Which version of the bible is best, im confused ie KJV, NIV, RSV ETC?

Answer 1

The King James Bible. I could not empasize it more.

"Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth." John 17:17

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 .

"For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book." Revelation 22:18-19

"Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost." 2 Peter 1:20-21

"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works." 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Dr. Frank Logsdon was co-founder of The New American Standard Version. As people begin confronting Dr. Logsdon on some the NASV's serious omissions and errors. He re-examined the evidence and this was his verdict:

"I must under God denounce every attachment to the New American Standard Version. I'm afraid I'm in trouble with the Lord . . . I wrote the format . . . I wrote the preface . . . I'm in trouble; . . . its wrong, terribly wrong; its frighteningly wrong . . .The deletions are absolutely frightening . . . there are so many . . . Are we so naive that we do not suspect Satanic deception in all of this?"

Dr. Frank Logsdon
Co-founder, New American Standard Version

"Every" other book out there (NIV, TNIV, RSV, NASV, NRSV, NCV, NLB, NKJV, etc.) was based on man-made opinions.

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Apocrypha was written solely on the behalf of the vatican. It has nothing what so ever to do with God's Word. When refering to the Apocrypha always remember John 8:44. And here's why:

Find one that was written during the day's of Christopher Columbus.

It's a common known fact that land vs. water is 30-70. We also know that God doesn't lie. Refer above to John 17:17 and Revelation 22:18-19

Remember in 2 Peter 1:20-21 were it reads "...no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation." Remember that the vatican has sole ownership of the Apocrypha.

Apocrypha reads that land vs. water is 50-50. As I stated, remember John 8:44

"Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it."

Answer 2

The KJV is best for people who want to keep God at arm's length, or subject it to ridicule, due to its archaic, quaint language. It does not have modern distortions, but it is no more reliable than any other, whatever the extraordinary claims made for it. It contains verses that correspond to no known manuscript, and one verse that is a forgery. It is widely used by those without Christian commitment, and is the favourite of both atheists and fundamentalists to support their distortions.

The NKJV is a decent revision that reads quite nicely, though it sticks with the now discredited source texts of the KJV.

The NIV is best for people who have advanced English but don't use original languages, and want a readable, generally accurate representation of what the original Bible writers wanted to convey. It resonates well with those who know the original languages. It does contain occasional terrible distortions, though, and should not be taken as a 'pure' version. It's enormous popularity is deserved, all things considered.

The NASB has renowned accuracy and is good for word study, but anyone really interested in study uses original languages (very easy for computer owners). Not very readable.

The RSV was the Christian standard after the KJV and before the NIV, selling many millions of copies. It is still used as a base version by theological institutions. It is generally very accurate, though not entirely modernised, and is useful for less serious study.

The NRSV is like the RSV, but entirely modernised. Some think it is less accurate than the RSV. It is more accessible in the NT than the OT, imv. A good and popular alternative for those who don't use the NIV.

The Good News Bible is getting on a bit, but it still takes some beating for understandability by ordinary people. It has good accuracy, despite the adverse comments of some, who probably don't want the Bible to be read anyway. And pictures! Underrated, and probably the best choice for many people.

The NLT is very good, and very bad- a modern Bible, in fact. Excellent up-to-date scholarship, heretical interpretation. A bit like watching a good TV programme, then the adverts come on and turn your stomach.

The Message is punchy, but too heretical for normal use.

For the New Testament, the JB Philips is good value, and even the old James Moffatt that helped start the modern interest in Bible translations can give insight, especially in Paul's letters.

There are many other modern translations, most of them not worth your money. No translation is reliable (except mine, of course), and much the best thing is to get a good computer program with Greek and Hebrew, and find out much of what the Bible says for yourself. It's not difficult.
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Answer 3

the recent American customary Bible (NASB) is in all probability closest to the Greek manuscripts. i take advantage of this version whilst i'd desire to be very precise regarding the large factors of a text cloth. I used to attend a church the place the pastor replaced right into a stunning Greek pupil who liked the KJV. Being a Greek pupil, he might normally the terrific option minor errors interior the KJV for the time of his sermons. In each case, my NASB contained the pronounced correction. yet this guy nevertheless believed that KJV replaced into terrific. Oh, properly, he replaced right into a magnificent Bible instructor in another understand. 2 Bibles i might keep away from (different than as curiosities) are the recent international Translation and the Lamsa Bible. The NWT isn't easily a translation; that's a paraphrase by using a collection of JW leaders who had no historic past in Greek or Hebrew, who needed a version that supported their doctrinal perspectives.

