I have been trying to read the KJV and the NIV, but I still have alot of problems reading it.?

Answer 1

I answered your other question... but I say, try The Message translation! It's my favorite right now. It's paraphrased in VERY modern language.

If you go to crosswalk.com you can read many different translations then decide which you like best before you purchase a new bible.

Here's a link!

http://bible1.crosswalk.com/onlinestudyb...
(Just use the drop down menu to change the version to see the same verses in each translation.)

Happy Reading!!! :)

Answer 2

The NIV is translated from corrupt texts from Alexandria[as are all the non-KJ versions].Notice the copyright?One can't copyright the Bible.The King James is God's Word.Get a Chick tract on King James words for a buck.Get a Strong's Exhaustive Concordance.Lastly,pray for the Holy Spirit to guide you prior to studying each and every time.[The KJV was translated from the pure Antioch texts].

Answer 3

Is your problem reading, or understanding the Bible?

If it's reading I would continue working on reading the KJV (the NIV is not a good translation). I grew us reading the catholic 'good news' bible - but was able in time adjust to the KJV.

If your problem is in comprehension then you should first - get on your knees and ask the Lord for understanding. Second, I would recommend a good Bible commentary, like Matthew Poole's commentary or Matthew Henry's commentary. Lastly I would recommend that you get yourself under the preaching of a good Bible-believing church.

If you have any additional questions, feel free to write me.

Answer 4

evaluate that the NIV and different extra modern-day variations do no longer come from the Textus Receptus (gained textual content cloth), it particularly is considered to be the main preserved observe of God. extremely, they arrive from a extra modern-day translation which develop into given with the help of Bishop B. F. Westcott, who had some fairly a protracted way off techniques related to the Lord, His sinlessness, His deity, and His actual resurrection. that's the reason the unique feeling of the authorized (KJV) version is lacking. As for being "extra straightforward to appreciate", the NIV develop into written at an 8th grade point, whilst the Fleisch-Kincaid attempt is utilized. The KJV? 5th grade point. Hmm...

Answer 5

The King James is probably THE best translation, but it's in Old English. You might try the New King James.
NIV loses some meanings and nuances in order to bring it down to an easier reading level.
Naturally, you would want accuracy.
I wish I knew what the difficulty was exactly. It doesn't seem to be your understanding of English.

Answer 6

If you have a Windows compatible computer, I strongly recommend downloading a freeware program called e-Sword. It gives you access to about 15-20 different versions of the bible in English (although they have to be downloaded separately) for free and a few more if you want to pay for them. I tend to favor the Literal Translation of the Holy Bible (LITV) myself and believe that paraphrase bibles (such as the NIV; as opposed to literal translations) should not be used as a person's primary bible.

Answer 7

There really isn't that much difference between they are just worded a little different. I rather used the KJv. Get you a reference book to the bible and that will help you understand it more good luck

Answer 8

Perhaps you would benefit from a transliteral interpretation in contemporary language.

I'd recommend "The Message," by Eugene H. Peterson.

Answer 9

here is one that may help you out life application study Bible, new international version by zondervan.
at the top of the pages it has the bible verses, at the bottom it explains it through and has the history behind it , also it has the history of the people it talks about it in there , to where its more easily understood

Answer 10

NLT(new living translationa) is the easiest to read...I Love it!