Best version to read?

James B · 11-27-2007, 10:40 AM

What is the best version of The Bible to read? I've noticed some comments lately online that say the NIV which i listen to online should be avoided.

What do you recommend?

Rev_Rick · 11-27-2007, 10:43 AM

I personally use two bibles the King James Version and The Christian Holman Standard Bible. I choose not to use the NIV but that just my opinion for my studies from time to time I will use the translation.

James B · 11-27-2007, 10:45 AM

Thanks for the reply. King James it is then.

Dusty · 11-27-2007, 12:32 PM

I just purchased the "Life Principles Bible" from Charles Stanley. I have been so uplifted by his comments on different passages.... although I go the the King James and the NIV and the NCV to compare.

Oh and by the way James welcome to the forum.

Born2LoveYou · 11-27-2007, 05:56 PM

I understand the KJV is the most accurate, I have the NIV version.

If you are hard of hearing, I recommend the Amplified Version

Sylvanus · 11-27-2007, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Born2LoveYou

If you are hard of hearing, I recommend the Amplified Version

Hee Hee Hee

Here some more for you:
The Rotherham's Emphasised Bible or The Emphatic Diaglott

Pastor Gary · 11-27-2007, 06:55 PM

B2LY:

If you are going to go out to a Christian Book Store to purchase a King James Version, may I please just suggest that you consider "The Companion Bible" as well?

It is a full King James Version, but it also contains margin and tabulated "companion" notes about word meanings in the original languages an well as historically verifyable time lines of certain Biblical happenings and also contains 198 Appendixes in the rear of the Bible that will help you with your studies and give you a much better understanding of God's Word than just a King James Version alone. Thank you.

Born2LoveYou · 11-27-2007, 07:02 PM

Thank you for your advice Pastor Gary, I will try and get one at some point soon.

Boanerges · 11-27-2007, 09:55 PM

There are indeed as many opinions on this subject as Baskin and Robbins Ice Cream Palours have flavours!

Biblethumper · 11-27-2007, 10:23 PM

I just bought a NKJV Study Bible today.. just before I went to the dentist. I really like NKJV the best. I hear a lot of people "dissing" the NIV. Why is that?

11-27-2007, 10:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
James B Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 131 Rep Power: 1	Best version to read? What is the best version of The Bible to read? I've noticed some comments lately online that say the NIV which i listen to online should be avoided. What do you recommend?

11-27-2007, 10:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rev_Rick Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southwest Missouri Posts: 358 Blog Entries: 6 Rep Power: 2	I personally use two bibles the King James Version and The Christian Holman Standard Bible. I choose not to use the NIV but that just my opinion for my studies from time to time I will use the translation. __________________ *Pastor Rick (just another SINNER!)* "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature." Mark 16:15 "We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God: those who are called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28

11-27-2007, 12:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dusty Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 6,530 Rep Power: 7	I just purchased the "Life Principles Bible" from Charles Stanley. I have been so uplifted by his comments on different passages.... although I go the the King James and the NIV and the NCV to compare. Oh and by the way James welcome to the forum. __________________ Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do. -- John Wooden Joke Police.. Mark and Amandaz

11-27-2007, 05:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Born2LoveYou Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The Secret Place Posts: 1,115 Rep Power: 3	I understand the KJV is the most accurate, I have the NIV version. If you are hard of hearing, I recommend the Amplified Version __________________ Hope = Faith = God

11-27-2007, 07:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
Born2LoveYou Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The Secret Place Posts: 1,115 Rep Power: 3	Thank you for your advice Pastor Gary, I will try and get one at some point soon. __________________ Hope = Faith = God

11-27-2007, 10:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
James B Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 131 Rep Power: 1	Thanks for the reply. King James it is then.

11-27-2007, 06:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
Pastor Gary Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida, Michigan, Alabama, Tennessee and Wisconsin seasonally. Posts: 4,870 Rep Power: 6	B2LY: If you are going to go out to a Christian Book Store to purchase a King James Version, may I please just suggest that you consider "The Companion Bible" as well? It is a full King James Version, but it also contains margin and tabulated "companion" notes about word meanings in the original languages an well as historically verifyable time lines of certain Biblical happenings and also contains 198 Appendixes in the rear of the Bible that will help you with your studies and give you a much better understanding of God's Word than just a King James Version alone. Thank you.

11-27-2007, 09:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
Boanerges Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St Rose LA Posts: 16,835 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 18	There are indeed as many opinions on this subject as Baskin and Robbins Ice Cream Palours have flavours!

11-27-2007, 10:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
Biblethumper Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	I just bought a NKJV Study Bible today.. just before I went to the dentist. I really like NKJV the best. I hear a lot of people "dissing" the NIV. Why is that? __________________ "Don't tell God how big your problems are, tell your problems how big God is!" Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.

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