2007-07-01 16:42:50 · 17 answers · asked by Brian H 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The AV ( Authorized Version) , better known as the King James Version. I use the KJV because its NT is based on the Textus Receptus or Majority Text Greek manuscripts. Most other translations (NIV, NKJV,RSV,ASV,NASB and etc. are based on the Minority Text or Westcott and Hort compilation of Greek manuscripts of 1881. These Greek manuscripts are older than the surviving manuscripts of the majority text. One thing that makes me a bit leery of the Westcott and Hort translations was that neither of these men were Godly men. Neither believed in heaven and Hort was a Darwinist. (The infidelity of Westcott and Hort is well documented By Dr. S. C. Gipp Thd. entitled An Understandable History of the Bible, 1987, Bible Believer's Press, P.O. Box 1249, Pottstown, PA. 19464) Now with all that said I dont think that the Westcott Hort Bibles are evil in any sense. You can be saved out of them as well as the KJV. There is no doctrinal difference in them and the KJV. I do believe though that the KJV is a bit more pure. After all the Westcott Hort manuscripts do come out of Alexandria which is as we all know Egypt!!!
2007-07-01 17:02:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jehovah's Witnesses use over 40 translations. Depending on which gives the clearest insight.
My first choice is the New World Translation as it is in modern language. I get so tired of mental midgets trying to be so afraid of it. The KJV was modern for the 1600s, much better than the Latin the RCC kept the scriptures in.
I find it easier than trying to translate 1600 English into today's. What is a "shambles"? In 1600, you would know. 1Cor. 10:25 is where it is found. In the NWT it is meat market. Simple.
When we talk to people, we can use their Bible if they want. we want them to look up the scriptures with us. That is where we are different from others "claiming" to be Christian. They don't want you to use your Bible for anything other than recording births and deaths. You might see through the lies they tell if you did. God wants you to know the truth about His Word and get an accurate understanding.
2007-07-02 05:21:20 · answer #2 · answered by grnlow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use a King James version Schofield reference Bible because it is usually considered the most closely translated from the original writings. However, I also use a New Living Testament bible along with it because it explains some things clearer. Between the two, I get the inner peace and joy that I believe I am suppose to have when I read and study them. Thanks for the question and have a great day!!
2007-07-01 16:49:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Typically the NIV study bible. The language is easy to understand and the study notes bring out a lot of information relating to the times as well as historical facts supporting the text.
I also have several versions of the bible electronically available on my pc at home and am really fond of the amplified version too.
2007-07-01 16:47:55 · answer #4 · answered by mistovan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use the New World Translation, not only because it is easy to read & understand, but also because it is (according to many Greek & Hebrew scholars) the most accurate of translations from the oldest available manuscripts ((NOT a translation from another translation))
2007-07-01 17:47:12 · answer #5 · answered by sixfoothigh 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For the least amount of conflict, I use the KJV when quoting scripture that makes Christianity look bad (don't blame me, I didn't write/translate it), because that's the version the vast majority of them swear by, and I want to avoid the "that's a false Bible" argument and get right to the 'meat.' :P
(not that there's any real reason the KJV is any 'truer' than any other translation of the Bible--garbage in, garbage out, no matter how many times you translate it)
2007-07-01 16:45:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
King James Version the individuals that were in on its translation were the best of that day and it was ordered that they keep the text as close as possible to original contents, plus the wording and language is something special in itself.
2007-07-01 17:15:41 · answer #7 · answered by S.O.S. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The King James with a Matthew Henry Commentary included, because I think it is the most accurate translation.
2007-07-01 16:52:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
King James Version known for it's most accuracy
and many other translations are based on this on but if the
language is to hard for you use the New King James Version...
2007-07-01 16:47:47 · answer #9 · answered by BBB 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Bible - an American Translation, University of Chicago, 1930. The English is modernized, and it does not have the diacritical marks on proper names that I find to be an intolerable distraction. Like any other version, it is a work of fiction and is not to be taken seriously.
2007-07-01 16:47:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