Do you have any ideas for a bible i can buy at the book store that is good for younger readers? I really want to learn but i have so much trouble with the King James Virsion. Not just a new version but one for teens and kids? I would really appreatie some answers!
Thanks a lot and God bless,
Lizzy L., Age 13, Pennsylvania
2007-07-26 15:30:20 · 48 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There are Bibles written in today's language and if you go to a Bible or a Good Book store, they'll be happy to set you right up with one. When I was your age we had The Living Bible. It was written in the vernacular (today's language).
Ask your mom and dad, Dearest, and they can get you a Bible more for your own age.
Blessings.
2007-07-26 15:33:47 · answer #1 · answered by Mama Otter 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Hi Lizzy! Bibles are made for all ages! The King James version is very challenging reading, to be sure. Did you know the Bible was made for the common person to read? That's why there are so many translations available: as the English language changes, so must the translations change. Some great modern translations are the NIV (New International Version), TLB (The Living Bible), but there are many more. And many translations are made specifically for girls your age.
The best thing to do is to head to your local Christian book store and ask a clerk for ideas. They are usually very helpful. If you can't get to such a store, try going online to www.ChristianBook.com It is a wonderful resource! There you can search for an appropriate Bible right from home, and their prices are very affordable.
God bless
2007-07-26 15:41:55 · answer #2 · answered by January Love 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lizzy, I'm 44 and I have trouble too! I still use the KJV because I have memorized so much of it, but there are great Bibles for teens.
The best thing for you to do is to just visit the bookstore and check a few out - it's just such a personal decision really. Sometime people look for a version that has a lot of study helps and there are several versions that have study helps just for teens. They give you questions to think about that are meaningful to you right now.
You should probably also do just a little bit of research regarding the different translations. The NIV version is my second favorite because it is closer to the KJV yet is easier to read. You don't want to get one that's so watered down and different that you aren't reading the truth.
Here are a few links that might help you decide...
http://christianteens.about.com/od/understandingyourbible/a/BibleVersions.htm
http://www.av1611.org/biblecom.html
http://www.geocities.com/bible_translation/compare.htm
God will bless you for reading your Bible, more than you can even imagine!
2007-07-26 16:22:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The original King James Version 1611 is a bit heavy. Even for adult readers.
There are some bibles out there that are targeted for teenagers, but honestly I would suggest staying away from those.
Probably one of the better ones I have seen is the Quest Study Bible. It uses a good, accurate translation and has explainations throughout the text. Which is espeically helpful when trying to understand customs and sayings. It has articles that explain certain concepts. It also has a concordance and an explaination of each book. It comes with three different reading plans to help you get a grasp on the bible.
Stay away from the more hip modren translations. They are not very accurate and leave a lot of things out. The Message, by Eugene Peterson, is one such example. His is a paraphrase - not a translation. Which is also important to look for. He has left verses out of his version.
You can also get yourself a cheap book that over views each book of the bible. I've found them for as low as $5. These small books can help you understand what is going on before you start reading the actual book itself. They can also help with more difficult chapters.
Look at the Quest study bible - it's good, simple and easy to read. It offers real help.
2007-07-26 15:47:04 · answer #4 · answered by noncrazed 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lizzy, the KJV is hard for most adults today. It's language while beautiful is from a previous time.
The New International Version is written for a 7th grade level which at 13 is perfect for you. They have some excellent teen study bibles in the NIV which you might enjoy.
Pastor John
Lizzy an update on some of the Bibles mentioned:
Good News - Good but it is a paraphrase, in my opinion you need a translation
Message - Also a paraphrase, but it is very popular
NKJV - Is a translation and easier than the KJV
NIV - Is the most popular Bible in print today.
2007-07-26 15:35:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
The "New Living Translation" would be great for you. Don't mix it up with the Living Bible, it is only paraphrased; not translated.
The King James bible was ordered by King James because he did NOT want the bible in English in England; only in Latin. But since he could not stop them from being smuggled in; he ordered his own. And he ordered 400 words to be changed to very different words, times each one was used, Like where "wild ox" and "wild oxen" are in all other Bibles, the King James has "unicorns" instead. There are over 1,100 other words that have changed their meaning over the past four hundred years. And times each one of those words used. And a few where King James misspelled their name. King James also ordered that no extra information be anywhere else in the bible, like at the bottom of the page. As other Bibles do. He wanted the people to know/learn as little as possible. Like Gay means homosexual today, it meant happy/cheerful 40 years ago, but 400 years ago it meant fine, as in fine flour(only gay flour you would see).
When the people first started coming here to the "New Land"; they refused to use the King James bible; they could see the lies in it.
Many people like it today so they can take the wrong or distorted words and claim they mean what they want them to know. Not the TRUTH.
In a few more years the NIV Bible you may prefer.
God Bless You
2007-07-26 15:55:43 · answer #6 · answered by geessewereabove 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
First of all Bless you and your family. There are Bibles that come for younger people. There is the New Interantional Version which has explanations for all verses and is easy to understand. You can check out with a Christian Book Store they should have Bibles for children and teens. Also you can check out the following web sites that are Christian based;
Joyce Meyers Ministry
Rod Parsely Ministry
But check Joyce Meyers and also Paula White Ministry Church without walls.
I have seen Bibles here for childrens and teens. I got one for my grandson at Borders Book Store which is good too.
I pray that you can get the Bible.
Take care and God Bless.
2007-07-27 13:45:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh I hope you read my answer, I am 56, Jesus lover all my life and I've had the same problem as you forever until I discovered www.biblegateway.com I read my daily verse from heartlight that comes via email and then I go to Biblegateway and I have it set for MESSAGE VERSION. I'll be you $100 you will love in addition to your original text. put the two together and I think you might get lots of help you can look up any verse, any chapter in the Bible if you need help email me, it totally turned me into a
Bible loving reader from a spot like youj !!!
2007-07-27 00:41:14 · answer #8 · answered by I Love Jesus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AS an Atheist, I say go ahead and study the Bible. Use a more modern translation like the N.I.V. . I have a Catholic Bible that I read from time to time. Despite the fundamentalists rantings, the King James version is not more accurate than more modern translations.
Properly read, the Bible is the greatest tool for atheism.
2007-07-26 15:41:18 · answer #9 · answered by damnyankeega 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm a big fan of the New international version, it should be great for you Lizzy. English is not my native language so i use NIV when i need a Bible in English. To be honest with you i can't understand much of the King James Version either, and I'm 23!!
Paz de Cristo
2007-07-26 15:38:38 · answer #10 · answered by Emiliano M. 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you have a Christian bookstore in your town, go there because they usually have a better selection of Bibles, and there are some that are specifically for teens. If you don't have one of those stores, though, even Barnes & Noble should have some of them as well. I don't have any names for you, but it should be obvious because they are usually very colorful and say something like "Teen Reader's Bible" or something of the sort. Some of them even have daily devotionals that help you to apply what you read to everyday life. Good luck ! And don't feel bad....King James version is tough for ANYONE to read !
2007-07-26 15:36:00 · answer #11 · answered by Schleppy 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