So which is your favorite Bible translation? I've read the kjv, niv, and njkv. Mostly I enjoyed the niv.
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Since I learned to read in it back when I was 5 or 6, the KJV has always been my favorite squeeze. I'm used to the archaic language, and over the years I've learned the "Work-arounds" for the areas of lousy translation. My second choice would be the original "Living" paraphrase, and I've found some grammatical use for the "New World" version.
I've used a variety over the years, NASB, ESV, NLT, NKJV, NIV, those were the ones I've used for several years at a time. But I've come to prefer the King James. As I've compared all of these to the Greek texts over the years, for me, the KJV seems to best preserve the feel of the reading that fits the Greek.
(I have no skill or training in Hebrew so I'm completely at the mercy of hte translators)
Much love!
(I have no skill or training in Hebrew so I'm completely at the mercy of hte translators)
Much love!
I use the KJV because I trust the body of manuscripts it is based on.
I like the easier reading translations (ESV/NKJV/NASB etc.) but have a hard time trusting them to be as true to the original manuscripts. That's just me, your mileage may vary.
I like the easier reading translations (ESV/NKJV/NASB etc.) but have a hard time trusting them to be as true to the original manuscripts. That's just me, your mileage may vary.
I prefer the ESV or the NASB 1995 revision. In fact, the bible I recommend more than any other is the ESV study bible. I purchased everyone in my Sunday school a copy earlier this year. It is in my opinion the best one volume bible and commentary there is. Other good translations are the NKJV, NIV '84 revision. Also the Christian standard bible is a really fine newer translation. The King James is a fine translation but I find most people who are strong proponents especially the younger they are struggle with the archaic language.
I like the RSV because of the manuscripts used but I PREFER the KJV because of the better theology of those who translated it.
I mostly use the KJV, especially for any kind of deep study of the text. I also use the NIV often when doing devotional reading, especially in the Old Testament, as it makes the text and story much easier to follow and understand. I have also found the ESV to be a good standby when studying.
I have found all the squabbles about the original Greek texts to be mostly just that: squabbles!
I have found all the squabbles about the original Greek texts to be mostly just that: squabbles!
Me too. KJV is very good for being 400 years old. It is not as difficult as some make it out to be. The Holy Spirit can easily lend aid and one does learn to use context. When I read other versions, I feel like I am feeding on predigested pablum.
I get the feeling that they are just trying to stand on the shoulders of KJV.My mother really liked the Living version. I find no fault with it, but I am familiar with KJV. Give James a squeeze for me.
I currently carry an esv. Can't wait to dive in. But I'm reading through the king James easy reader sword bible.
I seemed to get quite a bit out of the NLT for a few years, particularly alongside the KJV. It really seemed to clarify a number of passages, though losing a lot of the nuance, but then I'd go back to the KJV with more clarity.Me too. KJV is very good for being 400 years old. It is not as difficult as some make it out to be. The Holy Spirit can easily lend aid and one does learn to use context. When I read other versions, I feel like I am feeding on predigested pablum.
My mother really liked the Living version. I find no fault with it, but I am familiar with KJV. Give James a squeeze for me.
Much love!
What do you get from the NLT that you don't get from the KJV? Just wondering...
In particular it helped me to understand some of Paul's more difficult passages. I tend to go pretty deep, and Paul's writing is amazingly deep. The NLT would help me see the organization of his thoughts, or really, the Spirit's teachings, so when I returned to the more literal, or to the interlinear, I could follow it better. Romans 8 is a great example for me. The first 15 or so verses were very difficult at first for me to really get a handle on them. The NLT translation there is, to me, more of a summary than the full teaching, but still helped.
I don't use it anymore, mostly I just stick with the KJV. And I love my Holman version of the King James. It has few notes, but they are always on target!
Much love!
I avoid the paraphrases. Seems to be alot of how the translator would word it instead of following Greek.
Ok, thanks for replying. Personally, I don't see anything in Romans 8 that is too difficult in the KJV.