SemperFidelis07 Posted October 23, 2012 Group: Members Followers: 6 Topic Count: 14 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 41 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 15 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/15/2012 Status: Offline Birthday: 01/10/1989 Share Posted October 23, 2012 When I'm in church, I do prefer the scriptures be read in Shakespearean English. It seems more...I don't know, formal if that's the right word. However, when I read the Bible at home, I prefer it in modern English. Back when I was a kid in Sunday school, I also preferred it in modern English. Easier to learn and the teacher I had when I was seven encouraged discussion on the verses so that made it easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He giveth more grace Posted October 23, 2012 Group: Royal Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 123 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 2,049 Content Per Day: 0.32 Reputation: 267 Days Won: 9 Joined: 10/22/2006 Status: Offline Share Posted October 23, 2012 I am not going to frequent this thread as it has all been played out before, overkill like. Only to say this, Marine, whom I thank for his service, Shakespeare's timeline for his writing (1585-1611 *) ended the year the King James Bible was published, but I durst not deem it Shakespearean. * uncertain as to when exactly William Shakespeare wrote his last work, but it is around that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He giveth more grace Posted October 23, 2012 Group: Royal Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 123 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 2,049 Content Per Day: 0.32 Reputation: 267 Days Won: 9 Joined: 10/22/2006 Status: Offline Share Posted October 23, 2012 One a Marine, always a Marine. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinky Posted October 23, 2012 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 200 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 1,602 Content Per Day: 0.30 Reputation: 291 Days Won: 8 Joined: 10/24/2009 Status: Offline Birthday: 01/01/1986 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Modern. But the KJV is quite beautiful to the ear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 As a warning: Bible version preference can get pretty warm around here at times. This stuff has been discussed before as mentioned earlier. Depends for me in most cases. There are some verses that just sound better in Olde English to me - but that's just me. Modern English for reading purposes and KJV for study because many of my references are keyed to the KJV and I see no need to replace them. I'll use almost anything available (no JW versions for example, forget what the call it) if visiting a new church, home group, bible study, etc. These are my preferences and they work well for me. Your mileage may vary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7angel Posted October 23, 2012 Group: Junior Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 16 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 76 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 1 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/20/2012 Status: Offline Share Posted October 23, 2012 I prefer it that way - encouraged discussion on the verses so that made it easier or more interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFidelis07 Posted October 23, 2012 Group: Members Followers: 6 Topic Count: 14 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 41 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 15 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/15/2012 Status: Offline Birthday: 01/10/1989 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 My wife reads the CJB. She's Messianic. I use the NKJV for personal reading/study. But the KJV is what we use in church. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Robinson Posted October 23, 2012 Group: Senior Member Followers: 6 Topic Count: 22 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 903 Content Per Day: 0.20 Reputation: 516 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/01/2011 Status: Offline Birthday: 05/03/1952 Share Posted October 23, 2012 For study I prefer the NASB or Amplified. For pleasure I like The Message. And for the record, I haven't opened a KJV in years. That's not because I'm stupid (I'm dyslexic), but because trying to translate 1611 English in my brainpan as I go makes my head hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fez Posted October 23, 2012 Group: Royal Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 683 Topics Per Day: 0.12 Content Count: 11,128 Content Per Day: 2.00 Reputation: 1,352 Days Won: 54 Joined: 02/03/2009 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/07/1952 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I like my bible to be... Soft cover, so that it sort of bends over my hands, and when I fall asleep with it on my chest it sort of contours to my shape..... Also I recently got a larger font bible (ESV), and it has made a huge difference to my reading.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nChrist Posted October 23, 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 October 23, 2012 I use several translations of the Holy Bible almost every day, many times side-by-side for comparison (i.e. KJV, ESV, NASB, Amplified). The ESV and the NASB are running a close race for being the most accurate word for word translations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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