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Posted by Bramas (Member # 4544) on :
 
This is a big issue around my area, small towns, alot of churches and even more different VERSIONS of the bible are floating around, ( to many to count )

so my question to everyone is a simple one

Do you prefer a certain version, if so why ?
and are there certain versions you wont even pick up and if so why?
 

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Posted by Godbehere (Member # 4187) on :
 
Bramas,
I think it's a big issue with a lot of people and churches. I use the King James study bible for most of my reading and study. Sometimes I use the NIV, especially when studying some of the OT books, just because I don't have to spend so much time converting "old English" to "my English". I always have the KJV handy when using the NIV, though.

I find that having the study bible (I use Ryrie) clarifies things quickly and keeps me moving along without getting stuck on non-doctrinal details.

I deliberately avoid all other translations, simply because I don't know enough about them to trust them and there are so many. I did run across one, The Message I believe its called, which I think is awful.

Carl
 

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Posted by BORN AGAIN (Member # 5) on :
 
One reason I like the KJV is because of its beautiful Tudor language perfected in the 1600s, but also there are more cross-reference works coded to the KJV which for me makes the KJV the most valuable, works like Strong's Concordance, for instance. Plus I remember the most key words from the KJV so that it is easier to find verses in online Bibles.

But I also read French and Spanish Bibles, which were created entirely independent of the English Bible, and therefore the French and Spanish Bibles at times can provide nuances that the English may not provide, or vice-versa.

God bless, BORN AGAIN
 

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Posted by edenwill (Member # 5238) on :
 
I have a question about the likely (or not) ease of use for my purchase of a concordance today.
Today I made a shopping trip to the Christian bookstore for music and I looked for a concordance as my large print KJV has a poor one.
Of course I wanted the Strong's Concordance but the small one had such small print. So I chose one with large print that was compact.
Later, as I tore off the stickers I began to realize that I made a mistake as I had bought "Holman Pocket Bible Concordance".
Of course the book is a companion for the Holman Christian Standard Bible which is based on 'critical' texts. The KJV is based on the Textus Receptus.
Should I give this fine book away or use it to find key passages in my KJV?
I would never use the Holman for my Bible. I use the KJV, Bretton's Septuagint, and Berry's literal N.T. But I like the size and format of this Holman concordance! Would you keep it?
William Donald
Los Angeles, California Republic
 

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Posted by chaoschristian (Member # 5273) on :
 
I prefer the New Interpreter's Study Bible:NRSV. But I also keep the NIV, the CEV and The Message handy in order to make comparisons.

And while I like my NISB: NRSV I do not believe any one translation is the absolute best. I just generally stay within more modern translations. I avoid the KJV, the NKJV and anything that was translated and published more than 50-60 years ago.
 

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Posted by timspong (Member # 5240) on :
 
I read the NIV and NKJV mainly. The NIV is very easy to read, but you must realize that it has quite a few major alterations in it.

Eg compare the following verses from NIV/KJV
1 John 4:3 - removes "flesh" (confessing Christ came in the flesh)
Phil 2:6 - removes Jesus being the Form of God and EQUAL
Acts 8:37 - removes a confession that Jesus is the Son of God, and a promise IF we Believe - OMITTED !
1 John 5:13 - removes believing on the name of Jesus
John 6:47 - removes who we believe on, Jesus Christ
Rev 22:14 - simply different - removes requirement to do God's Commandments
Gal 5:12 - why not just read the NIV version because you'd then know GOD WOULD NEVER ALLOW THIS VIOLENCE AND CURSE !
Mark 9:29 - removes requirement to fast
Matt 6:13 - removes For Thine is the Kingdom etc...
Luke 11:2 Rev 16:7 and Heb 10:34 - all remove heaven, and in Hebrews, it's in reference to the NATURE of our reward!
1 John 5:7-8 - removes the Trinity Scripture !
Luke 4:4 - this one is ironic, because we are told we live by EVERY WORD OF GOD, but NIV omits !
Rom 8:1 - removes ignoring flesh and walking in the Spirit.
Matt 18:11 - promise and purpose of Jesus - OMITTED
Mark 15:28 - removes Old Testament prophecy fulfillment in Christ
Luke 17:36 - watch this one - removes Scripture of the Rapture !
Luke 4:8 - "Get thee behind me Satan" OMITTED
1 Timothy 3:16 - wording changed, removes calling Jesus God
Col 1:14 - removes the Blood of Redemption nature of Christ
1 Peter 1:22 - removes relying on the Spirit !
Rev 21:24 - when Heaven comes to earth, those SAVED will walk by the light of Jesus - NIV removes the need to be saved !

I will put the full article on the next post, and them some other articles I have found on the subject – it makes for very interesting reading.

I also have a computer program that includes the original Hebrew and greek versions with hyperlinks that give the strongs interpretations of the characters. This helps a great deal when you want to focus in on a particular verse and can assertain the original meaning.

Basically I love the poetic language used in the KJV or NKJV, but if I am in a mood for volume reading, I will use the NIV.
 

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Posted by dws129 (Member # 1128) on :
 
I use several. For personal reading I usually use NIV. When I teach I use KJV because most of the congregation uses this and I think it is less confusing if everyone's reads the same. I also have NKJV, NRSV as well as some others.
 

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Posted by hardcore (Member # 4492) on :
 

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Originally posted by chaoschristian:
I prefer the New Interpreter's Study Bible:NRSV. But I also keep the NIV, the CEV and The Message handy in order to make comparisons.

And while I like my NISB: NRSV I do not believe any one translation is the absolute best. I just generally stay within more modern translations. I avoid the KJV, the NKJV and anything that was translated and published more than 50-60 years ago.

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You like the NIV (nearly inerrant version) and The Message ( is that really a bible?), but avoid the KJV?

Hmmm.

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