What's your favorite Bible version?

My favorite version is the New International Version. I like how Galatians 5:19-21 was translated in the NIV. This translation of Galatians 5:19-21 by NIV led me to see my utter depravity and sinfulness before God which led to my genuine conversion.

King James. THe first and foremost. These other versions have changed the words and meaning of words and subsituted current language that has changed the point or purpose of the verse so much, I don't even recognize the bible anymore in them. They have changed it so much to fit the world today and the things that they were trying to say back then are changed so much, I dont' even feel any emotion or anything when I read a the new versions. They have brought the world into the church and bible so much, that it hardly even means anything special anymore. Give me the King James and the thous and thees and therefores and let me have church!

We do have different versions too. Just like other MyLotters i like the NIV version. But nothing to be closest to the tongue is the classic KJV version and i like it too. Since we have KJV, we also have the NKJV or the New King James Version. My dad has an Amplified version too. And back home we also have the Bible translated to our own native tongue which is Tagalog Bibles. Gideon is the one producing these kinds of Bible. We also have Childrens Bible with colorful pictures into it by Tyndale. But the most cared for Bible i have is my favorite Pink, Magnetic Bible (NIV) i bought year 2006 of course by Zondervan.

I use the King James version the most. I have many different translations and will refer to them while I am studying (both in book form and online). I love the language that is used in it. At the church that I go to the pastor reads from a New King James version. I think that having the different translations helps me to understand the Word. It is nice to have the different wordings when I am stuck on a verse.

I am like you. I have several versions of the Bible. I have several kinds of King James, several New King James, New American Standard (Thompson Chain Reference, love the study notes in this), Amplified Bible (Joyce Meyer), Amplified Bible (compact),New International Version, I think I have a Message version somewhere around here also. One of the most interesting translations is The Interlinear Greek-English New Testament, third edition and The Interlinear NIV Hebrew-English Old Testament. In the New Testament Interlinear Greek-English New Testament, third edition, there is not any particular translation. The point was to show the Greek words with the English translated as close to the Greek as possible. In the Interlinear New International Version Hebrew-English Old Testament there are the Hebrew words on the left side with the English translation written above the Greek words. In the right margin is the English New International Version. I never thought these translations would be helpful but I am glad that I bought them when my daughter asked me to. It is interesting to check Hebrew words if I am learning something from someone regarding the Hebrew. This same principle applies when I am reading a book like "Sparkling Gems from the Greek" by Rick Renner. It is always nice to have a way to double check the words of the literal English translation above the words in Greek or Hebrew. For everyday reading, meditation, and memory I prefer the King James Version but there are certain verses that are much clearer and more detailed in the Amplified. The New American Standard version is like the Amplified except it does not have the words in parenthesis or brackets. It is for me somewhere between the King James and the Amplified. Since I am used to the King James and it overall seems to be more accurate, I do prefer it over all of the versions. I find that the New International Version (NIV) is sometimes fun to read but also have noticed that some words are different. The Message Bible seems to me to be really away from what I am used to as the core of God's Word. I know that these versions have been introduced because they are supposed to be easier to understand. I have talked to new Christians and old alike who do not feel at all that the King James is hard to understand. Whatever version is read, there will still be questions. Now as a sideline, here are some things I have found out that I could not figure out for a while. I really was puzzled when trying to look up words at the local Bible bookstore in their "Strong's Concordance" and various Bible dictionaries and reference materials. I could not find what I was looking for. I could find the words in my old concordance at home sometimes. I asked the person in charge of the store why the words in my Bible were not in these reference books. She did not know. Finally I started reading the front of the reference books. Most of the reference materials are keyed to the New International Version of the Bible. If you are trying to look up words from the King James you will most likely not be able to find most of them in modern reference because the words are different enough to leave you frustrated when looking for something. I wonder if that is part of the reason that the King James seems difficult. None of the reference materials are keyed to King James. You must put in a special request to get reference materials that match the King James Version. Look in the front of the reference books to see what version they are keyed to. A nice program to download for your computer where the basic program is completely free is www.e-sword.com This program has everything in the reference area keyed to the King James Bible. It even includes a Webster's Dictionary from the 1800's that has definitions to most of the words in the King James version. I love this program. There are many free versions of the Bible along with the original King James version from the 1600's (?). Most if not all are open domain material (too old for a copyright) can be down loaded for free. If you want a copyrighted version like the Amplified or NIV, there is a charge. Make sure if you only want the free stuff that you double check each portion of this program before you download it to make sure it is free. It seemed easy to check. I just downloaded the versions that were free. You can view the versions separately or in a parallel version format of four versions side by side. There is a version of the King James where you can run your mouse over the number from Strong's Concordance written in green in the Bible verse and a window pops up with the Strong's Definition of the Bible. You can look up a lot more versions on the internet at http://biblegateway.com All in all I like to take my Amplified Version surrounded by a Bible cover when I go out. Just in case I slip a small version of the King James in the Bible Cover outside pocket. That way I have both versions at my fingertips. God bless you...

Personally, I have a Modern Translation Bible and I favor it primarily for Ease of Read. Naturally, I pray for understanding before I start to read but it REALLY makes it easier on me if it is in a more modern style of English. I also have found that the Study Bible is WONDERFUL when it comes to ease of read and it comes in large print which is a plus for me also!!

I simply love the Amplified Bible, for the depth it digs out.. right now I'm reading the New Jerusalem Bible. Was reading the New American Standard Bible, which I think is my favorite.. I also read bibles (new testaments) with comparison with the greek. And for nostalgia will read in the King James..

There are 2 versions that my Pastor usually will prefer too when Preaching his messages and reading from the Bible, but I have always been fondest of the King James version and this is actually the only ones that my husband and I own and read from all of the time as well.

I read a different version every year for my devotional reading, this year it is the Simple to Read Version. For my study time and preaching I use English Standard or New American Standard. But as a boy I learned King James, so most often when I quote, it is KJV.

My favorite Bible version is New International Version(NIV).The words are very easy to read and understand.Recently i bought a King James Bible.I found a few words little difficult to understand.I use the Bible only when i go to church.at home i read the NIV Bible.

I have many but I like 1 Corinthians 10 vs 13. This talk about the problems that you go through and you knowing that no matter what you are going through God is still there for you. He never leaves you alone.

My favorite version of the bible would have to be the amplified bible. It is so much easier to follow than the other version's. I used to read the King James version and I just couldnt get into it due to the old style language.

I have all the version of the bible. I have a software called PC study bible. It also contains the greek and hebrew version of the Scripture so you can verify for yourself the meaning and the use of the word in its original context. For the question imposed, my favorite version is NLT, New Living Translation because the word-use is easy to understand.

I like to use the KJV for doctrinal purposes...the other versions are helpful sometimes to compare, however there is more than meets the eye to the many many translations. There is a great free ebook called Bible Versions Unmasked at www.phase3ministries.com. Just scroll down the page once you enter the site and you will see the link...powerful and sobering stuff...all Christians should read it.

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mine would have to be King James Version. i understand it better...:)