Bible "versions"?

If one trust in a translation then one don't have 2 think.

I have YLT on my list... Im trying to narrow it down to like 3 I use on a regular

You would do well not to assume that a word used in 1605 has the same meaning that it does in 2021. In this case, it certainly doesn't. The word means "proclaim" or "preach", not "print and distribute".

I agree... and I see evidence of that frequently when this subject is discussed.

So you call it an "edition", not a "revision". You're playing with semantics.

Precious friend, do you even know what happened? ONE Preserved Translation Came From ONE Preserved "Textus Receptus" Source! = ONLY ONE "Result!"

On the other hand, ALL the UNpreserved translations came from DIFFERENT sources, Wescott/Hort, Aland/Nestle, etc... = 100+ TOTALLY Confusing translations to "pick and choose" from = NOW I know WHERE the "pick and choose" theology
I have SEEN for Over forty years comes from! You?

Precious friend, I have studied ONE Translation for over 40 years, and I STILL have to think about "studying" IT! (2 Timothy 2:15)

Please think! BEFORE making such crazy statements, ok? ...God Bless!

thinking takes 2 much work.True healing inspiring needful kind.

When you translate from one language to another... one culture to another.... information gets lost, changed, etc. Bottom line is it is not the same as the original writings. Therefore, if the original writings (or just the original message) were perfect, than none of the translations can be. This should be common sense. If something is "perfect" and it receives any change to it whatsoever, it becomes no longer perfect. Perfect + edit = nonperfect

translators r sometimes bad guys!Some people don't understand this.

Excellent! As I stated, just "pick and choose" which NONperfect/EDITED translation you wish, and VIOLA, you are on your way, Correct? And, WHERE exactly is it that YOU are going?

To some degree a translation cannot be an exact reproduction. But given the fact that God has overseen not only the preservation but also the translation of His Word, we should rest assured that a faithful and reliable word-for-word translation (such as the Authorized Version) is perfectly adequate. We also have many Bible study tools to assist in getting the best understanding of any verse or passage.

There were checks and balances built into using about 50 translators whose sole motivation was to ensure that their translation was free from errors (linguistic, theological, and spiritual) and that it was faithful to what was written. We need to also keep in mind that spiritual things are discerned spiritually, and the KJV translators were not only outstanding scholars but devout Christians.

Yes... sometimes there is an agenda involved, and other inaccuracies are unintentional.

Like I stated before, the goal is not to be perfect... but to keep striving to get as close as possible.

The goal is to graduate and help others do the same... not to be top of the class.

the least b greatest therefore have nothing. so u have everything 2 give

I look at the translation itself, and like you mentioned, use other bible study tools (lexicons, concordances, etc.). The best case scenario would be to learn the languages these were translated from... but for now, I just look for the translations that are most accurate.

The translations themselves is what matters to me. I don't give any special credit to a translation based off of how many people were involved or what their religion was. How close to the original the translation is is what's most important.... and although I don't believe it's the worst, I don't believe the KJV is the best option either.

Thanks, but you offer only one dimension, you only have the length but not the breadth and the height for a better view, you haven’t deal that ‘publish’ is not meant only to proclaim or preach for a 14 ce word. We are not only dealing with the early 17th ce word as you are saying, perhaps your source meaning is lacking. You might as well look for the etymology of the word and is being used to what we know of today as to be printed and to be distributed. John Barret (1574) defines it as “to give by writing” Also specifically “to issue or caused to issue for sale to the public (copies of a book, engraving etc.); said of an author, editor, or spec. of professional publisher 1529- Shorter Oxford Dictionary

https://www.etymonline.com/word/publish

An Alveary or Triple Dictionary, in English, Latin, and French

John Baret (1574)

import_contacts ¶ to set Forth, to publish, to declare, to giue by writing.

Can you explain why? Give evidence and examples? Thanks.

The goal is to be perfect. Remember, perfect means complete, not lacking in anything. In order to be perfect, one needs a perfect Bible to read and study to be thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

John146 The Bible is idol 2 u

i know that's not what u mean.It is written we r born dead because of sin..and given life buy the spirit.by the way Jesus is the first begotten of the dead! we must die 2 self daily.When we talk 2 people that have not excepted god we r talking 2 dead people.