What version of the Bible do you read? why?

Answer 1

I agree with Serialco.. except my first choice is New World Translation because it is usually the clearest.

Answer 2

These are the versions that I use:-
Amplified Bible
Catholic Edition Revised Standard Version
Contemporary English Version
Darby's Bible
Good News Bible
Inspired Version (Joseph Smith Translation)
Jerusalem Bible
King James Version (Authorized Version)
Knox Version
Living Bible
New American Bible (The Catholic Bible)
New American Standard Bible
New Catholic Edition
New English Bible
New International Version
New King James Version
New Living Translation
New Revised Standard Version
New World Translation
Revised English Bible
Revised Standard Version
Webster's Bible
Young's Bible

I read all of the above versions to make sure I can get a full understanding from different angles, but my favourite is the KJV.

Answer 3

The fact that there are so many Bible versions is both a blessing and a problem. It is a blessing in that the Word of God is available to anyone who needs it in an easy to understand, accurate translation. It is a problem in that the different versions can create controversy and problems in Bible studies, teaching situations, etc. The differences between the translations can also be a subject of great division in the church body.



It is probably wise to have access to at least 2 or 3 of the major translations (KJV, NIV, NAS, NKJV, NLT) for comparison's sake. If a verse or passage in one translation is a little confusing, it can be helpful to compare it side-by-side with another version. It is difficult to say which translation is the "best." "Best" would be determined by a combination of translation method personally considered best, and your interpretation of the textual data underlying your translation. For example, the KJV and NAS attempted to take the underlying Hebrew and Greek words and translate them into the closest corresponding English words as possible, while the NIV and NLT attempted to take the original thought that was being presented in Greek and Hebrew and then express that thought in English. Many of the other translations attempt to "meet in the middle" between those two methods. Paraphrases such as the Message or the Living Bible can be used to gain a different perspective on the meaning of a verse, but they should not be used as a primary Bible translation.



There are many more Bible versions out there. It is wise to have a personal method for determining whether a particular Bible translation is accurate. A good technique is to have a set of Scripture verses you know well, and look those verses up in a translation you are unsure of. I like to look up some of the most common verses which speak of the deity of Christ (John 1:1, 14; 8:58; 10:30; Titus 2:13) to make sure a Bible version is true to the Word of God. We can be confident that God's Word is truth, and that it will accomplish His purposes (Isaiah 55:11; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12).

Recommended Resource: Essential Guide to Bible Versions by Philip Comfort.

Answer 4

Did you ever wonder why there is so many different version of the Bible? God said that he is not the author of confusion. So than who is behind this confusion? Of couse it's God enemy.So is there a version of the Bible that we can trust? We got to understand that the K.J.V. Bible come from the Textus Receptus manuscript and the modern version come from the Alexandria manusrcipt. The Alexandria text-type are older manuscript; because that they are older does it make it better? We need to understand why these manuscript are older? They are older because they never have never been used. And why they never been used? This is where the debate is. THey been put on the selves because they are corrupt. THat why I stick with the K.J.V. Bible. The Alexandria manusript have been found about hundred year ago and in pretty good shape. Never been used. The dead sea scroll were found about 50 years ago and they were in bad shape. And they are older than the Alexandria manuscripts. And yet the dead sea scroll matches up with the Textus Receptus prefectly. I hope this help you out.

Answer 5

I read the New American Bible. The KJV is called the authorized version simply because it was authorized by King James for his English subjects.

Answer 6

Young's Literal Translation. Like the name implies, it is a word for word translation from the original Hebrew texts. For those who don't know Hebrew, but want to experience the Bible the way it was MEANT to be experienced, pick this up please!!

However, some of the language is still archaic, seeing as it was translated I believe in the early 1900s, but they have since released modern versions of the YLT.

Answer 7

The King James bible is the authorized bible with God's seal on it for the English speaking people.

Those who ritually desecrate the word of God, Freemasons, witches, etc. demand that the King James bible be used, because they know its power.

Answer 8

The New International Version... It's easier to understand...

Answer 9

www.ibs.org
because my written Bible is the same, although slightly different. It's also NIV, but worded differently sometimes. Somebody bought it for me and it has a nice cover.

www.blueletterbible.org
It is a parallel text, which comes in handy looking at the original languages.

Answer 10

All of it! much of the Old testament is prophecy of the New testament. The Bible is not written in order! Some things you may not understand unless you read the old testament.

Answer 11

KJV

The KJV was divinely brought about for English speaking readers. Without a doubt, it contains His Spirit, His thoughts, His prophecy, His love, His wisdom, and His knowledge.

I know that may seem like a bold statement to some. It would take hours to prove my point. You will have to study for yourself.