what bible translation?

Question

do the following denominations use? if you only know one of them please answer bcuz any of it helps!

christianity
baptist
lutheran
catholic
presbyterian

Answer 1

There are many Bible translations which might be used by any number of the groups listed.
Generally, I would say that Baptists favor the King James Version. Catholics have a translation called the New American Bible (not to be confused with the New American Standard Bible); They had an older version of the New Testament called the Confraternity Version, which is a pretty good translation. They also have something called the Jerusalem Bible, which is OK, but the oldest version they use is the Douay Rheims Version. Presbyterians have a translation done by John Knox. Martin Luther did a translation of the Bible, originally in German.
If you are looking for a reliable contemporary version I would recommend the NIV - New International Version. The New American Standard Bible is admirable for its attempt to remain true to the original language, but doesn't read as well. The New King James Bible is a pretty good contemporary version. As for the multitude of modern language paraphrases, like The Message, The Living Bible, etc., I honestly can't keep up with them all, but would generally recommend them more as commentaries rather than reliable translations.

Answer 2

King James, New King James, English Standard, New American Standard, Revised Standard, American Standard, Young's Literal Translation, Webster's Bible and the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures are the Bible's I use almost daily. When I answer questions I research in scriptures that the one asking would be asking about, then I show how their Bible and the NWT are the same and where they do differ I go to the LXX Bible cannon. I only carry the King James along with me in the door to door work as that is the most recognized Bible and many times I have shown different ones from there own Bible what the truth is. All you skeptics don't realize that the Bible is God's word and no matter how man tries to change it they can't change everything to fit especially when there is more than one translation at our disposal. The most accurate translation is the New World Translation but the "TRUTH" can be found in all translations of God's word.

Answer 3

Most of the answers here are wrong. John the Baptist comes closest, though.

The official Catholic Bible used in the USA is the NAB - New American Bible. In the UK/Ireland it's the Jerusalem Bible. Very few Catholics (and no parishes or dioceses) use the Douay-Rheims (English) or the Vulgate (Latin).

Lutherans: mainline/liberal Lutherans usually would use the NRSV - New Revised Standard Version. Same with mainline/liberal Presbyterians, United Methodists, Baptists. More conservative congregations or groups would most likely use the NIV - New International Version. Some also use the NKJV - New King James Version.

Many very conservative Baptists would use the King James Version, as would other conservative/fundamentalist churches. They might also use the NKJV or the (sometimes) NIV.

'Christianity' is a very general term that includes all the denominations. Churches of Christ and the United Church of Christ (liberal denominations) use the NRSV usually.

Other translations (e.g., NASB, REB, NJB, TNIV, ESV, GWB, NLT, etc.) would be used either by individual congregations or smaller denominations, as well as by people studying the Bible on their own. In the UK/Ireland, most Churches use the REB, at least the Anglicans, Methodists, Presybterians and such. I'm not sure what the more conservative groups use besides the KJV -- maybe the NIV.

Answer 4

Conservative congregations tend to use the Authorized Version (King James) or maybe the Revised Standard Version. Many Evangelicals use the New International Version, although some avoid the versions with inclusive language. Some Baptists use the Holman Study Bible. Catholics use New American Bible or New Jerusalem Bible (except Canada: New Revised Standard Version). Jehovah's Witnesses use the New World Translation exclusively. Christians concerned with accuracy more than readability might use the New American Standard version. Some Pentecostals might use a paraphrase like the New Living Translation. Many times it's a congregational decision.

Answer 5

First off, Christianity encompasses all these denominations, there are believers in all of them, some more, some less. I would stick with the King James or the New King James. The New American Standard isn't terrible and the Literal translation is good also. Avoid the watered down ones(Living Bible, etc).

Answer 6

Dear &hearts,

The best english version (most accurate to the original transcripts) is the KJV Bible. What the other churches utilize is inconsequential because the church age ended in 1988. If you read 2 Thessalonians 2 you will find that the Holy Spirit has left ALL locl congregations and churches and the man of sin (satan) is now ruling there. Therefore, it is impossible for anyone to be saved there regardless of the accuracy or sincerity of the preaching. We are now in the time of the Great Tribulation (Matthew 24) which precedes the 2nd coming of Christ. For those who are unsure of what "true believers" are to do at this time, read Revelation 18:4 to the end of the chapter. The reason that you no longer hear the voice of the Bridegroom (Christ) or the Bride (true believers=saved) is because they are no longer present. Babylon is a metaphor for kingdom of satan. This was satan's desire (Isaiah 14), to be like the Most High and rule in the church. Satan was already ruler in the world--he received that power when Adam and Eve disobeyed God in the Garden of Eden.

Answer 7

In which country?

Nowadays, just about all denominations allow all different translations. Only difference I'd note is that the Catholics include the apocrypha to validate some of their more spurious doctrines.

Personally I prefer the New King James and New American Standard versions, better than NIV (not inspired version - mild joke).

Answer 8

Jerusalem Bible is "Catholic"
Baptists usually use the King James
NIV (New International Version) is pretty much used by almost everyone....

for my personal use, I prefer the Revised English Bible, but do also use the NIV....
I happen to attend a Methodist church, and the most often used is the NIV, whether it be during services for scripture reading, or by the members in general....but they use many different ones...

I think it all comes down to personal preference.

Answer 9

I'm Baptist and we use 'The New Interational Version'. And I personally, use, as do many others, the King James Version for absolute authority. Like the NIV is pretty good for a more modern-day translation but if there's any difference between the two then the KJ version is the authority.

Answer 10

Well catholics dont read the bible- they have their own catholic bible which is not God breathed- they do not study the scriptures of the Holy Bible.

As far as the others- I have no idea, I have different translations- I have NIV, NAS, ESV, King James, New King James....I love my ESV the best- English Standard Version- it is a lot like the King James just less poetic...more simple to understand. Oh and I am a born again christian.