Bible version preference?

Question

just wanted to know your particular bible version preference whether being kjv, nkjv, nasb, niv or any other, and if your bored tell me why. thanks

Answer 1

How accurate is the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures:

Old Testament:
In fact, the New World Translation is a scholarly work. In 1989, Professor Benjamin Kedar of Israel said:
"In my linguistic research in connection with the Hebrew Bible and translation, I often refer to the English edition as what is known as the New World Translation. In doing so, I find my feeling repeatedly confirmed that this kind of work reflects an honest endeavor to achieve an understanding of the text that is as accurate as possible. Giving evidence of a broad command of the original language, it renders the original words into a second language understandably without deviating unnecessarily from the specific structure of the Hebrew....Every statement of language allows for a certain latitude in interpreting or translating. So the linguistic solution in any given case may be open to debate. But I have never discovered in the New World Translation any biased intent to read something into the text that it does not contain."

New Testament:

While critical of some of its translation choices, BeDuhn called the New World Translation a “remarkably good” translation, “better by far” and “consistently better” than some of the others considered. Overall, concluded BeDuhn, the New World Translation “is one of the most accurate English translations of the New Testament currently available” and “the most accurate of the translations compared.”—Truth in Translation: Accuracy and Bias in English Translations of the New Testament.

“Here at last is a comprehensive comparison of nine major translations of the Bible:

King James Version, New American Standard Bible, New International Version, New Revised Standard Version, New American Bible, Amplified Bible, Today's English Version (Good News Bible), Living Bible, and the New World Translation.

The book provides a general introduction to the history and methods of Bible translation, and gives background on each of these versions. Then it compares them on key passages of the New Testament to determine their accuracy and identify their bias. Passages looked at include:

John 1:1; John 8:58; Philippians 2:5-11; Colossians 1:15-20; Titus 2:13; Hebrews 1:8; 2 Peter 1:1

Jason BeDuhn
Associate Professor of Religious Studies, and Chair
Department of Humanities, Arts, and Religion
Northern Arizona University

(Please note that according to Dr. Jason BeDuhn, only the NWT translated John 1:1 correctly)

(guess I'm bored)
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Answer 2

My favorite, since 1977, is the New American Standard version because it seems to be more literal than some of the other translations. I've also read the NIV, KJV, NKJV, and some others like the (fairly recent?) English Standard version. The fact is that none of these are perfect matches to the Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic of the originals, but we have some versions that are mighty close. The one important thing to remember is that while it is important to read the Bible, it is far more important to live it in daily life. O that people would see Christ in us, the hope of glory!!

Answer 3

Hello, Shad:

I've read ten different Bible translations from front to back, the N.T. at least twice in each. I stuck with the NKJV as it is better to use in church where the KJV is used.

Now I'm reading the Eastern Aramaic Bible translated by the late George Lamsa. That "eastern" version, called the Peshitta, was used by Christians isolated in Muslim territory and who were discovered in 1917. So it was not contaminated by the Rome or Greek churches.

It might be comforting to observe that the Lamsa Bible matches the KJV very closely. Also, every translation I've read all say Jesus is Lord, our Savior, and Redeemer. So rest assured you can trust any, except perhaps the New World translation done by JW's for JW's.

One more thing, God knew we'd mess us His Word by introducing tradition, just like the Jews did. So He sealed part of the Bible and it could not be uncoded until "The end of the days." Break the code at http://abiblecode.tripod.com

Shalom, peace in Jesus, Ben Yeshua

Answer 4

I was brought up to believe that kjv is the only version. i don't understand that version so i bought a nkjv. however the church i attend now primarily uses niv but they also show the verse in other versions. the message is probably my favorite as far as understanding the Bible in the simplest terms.

Answer 5

King James Version(Thompson Chain Reference)

Answer 6

Nkjv, Niv

Answer 7

One of my favorite translations is the New Living Translation. This is not a paraphrase but an actual translation developed by many biblical scholars.


The NLT is "easy to read and understand, while also accurately communicating the meaning and content of the original biblical texts. The NLT is a general-purpose text especially good for study, devotional reading, and to be read aloud in public worship".

Answer 8

The revised standard version (RSV), which is generally seen as a non-sectarian translation that is as close to the original texts as possible.

By the way, the Living Bible is a paraphrase of the King James version, not a translation at all. It's the equivalent of reading a child's version of Hamlet.

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Answer 9

Hmm I personally don't 100% trust any translation, because most of them mistranslate some very important things.

Answer 10

The Living Word. No "Thee's" or "Thou's." It reads like an American-written book, not old english, which nobody has spoke for many generations.