why does the bible has different versions? which one is the 'truth' one?

Answer 1

The King James version is the widely used one
The New International one is coming up strong for second

Answer 2

True, there are many different versions of the Bible. There are versions in Chinese for the Chinese. There are versions in Russian for the Russian people. There are actually thousands of versions of the Bible—some are in modern languages, some in foreign languages, and some are in old English. Few, in the printing age, can claim that they don’t have access to the Scriptures in their own language. However, each translation is based on the original biblical texts.

God has preserved His Word. In the spring of 1947, the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. These manuscripts were copies of large portions of the Old Testament, a thousand years older than any other existing copies. Study of the scrolls has revealed that the Bible hasn’t changed in content down through the ages as many skeptics had surmised.

Anyone can now obtain access to computer programs that give the original Hebrew and Greek words, and the only “changes” have been made for clarity. For example, the old English translation of 2 Corinthians 12:8 is “For this thing I besought the Lord thrice . . . ,” while a contemporary translation is “Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times...”

Answer 3

If I spoke a foreign language that you did not understand you would need a translator. Likewise, many people have translated Scripture into several languages.

When selecting a translation keep in mind that it was writen in the common language of the day to make it easily understood. Therefore select one that acurately translates the Scriptures yet is understandable to you.

The authorized King James version was written that way hundreds of years ago, but language changes and some people have difficulty with it, therefore you may prefer the New King James. But other good translations are the New American Standard and the New International versions. I like the New Living translation for its readability, still there are paraphases such as the Message that captures the general idea.

Most importantly the Best Bible is the one that is read!

Answer 4

The bible that Christians believe is without error is the original one or the 'autographs'.

We would affirm that the Bible is true in the things that it actually affirms.

A good modern translation like the New International Version, or the NASB will be fairly error free, but not completely flawless. After all, it is translated from 3 ancient languages, not spoken anymore. It will still tell you everything you need to know to be saved and redeemed though.

Infallibility and inerrancy has always been held to apply to the original manuscripts (autographs) rather than a particular version like the King James. That is more of a modern (and mistaken) reaction to contemporary critical scholarship.

Answer 5

FYI, there has only been ONE version of the Bible, but there are many translations of that ONE version. Regrettably, the terms "translation" and "version" are used interchangeably in Christian circles, which only serves to confuse non-Christians who think that "versions" mean another different set of ideas or writings. All translations (whether it be in the English language or other languages) are based on the extant Greek/Hebrew texts which have been miraculously preserved for us through the centuries. All translations attempt to translate the Bible are true and good in so far as they faithfully render the meaning of the original text to the non-Greek/Hebrew reader. So there is no ONE TRUE TRANSLATION since translation methodology is not perfect or infallible. But most people have access to a variety of translations and they pretty much translate the texts in the same way. You won't find a translation that is so materially different from another.

Answer 6

The oldest scrolls date back to the 3rd century and are held by the Vatican. Find out who has gotten permission to examine and translate them. From there, see which Bible the Library of Congress classifies as a translations rather than a version. There was a Bible that came out in the 70s that was advertised as a translation, but it was only verified as a version because they made changes to make it compatible with standard beliefs of most Christian churches. If they hadn't done that, it would never have sold.

Answer 7

Maybe the one that is closest to the time of Jesus(PBUH) because he taught the Old Testament and brought the New Testment along with the inspired disciples, don't know, but definitely the one that has been changed the less. Muslims are in a good predicament because we have the Quran to clear up things in the Bible that people may have changed overtime, if the Bible have been changed drastically. I think people interpret it wrong, but maybe much of the context is still in check. Dunno. I'm just happy that the Final Testament will stay intact.

Answer 8

None and all.

The Bible is a collection of many human writing about the god's relationships with men, and for some parts about the Jewish people history. It was written in many languages by many people.

So one reason is that all this must be translated, and any translation needs interpretation, and these old words bear often many interpretations.

Answer 9

None of them.

Only the original manuscripts were truly inerrant, and inspired by God. All the rest are simply men's idea of what they think God may have wanted to say, and all of them contain numerous, verifiable errors.

But there is some good news.

At Pentecost, the Catholic Church was provided by the Holy Spirit, with the sum total of all God's revelation and truth.

Further illuminated by the official teaching office of the church, in light of both sacred and apostolic Tradition, the Catholic Church continues to operate according to the nuances of the Holy Spirit, and through the heavenly leadership of Christ himself, jealously guarding all the truths which God has given to us.

On these points, we have God's own word, accurately translated:

John 14:25 These things have I spoken to you, abiding with you.
Joh 14:26 But the Paraclete, the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring all things to your mind, whatsoever I shall have said to you.

Mat 16:18 And I say to thee: That thou art Peter; and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

See Acts 2:1 for the rest ...

This "sacred deposit of faith" which has been entrusted by God to the Catholic Church alone, is the only "rule" by which anyone can determine whether any particular Bible translation or version, is accurate, and along with the authority that God gave only to his Church, it is the only truly reliable rule of faith.

For a compete, detailed, cross-refrerenced and footnoted explanation of virtually everything mentioned here, click the link:

http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/index.htm

Answer 10

Basically the religious and political hustlers were in bed with eachother and kept on changing the bible to support their line of bull at the time.