What Version of the Bible do you read

[Marcia]

My, my Marcia. What a brave woman you are!

Yep! :godisgood:

 

[Friend of God]

I read and study from the NKJV. I like that it is an accurate translation that maintains the majesty of the King James version, while updating the language to produce an accurate, readable, translation.

 

[Askjo]

I prefer the KJV because it is most accurate translation for English-speaking people since 400 years. The KJV has doctrinal clarity than modern versions.

 

[EdSutton]

Personally, I have done complete readings of 18 versions of the Bible, some several times. I have seen some of the most damned of doctrines come straight from the KJV, and have found the pure Gospel of Jesus in all of the Bibles I have read, including the KJV. Fact is, if you want to read in a smorgasboard, cut and paste fashion, you can "prove" heresy from any Bible, and if you are honestly seeking Jesus, you'll find Him from the same Bibles. Case in point, the L.D.S. church has been offering the KJV on the TV for years. A fine Bible, used for a most non biblical purpose. Does this make it a bad Bible. Perish the thought. I was raised on it and still love many of it's passages

My current choices are HCSB, NASB, in that order.

OcalaGator has said as much, in these few words, as I would have said, in a post of three times the length. (Brevity is not my "trump suit" in language.) But he or she is absolutely right. While there are a few versions that are 'manufactured' to support one or more of "the most damned of doctrines" in intent, most 'major' versions of the Bible, from the most literal, and hard to read version one can find, to the most free translation or 'easy reading' paraphrase one can acquire, are or were not intended as any "heresy" repository, and one can find God's message, there.

These "some of the most damned of doctrines" are usually not the fault of the versions, themselves, but may be 'derived' from good legitimate Bibles, of every sort, the KJV being one of the most notable example of this as OcalaGator noted, for "the L.D.S. church."

Anyone can take any "fine Bible" and use it 'for a most non-Biblical purpose' at any time! Unfortunately.

Great post, OcalaGator!

Incidentally, I do hope KY has a legit shot and convinces Billy the Kid, D. to leave the hot Florida summer sunshine, and make his residence the real "Horse Capital of the world."

Ed

 

[EdSutton]

I read several versions, at times.

One can get access to at least 50 English versions on-line, via such as BibleGateway.com, studylight.org, and biblos.com, for examples of three good resources.

At times, I may cite most any of the English versions that appear on these or other sites, when they serve to illustrate a point or are a particularly good rendering, from the WYC of the early 1380s (and occasionally from even the VUL) to the latest version to appear, making some 6 1/4 Centuries of English Bible versions cited.

I generally use either my 1967 KJV Edition or my 1989 NKJV Edition for general everyday use, however. (That 50#+ GREAT Bible is a bit difficult to carry around. It's not so much the weight of that Bible itself, you see, it's that the pulpit it is chained to is a bit unwieldy to get into the seat of my PU truck, and the effort gives me a headache!) :BangHead:

:laugh: :laugh:

Ed

 

[Rippon]

It's no {sic}so much the weight of that Bible itself, you see, it's that the pulpit it is chained to is a bit unwieldy to get into the seat of my PU truck, and the effort give {sic}me a headache!)

Is Language Cop off-duty again?

 

[EdSutton]

Is Language Cop off-duty again?

Yeah, he is in a bit of a hurry, as he has to take a cat to an appointment with the vet. Gotta' run after correcting the typos. Thanks.

Ed

 

[Friend of God]

I I came to salvation and faith through reading the KJV and worship within a "KJV only" ministry, but accept that God's Word is effectively and truthfully expressed through many translations.

Blessings to you Mr.E! Thank you for a concise, non-judgemental, affirming post.

 

[Lysimachus]

I rely on the KJV primarily, along with the Interlinear. I will use the NIV and NASB once in a while for clarification purposes, but for one to use them strictly is dangerous business when it comes to some theologies. Especially knowing just how dangerous "thought-for-thought" translations can be considering the fact of our cheap modern language that tends to lack depth and meaning in many areas. Unfortunately, many Bibles are based on the two Greek faulty manuscripts -- the Codex Vaticanus and Codex Sinaiticus. Scholars have proven that these manuscripts have been tampered with. If you're talking accuracy, you want to read Bibles based on the Textus Receptus manuscript that is not influenced by Western tradition. The KJV is one such Bible. The Textus Receptus has a history extending back to the apostolic churches.

 

[sag38]

What theologies would those be?

 

[Marcia]

I rely on the KJV primarily, along with the Interlinear. I will use the NIV and NASB once in a while for clarification purposes, but for one to use them strictly is dangerous business when it comes to some theologies. Especially knowing just how dangerous "thought-for-thought" translations can be considering the fact of our cheap modern language that tends to lack depth and meaning in many areas. Unfortunately, many Bibles are based on the two Greek faulty manuscripts -- the Codex Vaticanus and Codex Sinaiticus. ... If you're talking accuracy, you want to read Bibles based on the Textus Receptus manuscript that is not influenced by Western tradition. The KJV is one such Bible. The Textus Receptus has a history extending back to the apostolic churches.

The NASB is not a "thought for thought" translation.

Scholars have proven that these manuscripts have been tampered with.

Like which scholars? Who tampered with them?

 

[thegospelgeek]

I voted KJ.

I was intending to put some humorous/sarcastic remarks in but after typing them I wasn’t sure the intend would be conveyed and I might have been banned, so I won’t.

I’m a KJVSP. Love the language, it makes me think about what I’ve read. I have a tendency to read other versions too quickly and not consider the meaning. That’s a flaw on my part, not the translation.

I also like the KJ because of the History it has. I know it’s old and uses antiquidated English, but I still like it.

I use an NIV and ESV for comparisions.

 

[Gwyneth]

 

[annsni]

Ooh! Can I have some??

 

[Mexdeaf]

I'll have mine 'lite'. Pass on the butter and salt.

 

[Mexdeaf]

I rely on the KJV primarily, along with the Interlinear. I will use the NIV and NASB once in a while for clarification purposes, but for one to use them strictly is dangerous business when it comes to some theologies. Especially knowing just how dangerous "thought-for-thought" translations can be considering the fact of our cheap modern language that tends to lack depth and meaning in many areas.

Boy, oh boy, I would LOVE to see some proof of this conjecture!

I suppose one could also say, "for one to use the KJV strictly is dangerous business when it comes to some theologies", considering the fact that the JW's, Mormons, and most other cults use or used the KJV exclusively.

 

[Baptist4life]

Welcome, Lysimachus! I very much understand and for the most part agree with your thoughts. That being said, I feel I should warn you, having the opinion that you do, you'll have rough going on this forum! :tear:

 

[Friend of God]

I’m a KJVSP. Love the language, it makes me think about what I’ve read.
I also like the KJ because of the History it has. I know it’s old and uses antiquidated English, but I still like it.
I use an NIV and ESV for comparisions.

Thanks GG, I feel the same way about the KJV, and I'm also KJVPreferred. :thumbs:
In my previous post I said that I use the NKJV and I do, I use it along with the NASB to compare scriptures when studying.

 

[webdog]

I checked them all...but this year the ESV is my primary Bible. Last year it was the NLTse, the year before that the HCSB. Next year will be the TNIV. I've also done this with the NIV, NKJV, KJV and NLT96.

 

[Palatka51]

What version of the Bible do you read or prefer? I think this should be interesting. Feel free to comment on what you voted for and why you prefer that version of the Bible.

It's KJV only for me. :thumbsup:

Throw all the bricks you want but it is my choice.