Need a Good Modern Bible Translation

[Leonard]

Most any of the standard versions are pretty good, as far as that goes, however, the NKJV is outstanding in the list of modern translations. Unless you think the scrambled chapters might be confusing, I've even used Moffatt!

[Iryssa]

I'm with Sue: NASB or NIV...they were both favorites of my Bible College profs, and have long been some of mine.

[hopper]

Edited April 17, 2008 by hopper

[Atalyah]

There's a newish translation that I've come across that I'm SUPER impressed with! It's got tons of translators footnotes, and the language is so clear. Here's link to it...

http://www.bible.org/netbible/

[hopper]

Edited April 17, 2008 by hopper

[Humilis]

Since the KJV is out of the question, The MacArthur Study Bible in NKJV is a great one of someone who is a new Christian, it is a bite large however. Also, there is a new translation, the Christian Standard Bible (CSB), published by Holman, it is a good modern english translation. I personally have both and use both.

In Christ Service,

Humilis

[Work in Progress]

Wayne stole my answer. I was going to say either the NIV or NASB also, as I really like mine. Probably the NIV would be best.

Also like Wayne said, I would stay away from anything like the Living Bible, or any kind of "paraphrase" Bible. God bless your friend.

[O'Dannyboy]

I do not have as much trouble with KJV as most and at times prefer it. I have also found some of the more modern translations a bit more in line with my interpritations of other translations. When I was first saved a promptly went out and bought an NIV. After reading some disturbing things about the translation I soon replaced it with a KJV. Being that my KJV has thumb tabs, it is usually the one I carry on Sunday and to Bible study sessions. I recently was awarded a gidt certificate to Barnes and Noble with which I went and bought yet another version. I looked at several different translations when I found two that I liked. I decided to compare the two translations and so I picked a verse and turned to it in both. Both were easy to read and translated similarly. I was partial to one but was still unable to decide. I put them both up and shopped around. I went back twice more to read from the translation I had chosen. Each time I went to read from this bible I turned directly to a chapter in Mathew I believe. I vaguely remember what the chapter pertained to. It was about maturing in Christ and assuming our place in the body. I was quite moved by it, especialy after having turned directly to it twice after having set the book down twice. I took it as a hint and bought it.

This translation has to be the most straight forward and basic bible I have found. Its called the Every Day Study Bible - New Century Version. Take your friend to shop for one and let him/them chose.

Thanks be to God that your friend has seen the light. I am thankful every time I witness the spirit moving in someone. It gives me hope as I battle to purge my life of sinfull behaviors.

[Trust & Obey]

Since the KJV is out of the question, The MacArthur Study Bible in NKJV is a great one of someone who is a new Christian, it is a bite large however.  Also, there is a new translation, the Christian Standard Bible (CSB), published by Holman, it is a good modern english translation. I personally have both and use both.

In Christ Service,

Humilis

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I use the MacArthur as my daily Bible. Great resource it is indeed.

[ColleenLovesMischief]

I find the NKJV modern enough. Maybe you won't I just find it don't leave as much out as the newer translations.