Willa Posted November 19, 2016 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 68 Topic Count: 185 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 14,224 Content Per Day: 3.33 Reputation: 16,647 Days Won: 30 Joined: 08/14/2012 Status: Offline Share Posted November 19, 2016 I also prefer the New King James Version NKJV. But I often compare with ESV and do like it. NASV New American Standard Version is considered the most faithful to its text, but I don't prefer its text and it does not flow in English. ESV is better in that regard. These are all literal translations, which I most recommend. KJV and ASV use antiquated language like thee and thou, and some words have changed in meaning since King James. I love the Amplified Version but it also does not flow so total comprehension declines a little. But I love word studies which it includes in the text. NIV and others are not literal translations so I trust them less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angels4u Posted November 20, 2016 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 56 Topic Count: 1,664 Topics Per Day: 0.20 Content Count: 19,763 Content Per Day: 2.39 Reputation: 12,161 Days Won: 28 Joined: 08/22/2001 Status: Offline Share Posted November 20, 2016 Rik,don't get confused about the right Bible,God can speak to you in every translation ,the people here who advice you about the right translation do not know it's not always easy to understand the Bible for you. Read what you think you can understand, I believe your English is good enough to read the ESV in English? Are you still looking for a Bible? Love in Christ, Angels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BacKaran Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 I enjoy the ESV, English standard version but I also have J MacArthur's study bible. I'm not familiar with the king James version and it's use of an old language I found it was confusing. Ray Comfort has a great study bible called the Evidence Bible. Blessings to you.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angels4u Posted November 24, 2016 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 56 Topic Count: 1,664 Topics Per Day: 0.20 Content Count: 19,763 Content Per Day: 2.39 Reputation: 12,161 Days Won: 28 Joined: 08/22/2001 Status: Offline Share Posted November 24, 2016 On 11/22/2016 at 8:52 PM, Yowm said: New American Standard, New King James, King James, ESV, HCSB ...all pretty basic and good and all come in versions without notes, such as Mac Arthur Study Bible. I just ordered the NIV Stream in the desert bible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sing40King Posted December 4, 2016 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 17 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 388 Content Per Day: 0.14 Reputation: 207 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/30/2016 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/03/2003 Share Posted December 4, 2016 My Bible of choice is the New Living Translation. It's easy to understand and there are no verses left out like in the NIV and no editing some verses to leave out important info. MIne is a Life Application Bible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Patriot21 Posted December 4, 2016 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 28 Topic Count: 338 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 15,696 Content Per Day: 2.46 Reputation: 8,516 Days Won: 39 Joined: 10/25/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/27/1985 Share Posted December 4, 2016 My favorites as far as being the most accurate, is probably the KJV or the NASB. However, if your wanting something thats easier to read, my go to is the English Standard Version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angels4u Posted December 13, 2016 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 56 Topic Count: 1,664 Topics Per Day: 0.20 Content Count: 19,763 Content Per Day: 2.39 Reputation: 12,161 Days Won: 28 Joined: 08/22/2001 Status: Offline Share Posted December 13, 2016 People ,the person who was asking for advice of which translation to read is Dutch and it's not that easy for him to read an English Bible, the ESV would be best for him to understand, on top of that he is a new Christian ,it's important that he understands what he is reading ,don't you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmbld Posted December 14, 2016 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 4 Topic Count: 48 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2,491 Content Per Day: 0.55 Reputation: 1,457 Days Won: 1 Joined: 10/23/2011 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/02/1971 Share Posted December 14, 2016 1 hour ago, angels4u said: People ,the person who was asking for advice of which translation to read is Dutch and it's not that easy for him to read an English Bible, the ESV would be best for him to understand, on top of that he is a new Christian ,it's important that he understands what he is reading ,don't you think? yes, very! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran C Posted January 18, 2017 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 6 Topic Count: 2 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 337 Content Per Day: 0.13 Reputation: 214 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/11/2017 Status: Offline Share Posted January 18, 2017 (edited) On 11/6/2016 at 9:19 PM, rikdegraaff said: Dear everyone, Sorry, I haven't posted here for a long-time. This forums stayed always in my mind, but I was too busy with my autistic problems... Now I have some more time to study my Dutch Bible, and that is right what I am doing! I have a really, for me, big question. That question still bugs me a lot, so here it comes. Which Bible is the most standard one in English?? On my wishlist of my favourite book-store is the "ESV MacArthur Study Bible". But I just want a plain simple Bible, just like the Dutch New Bible Translation, called in Dutch "Nieuwe Bijbelvertaling". Which Bible then do I need in English, if I want a normal English Bible. I don't know which to choose... Can you, brothers and sisters, help me choosing the right one. I'm not a native English reader, but I would love to read His word in English! Thanks and Blessings, Rik Hi, You're going to get a lot of opinions here. You write English very well so a lot depends on how well you know English. I speak 3 languages, so here's my opinion: The easiest bible to read is the NIV -New International Version. The truest to the Greek is the NASB New American Standard Bible I would suggest the NIV for anyone who knows Enlish by having studied it unless they have a Ph.D. after their name. You'll find many Americans trust the KJV, King James Version. Many Americans do not understand this bible. Many feel it is the inspired bible. Every bible is inspired and will contain the Word of God. I would choose by which one I UNDERSTAND the best. Probably the NIV. That's my two cents worth (which mean my opinion doesn't mean much, but I still think it's the right one) Fran Edited January 18, 2017 by Fran C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran C Posted January 18, 2017 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 6 Topic Count: 2 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 337 Content Per Day: 0.13 Reputation: 214 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/11/2017 Status: Offline Share Posted January 18, 2017 On 11/6/2016 at 9:19 PM, rikdegraaff said: Dear everyone, Sorry, I haven't posted here for a long-time. This forums stayed always in my mind, but I was too busy with my autistic problems... Now I have some more time to study my Dutch Bible, and that is right what I am doing! I have a really, for me, big question. That question still bugs me a lot, so here it comes. Which Bible is the most standard one in English?? On my wishlist of my favourite book-store is the "ESV MacArthur Study Bible". But I just want a plain simple Bible, just like the Dutch New Bible Translation, called in Dutch "Nieuwe Bijbelvertaling". Which Bible then do I need in English, if I want a normal English Bible. I don't know which to choose... Can you, brothers and sisters, help me choosing the right one. I'm not a native English reader, but I would love to read His word in English! Thanks and Blessings, Rik I would also like to say that your English is very well written. Also, I admire that you could be a new Christian because I understand the situation there In the Netherlands. God bless you. Fran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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