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Question

What version of the Holy Bible would you recommend?

I just became a believer.

Answer 1

Dear bloketu27,

For Bible Study i would suggest the New American Standard Bible or the New King James (my personal favorite- as an English Major).

For your personal reading- either the NLT Life Application Bible or the Message by Eugene Peterson (these are very good easy reads.

i would suggest even talking to your pastor and finding out what version of the Bible he uses -- so you can get the same version and it'll be easier to follow along in sermons and Bible studies.

Hope that helps. Kindly,

Nickster

Answer 2

Don't decide by any other method other than examining each one according to how you read.

I have been a Christian for over 20 years. I have all of them which are in English, I even have a few that are other languages.

Do NOT let anyone tell you one is more accurate than another, with a few exceptions.

There are a few Bibles that came out that I want you to know are the exceptions, The Message, and the Amplified Bible. They are attempts to paraphrase the Bible, and are actually not good.

I like to use the King James Version and the New International Version. I use other Bibles, but those are my main two.

If you are into Shakespeare, then get the King James. If not, then get the New International, the New King James, or The New Living Translation.

Do NOT let anyone tell you that one is more accurate than another. It depends on where you look. But this is something that you might consider:
Use the translation your pastor uses. If you want to get another version later, then do that. But don't think that any of these translations are going to ruin you. lol

There aren't any that I've read that will do that.

You can check out the translations I brought up here:
http://www.biblegateway.com/

Look at them and see which translation suits your reading style.

And always weigh whatever ANYONE says on the Holy Spirit!!!!!!!!

Answer 3

If you're new, you probably benefit most from the NIV. The language is simple and easy to understand. Don't believe those who tell you that it's an imcomplete version. Even the verses omitted in the NIV, are mentioned at the bottom of each page, letting you know what was not in the original manuscript. Most people against the NIV, are those who base their opinions on what others have said or told them. You can definitely gain a lot by studying that version, and others as well.

Answer 4

NASB for study, but it's not the easiest read because in trying to preserve some of the details and structure of the original languages, some of the flow of English has been sacrificed.

To read large passages, and get familiar with the sweep of the bible, something closer to normal modern English is a good idea, for example The Good News Bible (Good News Translation in USA?) but there less confidence should be placed in the nuance of individual words: translation has been based more on producing clear English in full paragraphs, a different priority choice in translation.

Having both, you will be well-placed to see the difference and where it is critical.

The KJV was once an outstanding translation, but English has changed markedly since then, and more and older original language manuscripts have been discovered since it was produced. There is nothing especially "sacred" about the KJV. (In my opinion, though it is a view held by some Christians)

Answer 5

The NIV only because it is a direct translation from Hebrew and Greek into modern day English.

Purchase a KJV only if you attend a church which quotes from it. This way when you read scripture, you will be reading the same text as everyone else.

Whatever you decide is really okay. The Spirit of the bible is what you really must have. I study several translations because it helps me tremendously.

I am not an authority by any means but, I have attended four religious institutions.

Answer 6

Personally, I'd go with NASB. Whatever translation you get, though, get a study bible. Remember, when you read a translation, you're reading at best an approximation to what the original says. A study bible will give you the footnotes to help you figure out where the translators had to make a choice in translation, giving you a better understanding of what the Scriptures actually say.

Answer 7

The King James Bible and here is why:

The Bible, the Scriptures of the Old Testament and the New Testament, preserved for us in the Masoretic text (Old Testament) Textus Receptus (New Testament) and in the King James Bible, is verbally and plenarily inspired of God. It is the inspired, inerrant, infallible, and altogether authentic, accurate and authoritative Word of God, therefore the supreme and final authority in all things (II Tim. 3:16-17; II Peter 1:21; Rev. 22:18-19.

I realize this will be "a lot" to learn being a new Christian. But go to the website below and compair what it say to all the other versions people are making comment about. God's Word has no error in it what so ever, man's versions do. That's why nothing else other than the King James Bible will do.

If you are ever interested in attending college, I can assure you that God is Front and Center of this one:

http://www.pcci.edu/

"Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." 2 Timothy 2:15

Answer 8

I would suggest the NIV, New International Version. I learned on the New King James Version but it was similiar to old english. My wife has her master's in evanglism and she has told me that from her studies that the NIV seems to be the best translation to learn from. I would even go further to say get a Thompson Chain Study Bible. This will help learn the Bible and what is going on.

By the way, CONGRATULATIONS, and welcome to the kingdom.

Answer 9

I am sold on the Thompson chain-ref for real study. The Kirkbridge original is still pricey. the Nelson is the same book but a different publisher and cheaper.
Also The KJV is best for study but does it make sense to you.
Before you invest go look at the different translations and see which you like best.
http://bibleresources.bible.com/

Answer 10

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