Posted on Apr 24, 2015
What is your favorite Bible translation and why?
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Over the decades I have read through several different translations of the Bible. Usually I read one of the "word for word" translations but sometimes read a "thought for thought" translation. The first Bible read to me was a picture New Testament that my father read to me as a small child even though he was an unbeliever. He read the Bible to me because it was one of the great pieces of literature. I am thankful for the many translations available and especially thankful for the new manuscript evidence which is made available by archaeologists, other explorers and keepers of ancient libraries periodically. I am glad that the Bible translation developers go back to the manuscript evidence as they develop versions which are well suited for each generation. It both saddens and amuses me when people claim that the Bible is a translation of a translation ad infinitum.
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I am a young Christian, I was baptized last summer. I read and study from NIV, it is just easier for me to understand. I do, however, use mysword to put NIV side by side with KJV, mostly to become more familiar with the language of KJV.
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LTC Stephen F.
SGT (Join to see) thank you for your testimony and I glad that we and many others share your new found faith.
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When I read my reading plans, I sometimes listen to it on the commute to work. Because of that, I have grown quite fond of the NLT (New Living Translation).
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LTC Stephen F.
SFC (Join to see), I am glad to learn that you listen to the Bible as you commute. That is a great idea that I hope many other believers are using in these turbulent times.
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I prefer the NIV, as it is easier to understand. But I'll read any version, as it is the word of God. Blessings.
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LTC Stephen F.
SPC Johnny Velazquez, PhD, I too appreciate the 1995 NIV even though I generally use the "word for word" translations. I find the NIV useful as a cross check when I am studying the Bible.
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SPC Johnny Velazquez, PhD
There's one used at Calvary Chapel, which is a very good version, however, I can not remember the name. I really enjoyed that one.
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