combat68w Posted July 14, 2012 Group: Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 6 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 31 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 6 Days Won: 1 Joined: 06/13/2012 Status: Offline Birthday: 03/23/1986 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 I'm most familiar with the NASB because it was my primary Bible for many years early in my Xian life, but I'd no longer call it my "favorite." My preference is to have several parallel translations of different "styles." If Zondervan ever updates Today's Parallel Bible to the most current versions of NASB, NIV, and NLT, I'll probably order one. If I really had to pick one translation, it would probably be either the TNIV or the NIV2011. The ISV is interesting and useful, especially for reproducing a bit of the "flavor" of poetic passages in the NT. The NET is good, and has copious notes. However, because of some research done by Suzanne McCarthy, I have to somewhat distrust their notes, their translation, and even their motives and competence. I have the NET bible that I go to for ease of understanding but I am also after much research a little iffy about their competence... though of course they did a better job then I ever would... seeing as how I don't even know Aramaic or Greek... >_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combat68w Posted July 14, 2012 Group: Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 6 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 31 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 6 Days Won: 1 Joined: 06/13/2012 Status: Offline Birthday: 03/23/1986 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 KJV.. I don't see a point in worms all over the place, or cans being opened unless it's food! Juss like I don't see the point in people arguing, if we all believe in the same God & His works, should we even argue? Juss ma 2 cents.. God bless every1.. Well said Denise, more people need to have this mindset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrackerJack Posted July 14, 2012 Group: Junior Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 12 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 120 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 18 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/06/2011 Status: Offline Share Posted July 14, 2012 I'd like to have a parallel Bible that is comprised of translations that come from the Textus Recepticus, the Alexandrian texts, AND the Syriac text. Something like NKJV, NIV1984, and the Lamsa Bible. I don't necessarily think the oldest manuscripts are the most accurate. However, I do give credence to texts that are geographically dispersed over the centuries and are still in agreement. By having all of the the texts together, in a parallel Bible, you have the opportunity to compare them for accuracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrackerJack Posted July 14, 2012 Group: Junior Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 12 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 120 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 18 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/06/2011 Status: Offline Share Posted July 14, 2012 Also there's a financial incentive to changing the Bible, with all the new versions. They try to change it just enough to get their new version copyrighted. That leads me to believe the new versions aren't accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Butero Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Also there's a financial incentive to changing the Bible, with all the new versions. They try to change it just enough to get their new version copyrighted. That leads me to believe the new versions aren't accurate. The 1611 King James Version Bible is my favorite translation for study. The Authorized King James Version Bible is my favorite version for clarity. So long as we don't have people bashing those who are KJV only, I will let it go at that, with no further comments in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nChrist Posted July 15, 2012 Group: Royal Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 438 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 2,947 Content Per Day: 0.54 Reputation: 300 Days Won: 9 Joined: 04/28/2009 Status: Offline Birthday: 04/18/1949 Share Posted July 15, 2012 The ESV and the NASB are the most accurate word for word English translations of the Holy Bible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrackerJack Posted July 15, 2012 Group: Junior Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 12 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 120 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 18 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/06/2011 Status: Offline Share Posted July 15, 2012 The ESV and the NASB are the most accurate word for word English translations of the Holy Bible. Ha ha This is a can of worms. Or is it a troll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrackerJack Posted July 15, 2012 Group: Junior Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 12 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 120 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 18 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/06/2011 Status: Offline Share Posted July 15, 2012 Also there's a financial incentive to changing the Bible, with all the new versions. They try to change it just enough to get their new version copyrighted. That leads me to believe the new versions aren't accurate. The 1611 King James Version Bible is my favorite translation for study. The Authorized King James Version Bible is my favorite version for clarity. So long as we don't have people bashing those who are KJV only, I will let it go at that, with no further comments in this thread. I like King James quite a bit. I just find it too hard to read. That's why I use NKJV as my main Bible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest man Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 I think if someone is truly sincere in their search for the truth, God will find a way to get the message across regardless of the bible version they're using. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combat68w Posted July 15, 2012 Group: Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 6 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 31 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 6 Days Won: 1 Joined: 06/13/2012 Status: Offline Birthday: 03/23/1986 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 I think if someone is truly sincere in their search for the truth, God will find a way to get the message across regardless of the bible version they're using. I agree Man, thus why almost everyone uses a different version of the Bible. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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