Answer 4

For my morning Bible reading, I use the NIV. My pastor uses the KJV. My husband uses the NKJV.

When I'm studying the Bible, I use the NIV, the KJV, and the RSV along with my Strong's concordance and dictionary.

Any modern language paraphrase is okay for devotions, but you have to remember that they are not translations of the Bible, but paraphrases. When you study the Bible, you need to use a translation.

Answer 5

It might be a good idea to look through all the versions available to see which one speaks to you. You can look up biblegateway.com and look through each one and see which one makes sense to you. I started with the NIV, then KJV, then the Amplified, NASB, The Message, and i now have 8 or 9 versions - i read on-line these days and i love to look up all the versions to get a better understanding - but my fave is the Amplified - it gives a clearer meaning - but it's really a personal choice - choose the one that makes sense to you and trust it's the right one..
God bless and guide you. : )

EDIT: Just to say the NWT (New World Translation) i believe is the Jehovah Witness bible - just to let you know - you might want to check that out. Personally i wouldn't consider it b/c it's very far from true versions.

Answer 6

The King James bible and the Amplified. The Amplified is parallel to the King James yet in modern language and captures the Original Greek and Hebrew meaning of the scriptures. The Amplified expounds on scriptures well and makes for a great study bible. The NIV is missing lots of important scriptures.
Don't read the NIV. I can give you a link if you want to read up on that....
I wouldn't trust any other bible besides the two I've mentioned. Because nowadays...since the bible is the number one selling book in the world...people are constantly revising and revising...just to make a profit. And their filtering the word and "watering down" scripture...eliminating important passages and even words in some passages. People trust the King James because it was the first literal English source to be translated. So you're getting all of the word with that one.

Answer 7

That's a good question, I ought to know the answer as I listened to a sermon on this recently, but it's a blur. I know some people translate the general meaning implied in a verse, others insist on a literal (garbled) translation and others do a sensible translation that would make sense in your language without losing any of God's original meaning. I use the NIV, which is more or less one of the latter.

Answer 8

I'm not sure what you mean by "best". Most accurate, easiest to read, most popular?

We are blessed with a lot of good versions. People have worked very hard to translate the Bible and I think they have done a good job. In my opinion don't worry about splitting hairs and trying to get the "best". I suggest reading the same passage in several versions and finding one that you like.

Some good versions that are easy to read, popular and are accurate are NIV and NASB. I think you would do well with either of these.

KJV is a good translation and I won't put it down. Not many people talk like that anymore so it's harder for me to understand though.

RSV and ASV are also good, but they aren't my personal favorites. I don't know why and I don't have a good reason.

I agree with others that it's nice to read several versions especially with hard to understand passages.

Answer 9

No one version is the answer. Not helpful though.If you want something that is readable, try 'The Message' by Eugene Patterson: it is American but very readable. It can be a bit of a paraphrase in parts. In our Bible Study meetings M has a NIV and I (D)use (as we are studying Paul's letters to the Thessalonians (NT) a New English Bible and 'The message' simultaneously. Interesting to compare. But it all depends on what you want. A 20th century version is probably best

Answer 10

You will get a lot of different answers here. As for brand either Kirkbridge (original) or Nelson (cheaper) publication of the Thompson chain ref Bible. this is for study and most preachers have it.
As for translation the KJV if you can get it. If it's hard to follow you won't retain as much.
http://bibleresources.bible.com/

I recommend you look at all the translations and compare on line. After that it's a matter of quality or cash.
Wholesale bibles store at eBay has great prices.
God bless and good reading.

Answer 11

The New World Translation derives the most accurate and up-to-date translation based on the original manuscripts as much as possible. Second to that the King James version. Also the NWT contains God's name, so it should be