What's your favorite Bible translation, and why?

[peacemakerIND]

i am also using Kjv only, which is with right words, latest versions are changed the meaning and depth too,,

[Willa]

I cut my teeth on Amplified when I was 13.  Mom gave me an RSV, then I used NASV, and now my go to is NKJV.   But I like to reference Young's,  Wuest's expanded version, and ALT3.  The latter two help to translate verb tenses and other grammar that does not directly translate to English.  I do prefer versions that put words in italics that were not in the original text.  

 

I also consider it more important to read the Bible than to worry about the correct translation.  But some are not translations but are paraphrases, such as the Living Bible, and others are deliberate perversions such as the Jehovah's Witnesses New World Translation.  These are to be avoided for serious Bible Study.  

The KJV does little for me.  I tend to stumble over the archaic words and miss the meaning; that is, I can't see the forest because of the trees.  

[FresnoJoe]

read whatever floats your boat....

 

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Floating My

 

The waters rose and increased greatly on the earth, and the ark floated on the surface of the water. Genesis 17:18 (NIV)

 

As the waters rose higher and higher above the ground, the boat floated safely on the surface.

Genesis 17:18 (NLT)

 

The waters prevailed and increased greatly on the earth, and the ark floated on the face of the waters. Genesis 17:18 (ESV)

 

The water prevailed and increased greatly upon the earth, and the ark floated on the surface of the water. Genesis 17:18 (NASB)

 

And the waters prevailed, and were increased greatly upon the earth; and the ark went upon the face of the waters. Genesis 17:18 (KJV)

 

The waters surged and increased greatly on the earth, and the ark floated on the surface of the water. Genesis 17:18 (HCSB)

 

Boat

 

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39 (NIV)

 

And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39 (NLT)

 

For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39 (ESV)

 

For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39 (NASB)

 

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39 (KJV)

 

For I am persuaded that not even death or life, angels or rulers, things present or things to come, hostile powers, height or depth, or any other created thing will have the power to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord! Romans 8:38-39 (HCSB)

 

Even From The Curses Of Those Misguided Folks Who Would Use

My Precious And Beloved Kings James Version

As An Excuse To Rip The Holy Bible

From The Trembling Hands

Of The Little

Children

 

"But whoever causes the downfall of one of these little ones who believe in Me-it would be better for him if a heavy millstone  were hung around his neck and he were drowned in the depths of the sea!

 

Woe to the world because of offenses. For offenses must come, but woe to that man by whom the offense comes. Matthew 18:6-7 (HCSB)

[Rev2015]

Years ago I wondered about the different translations, and what, if any were the differences between them. I started studying the differences and was astonished in the deliberate mistranslations of most of the versions from one another. From reading several books by Dr. Floyd Nolen Jones, and setting versions side by side and following his studies, it is very apparent most of the versions were translated to dilute the deity of Christ and/or change words that take the meaning of scripture out of the bounds of absolute.

 

Most all bible version come from two translation sources, Origen’s 5th column, and the Textus Receptus. I will not spend the many hours of typing it would take to point this out. However, I’d encourage all whom are really interested to find out the history of the sources used to translation what you are reading in your favorite version, to read and do a follow along study with the books written by Dr. Floyd Nolen Jones on this subject. I am sure most here will be shocked as I original was to find out the belief systems of the translators and why they changed so much of the scriptural text and it’s context.

 

I use King James. I still have my first bible given to me when I was 7 years old by my grand parents. It is a little larger than pocket size JKV with a white cover. It was a Christmas gift and my grandparents signed it to me. I was able not to lose or misplace this bible, even when I thought it missing, it'd be in a drawer or box that I apparently placed it in for safe keeping and just forgot.

 

 

http://www.floydnolenjones.com/Floyd_Nolen_Jones_2/Audio.html

 

 

http://www.sats.edu.za/userfiles/Which_Version_is_the_Bible_Dr_Floyd_Nolen_Jones_PhD_ThD.pdf

 

I've seen all of his books online at one time or another, a search may find the rest of them.

[Openly Curious]

Must we take scripture out of context just to make a point. Why can't a point be made forthrightly without perverting the scriptures in order to do so. It is a shame to misuse scripture in such a manner. Even when someone is trying to make a point on what they consider their views for the Lord in the topic of the thread. It turns me off literally if they misuse and misquote scriptures to make their point. It is just plain wrong. It's better to say nothing than to twist and pervert scripture.

