I was just curious as to what you all prefer when reading the Bible.
For me I go between the NIV and the NKJV but I’m curious about the CSB. I really would like to get that Bible She Reads Truth. It looks really interesting.
Thoughts?
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This is a great question. It’s always good to have a literal translation on hand to help recover some of the original Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic nuances. However, sometimes the literal translations are difficult to follow. I would never recommend a paraphrase as the only Bible one would read. In such cases you might be relying too much on dynamic equivalents that drift from the intention of the authors. My personal preference for a more literal translation is the NASB. I enjoy the ESV for daily use. I grew up with the NIV. Translations that work toward gender inclusive language are also needed and helpful.
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Hmm I’ll stick with the King James Version! Its the best!
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I’m with you Tammy. I know it is harder to read especially in today’s society that wants things quick and easy. KJV makes us slow down and study. I also use NASB for study. I like NKJV. And I’ve used ESV some in my work with children.I’m not a fan of the NIV.
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Yes is truly is!!! I’ve never used any of the updated bibles before and I like it that way!
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I don’t know anything about the others, I only read the King James Version. Sorry, I’m not much help :):)
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KJV for me! It may be hard to understand, but that makes you rely on the Holy Spirit to reveal the truth to you. Newer versions explain it to easily and we don’t have to depend on God for insight. I’ll always use the KJV.
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Isn’t it wonderful to have the choices we do! I preach and teach from the NIV (1984), but will usually look at NASB, NKJV or ESV while studying. When I get the opportunity to give a bible to seeker/non Christian, I give the Message. Thanks for asking, I enjoy reading everyone’s thoughts and preferences.
Chuck
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This is great! I never knew the basis for the different versions!
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Sorry but I really struggle with the KJV
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I do too
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ESV is my study Bible, I also use NKJV as well. I have the Macarthur study Bible and it is really great!
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I struggle with the KJV but hope to only use it someday. I grew on the NIV about use the NKJV now, hoping to work my way up to the KJV. I find using a parallel Bible helps.
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I use the NKJV. But I also like the ESV.
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I am more conservative, but I am not KJV only. I lean toward the literal translations such as NKJV or NASB. I like to read some of the others on occasion for devotional purposes. Out of habit, I still quote KJV.
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Growing up I always used NIV but I recently learned that NKJV is the closest to the original Greek translation, so now I use that instead.
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Our church uses KJV but it’s just too hard for me to understand. I have the CSB She Reads Truth Bible and it’s my favorite. I go between it and NKJV, but the CSB is my go-to Bible!
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I grew up with KJV and NKJV so much of my memorized verses are from those versions. The past few years I’ve switched to ESV because it’s so much easier to understand and is also a literal translation. I tend to stick with NKJV, NASB, and ESV. I don’t like paraphrased versions at all.
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