Favourite Bible Translations

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true_believer

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I primarily use the NIV for study and daily reading because of its popularity. But I also use the ESV and NKJV because they are the translations of some very wonderful study Bibles
I am curious to know some favourite Bible translations of other Christians and why they chose them.
 

Deuteronomy

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Hello @true_believer, I use about ten different translations/paraphrases regularly (the NIV is one of my favorites), but the NASB (New American Standard Bible, 1977/1995/2020) is my "go-to" translation.

God bless you!

~Deut
 

Magenta

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I have read from quite a few different translations over the years, primarily NIV and KJV, but many others
as well in comparative studies. My favorite translation these days is mainly the Berean Study Bible :D
 

Truth7t7

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I primarily use the NIV for study and daily reading because of its popularity. But I also use the ESV and NKJV because they are the translations of some very wonderful study Bibles
I am curious to know some favourite Bible translations of other Christians and why they chose them.
Try Finding The Verses Below In Your NIV, ESV,

Time Honored King James Version, 409 Years And Going Strong (y)

Matthew 17:21
Matthew 18:11
Acts 8:37
Roman's 16:24
 

true_believer

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Hello @true_believer, I use about ten different translations/paraphrases regularly (the NIV is one of my favorites), but the NASB (New American Standard Bible, 1977/1995/2020) is my "go-to" translation.

God bless you!

~Deut
The NASB I believe is also used mostly by Charles Stanley.
 

oyster67

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Hello @true_believer, I use about ten different translations/paraphrases regularly (the NIV is one of my favorites), but the NASB (New American Standard Bible, 1977/1995/2020) is my "go-to" translation.

God bless you!

~Deut
I have a NASB on order right now. KJV will remain my main go-to, though. Any passages where you think NASB gets it wrong?
 

throughfaith

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KJV mainly . But during a study i will check others . The KJV proves the most reliable , consistent and trustworthy in my opinion .
 

Dino246

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Try Finding The Verses Below In Your NIV, ESV,

Time Honored King James Version, 409 Years And Going Strong (y)

Matthew 17:21
Matthew 18:11
Acts 8:37
Roman's 16:24
This is a completely unnecessary comment. There is good reason why those verses are not in the NIV and ESV. The OP asked which is your favourite and why, not why others aren't your favourite.
 

true_believer

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Some of my favourite Bibles in my collection are the NIV Quest Bible, The ESV study Bible and Know Your Word NKJV.
 

Deuteronomy

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I have a NASB on order right now. KJV will remain my main go-to, though. Any passages where you think NASB gets it wrong?
Hello brother, not "wrong" so much as I believe there are better translations in the case of certain words/verses at times. Then again, the same could be said for all of our translations, IMHO.

God bless you!

~Deut
 

breno785au

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Try Finding The Verses Below In Your NIV, ESV,

Time Honored King James Version, 409 Years And Going Strong (y)

Matthew 17:21
Matthew 18:11
Acts 8:37
Roman's 16:24
Are you ignorant of the fact the KJV omitted and added verses too?
Anyway, I have about 5-6 I use. Mainly nlt for ease of reading. Kjv, amp and NASB
 

Truth7t7

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I have a NASB on order right now. KJV will remain my main go-to, though. Any passages where you think NASB gets it wrong?
Try Finding The Verses Below In Your NASB,

Time Honored King James Version, 409 Years And Going Strong (y)

Matthew 17:21
Matthew 18:11
Acts 8:37
Roman's 16:24
 

Truth7t7

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Are you ignorant of the fact the KJV omitted and added verses too?
Anyway, I have about 5-6 I use. Mainly nlt for ease of reading. Kjv, amp and NASB
The New Bible Versions Use A Counterfeit Text For Support, In 1881 Westcott & Hort in England, created their own Greek Text, using corrupt Greek Text from Alexandria Egypt

The first version in the USA using this corrupt created text was the (ASV) American Standard Version in 1901
 

Deuteronomy

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Truth7t7

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All of those verses are in the NASB's that I own, just like they are in the NASB online.

See the comparison with the KJV at Bible Gateway (I added the previous verse in each case for the purpose of context).

See: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew 17:20-21,18:10-11; Acts 8:36-37; Romans 16:23-24&version=NASB1995,KJV

~Deut
Thanks for the response, but I'm well aware of the development of new bible versions, and the corrupt text that supports them.

Possibly you need to study the life of Adulterer Kurt Aland, and the Greek Text (Novum Testamentum Graece) he created with 4 others, including his Adulterous wife Barbara Nee Ehlers, a student in his class in Germany as he was the professor, that he ran off with and divorced his wife.

Dont forget Homosexaul Union Supporter, Roman Catholic Jesuit Cardinal (Carlo Maria Martini)

The vast majority of those reading the new bible versions dont have a clue on their foundations in Kurt Aland and the (Novum Testamentum Graece)
 

p_rehbein

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King James is my Bible choice. However, I turn to the Complete Jewish Bible quite often just to see how it compares to what my King James says. I do not use any other translation. Just a personal choice.

I do use a few Commentaries that may or may not use other translations. If they do use another translation, I am sure to read the King James before determining if I agree with what I find in the Commentary.
 

Truth7t7

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King James is my Bible choice. However, I turn to the Complete Jewish Bible quite often just to see how it compares to what my King James says. I do not use any other translation. Just a personal choice.

I do use a few Commentaries that may or may not use other translations. If they do use another translation, I am sure to read the King James before determining if I agree with what I find in the Commentary.
A Masterpiece, The King James Bible and its translators, all confessing Christian's, scholars beyond comparison!

For a closer look at the King James Bible and its translators, check out the attached link
 

Angela53510

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I like the NET. It has 66,000 footnotes, which use the original language, and refer to thousands of books and journals. I've read the Bible over 50 times, in many versions so I am well versed in the Bible. That allows me to read the footnotes for historical & geographical locations, background, grammar and vocabulary types and loads of other information.

I also am reading through the Greek NT for my second time, and reading the updated Martin Luther Bible in German. I've read the Bible in French. I use the Hebrew OT on occasion, but not enough.

The only Bible I have not read cover to cover is the KJV. I remembered why when I looked at some of the quotes in KJV by other posters. Obsolete and archaic words. Grammar that is far from modern English, and just bad syntax. I can't imagine why anyone would read a Bible in a language they have never studied. (I've taken many years of courses in the original languages, I am fluent in French, having studied it from grade 7 till my 50's. I have a couple years of German, too! That is why I read the Bible in other languages!)
 

Mission21

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During my spiritual journey...from 1970's,
- I started with NASB & Amplified Bible.
- Used many translations...over the years.
- Currently, NIV & NKJV..
 

true_believer

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I do love the way the NLT presents Psalm 23....

The Lord is my shepherd;
I have all that I need.
He lets me rest in green meadows;
he leads me beside peaceful streams.
He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths,
bringing honor to his name.
Even when I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will not be afraid,
for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
protect and comfort me.
You prepare a feast for me
in the presence of my enemies.
You honor me by anointing my head with oil.
My cup overflows with blessings.
Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me
all the days of my life,
and I will live in the house of the Lord
forever.