[FresnoJoe]

Somebody actually tried to rip the Holy Bible out of someone's hands?  Really Fresno Joe?  And just who did that?  I have never even seen a KJV only person or someone on the other side do that.  The only people I know of that actually have done that is communists in communist block nations.  I just expose the truth about the errors in false translations, and make it clear that if it floats someone's boat to read a Bible full of errors, be my guest.....

 

 

Brother You Share Your Heart

 

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. Proverbs 17:17 (NIV)

 

Yet It Happens In My Neck Of The Woods

 

My people are being destroyed because they don't know me. Since you priests refuse to know me, I refuse to recognize you as my priests. Since you have forgotten the laws of your God, I will forget to bless your children. Hosea 4:6 (NLT)

 

Especially To The Dear Folk Who's Heart Language Is Tagalog Or Some Such

 

And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.

And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

 

And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.

Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language. Acts:3-6

 

I've Given Most Every Bible I've Owned [(ESV) (NIV) (NLT)] Except My Giant Print KJV And My Battered Old NASB Study Bible Away So My Neighbors Can Share And Lead Their Families (Native Chinese Speakers, Etc) To Christ

 

Just Bought A New NLT From WalMart For The Next Request

 

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Who Fresno Joe tried to get someone to stop believing in Jesus?  I haven't seen anyone but the non-believers do that.  I know that I haven't.  I testify that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God.  I am offended by the people that keep promoting false Bible translations.  Does that mean woe unto those people who are offending me, or does it only apply to me if I happen to offend them?  Do I become their enemy for telling them the truth?  Just some things to ponder. 

 

lol~! A Beloved Fellow Bible 

 

Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellors. Psalms 119:24 (KJV)

 

Believer

 

Your statutes are my delight; they are my counselors. Psalms 119:24 (NIV)

 

Yes?

 

Have I now become your enemy by telling you the truth? Galatians 4:16 (HCSB)

[FresnoJoe]

You have a choice when you go to the store concerning what translation to purchase to give away.  I once gave away a pocket New Testament to someone seeking God, but it was King James.  I wouldn't choose to purchase anything but a King James Bible, except to possibly use it to examine for errors.  I wouldn't dream of giving one of them to someone, anymore than I would intentionally give a counterfeit 20 dollar bill to a homeless man.  I would either give him a genuine bill or nothing, and the same thing applies to the Bible.  Now I would never go up to someone and try to take their counterfeit money away or their counterfeit Bible.  If someone wants to use something that is not genuine, that is between the government in the case of money, and God in the case of scripture, but I will warn of the dangers.  Why are the children's hands trembling, and who is ripping their Bible away?  I just found that post bazaar in trying to understand how it applies to anything that has been said or done.  It gives the impression people are going around grabbing Bibles out of the hands of invalids, and telling those who believe in Jesus he is not God, when nothing could be further from the truth. 

 

 

Counterfeit Bible?

 

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 (NIV)

 

Have You No Shame Sir?

 

For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed when he comes in his glory and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels. Luke 9:26 (ESV)

 

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Dear One, No Doubt They Expressed Their Needs And Hurts Whenever They Saw You

And If They Don't, Is It Any Wonder It Is Strange And Bazaar To You

So, Carry On And Trust In The Holy Spirit To Guild You

As You Share God's Precious Word With 

Those Humble Believers Who Know Simple English

Yet Wish To Share The Love Of The LORD With Friends And Family

 

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Be Blessed Beloved Of The KING

 

For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, Acts 10:46 (KJV)

 

Love, Your Brother Joe

[FresnoJoe]

I am not the least bit ashamed for standing up for the genuine Word of God over the counterfeits. 

 

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Strange Religion, Pitting The Word Of God

 

Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever. Psalms 119:160 (Webster Bible Translation)

 

Against The Word Of God

 

The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever. Psalms 119:160 (Holman Christian Standard Bible)

 

And It Is Nothing To Strut Around About

 

But if in your hearts you have bitter feelings of envy and rivalry, do not speak boastfully and falsely, in defiance of the truth. James 3:14 (Weymouth New testament)

 

Especially On The Mission Field Called Worthy

 

Through the peace that ties you together, do your best to maintain the unity that the Spirit gives. Ephesians 4:3 (GOD'S WORD® Translation)

 

I Think

 

He must become more important while I become less important." John 3:30 (NET Bible)

 

And Not A Single Word Pointing To Jesus

 

Praise Yahweh, my soul! All that is within me, praise his holy name! Psalms 103:1 (World English Bible)