a King James Versions study bible. The study bibles are good because they have devotions in them to help you understand different topics in the bible.

However if your goal is to read the bible in it's entirety now you might want to check out this link.