This is for Christians. What Bible Version do you use

[classical_hero]

The Bible that I use is KJV. I believe that is the best translation around at the time. Sure it uses archaic words but is was written around when the English language was at it peak, think Shakespeare.
Here are the options.
1. KJV. King James Version also known as the Authorised Version.
2. NIV. The New International Version.
3. NASB. The New American Standard Bible.
4. NLT. The New Living Translation.
5. RSV. Revised Standard Version.
6. ESV. English Standard Version.
7. NKJV. New King James Version.
8. CEV. Contemporary English Version.
9. ASB. American Standard Bible.
10. Other versions.

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[Amenhotep7]

NASB (10 characters)

 

[downtown]

I use the LDS Version of the King James Bible. Its only different from regular King James' versions because it is cross referenced with the Book of Mormon

 

[Erik Mesoy]

Six versions whose names I can't remember, plus two norwegian and one picture bible (not a kiddie version!)

 

[Colonel]

what about the hooters version i got that one
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[classical_hero]

For those who don't speak English as their first language (which means almost everyone ), this is English versions only. If you read an English version the vote for that one. Any foreign language Bibles can be stated but this does not count for the vote. Other is for other English versions.

 

[downtown]

Classical Hero...what exactly is the difference between these versions of the bible?

 

[Inter4]

It's not correct to call them versions..

 

[amadeus]

2.0 patched to 2.03 beta.

 

[Speedo]

NASB, NIV, NRSV, NLT, KJV in order of preference.

 

[Inter4]

2.0 patched to 2.03 beta.

Exactly. Versions are different from each other. The Bible is the same, what changes are the different translations. but the idea or point of each sentence is the same. Some words may change but the meaning doesn't.

 

[Plotinus]

Definitely the RSV.

Some characteristics of some of these translations:

The Authorised Version (also called the King James Version) was produced in the early seventeenth century and was very good for its time. It included a lot of the work of Tyndale, which would have pleased Tyndale if he hadn't been burned to death some time previously for his own translation. But I don't think it's much use today. It is not a great translation by modern standards and has a number of inaccuracies. Plus, of course, it's written in decidedly old-fashioned language, which may be terribly nice to listen to but really, I mean, come on!

The Revised Standard Version was produced in the twentieth century essentially as an "update" to the Authorised Version. It uses that version as a guide but is completely redone. It is extremely good and the "standard" version used today. Most scholarly works on the Bible or other religious matters quote the RSV.

An alternative which inexplicably doesn't make this list is the New Revised Standard Version or NRSV, which is basically a slightly updated version of the above. The main difference is that it uses gender-inclusive language throughout. I use this version, so I voted RSV - although come to think of it I'm not a Christian, so perhaps I shouldn't have voted at all.

The New International Version was translated by conservative evangelicals and is not very good. It contains frequent subtle mistranslations, which essentially make the Bible say slightly different things from what it actually does. I remember being rather shocked when I compared the NIV's translation of Romans with the original Greek - even my decidedly rusty Greek was good enough to spot a lot of theological bias creeping in. Don't use the NIV. Use the RSV or NRSV instead.

As for the others on this list, no idea. A shame not to see the Good News Bible in the list, which is actually almost a paraphrase of the Bible, in very easy-to-read and quite simple English. Despite the fact that it is not a very literal word-for-word rendition (as the AV tried to be) it's actually surprisingly accurate, in my opinion. You won't find it quoted by scholars but I would certainly recommend it over the NIV.

 

[AceChilla]

I only use the Lego Bible, it's great.

In my opinion it's the best translation available

Check it out:

http://www.thebricktestament.com/#tp://www.thebricktestament.com/
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[Hundegesicht]

I use the RSV for general reading with the NASB for a more exact, if not awkward, translation. I studied Classic Greek for 2 years and occasionally read the original New Testament, though that's more of my father's domain.

I bought an NIV once and after reading it for a while threw it away with disgust. It's a very bad translation (some of the errors seem deliberate even ) and you should avoid it if possible. My father (who used to teach Classic Greek and did much in the way of translating the bible as accurately as possible) shares my sentiment on the NIV-its trash for the most part.

 

[Joey_Ramone]

KJV but it's been a long time since I opened it up

 

[JohnRM]

Almost any Bible will do.

 

[Zeekater]

Never read the book, I did look at some stuff from the brick testament though

 

[amadeus]

A Bible is a Bible to me. I can't tell the difference.

 

[Hundegesicht]

http://www.thebricktestament.com/the_law/index.html

Look at the bestiality one!

 

[puglover]

The NIV and the NAS. I think they are easier to read.

A Bible is a Bible to me. I can't tell the difference.

Usually it is best to use a Bible that was translated into a modern language from Ancient Greek or Hebrew. Using one that was translated from Latin, like the KJV, is less likely to be correct because it is a translation of a translation of a translation.