Which translation do you enjoy?

chad87 · #1 09-23-2013, 03:09 PM

All scriptural memorization that I have is KJV, so I sometimes feel somewhat "annoyed" when I'm reading other versions and I get to a verse I have memorized, as stupid as that may be.

Be that as it may, I sometimes feel like I'm missing the intent of some scriptures because of differences in modern English and KJV English. What translation would you suggest as an easier to read, but still very accurate translation of the scriptures?

All answers welcome, even "the Message Bible"

, which is as accurate as a slingshot at 300 yards.

Esaias · #2 09-23-2013, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by chad87

Be that as it may, I sometimes feel like I'm missing the intent of some scriptures because of differences in modern English and KJV English.

Can you post an example? Thanks!

Praxeas · #3 09-23-2013, 03:22 PM

That depends on what you mean by accurate. You mean which Greek text is used or do you mean an accurate translation of any Greek text?

Michael The Disciple · #4 09-23-2013, 03:30 PM

KJV is my go to Bible. If I were young starting out today it would be the New King James. Memorization is very important so to have a consistent, regular Bible is good.

If and when the World English Bible comes out in print form I will be getting a copy.

n david · #5 09-23-2013, 03:34 PM

I enjoy the Amplified version for studying. I go back and forth between the ESV, NLT and KJV. When I preach I'll use either the KJV or Message Bible, depending on scripture and audience.

n david · #6 09-23-2013, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by chad87

All answers welcome, even "the Message Bible"

, which is as accurate as a slingshot at 300 yards.

When the Message Bible first came out, I admit I thought it was close to heresy. Then I had to remind myself that the Message Bible is just an interpretation. There are translations and there are interpretations; the Message Bible is just an interpretation.

I've since purchased a Message Bible and do enjoy reading it to see what Peterson's interpretation of a verse is.

There are some verses which have been interpreted very well; and then there are others which, as you said, are completely inaccurate....way way off.

Esaias · #7 09-23-2013, 03:52 PM

If you agree the Textus receptus is the correct NT text, then either the KJV or the 1560/1599 Geneva Bible, or Young's Literal.

If you agree the latest revision of the NA/W-H text is the correct NT text, then there is only 1 choice - the latest edition of the NASB.

If you'd like to compromise between the two, get a NKJV which uses a modified 'Majority text' (so-called).

Personally, I'd recommend Berry's Interlinear NT or Green's Interlinear Bible.

MawMaw · #8 09-23-2013, 04:00 PM

I have King James Version Bibles.

RandyWayne · #9 09-23-2013, 04:23 PM

So which version is the MOST accurate?

Esaias · #10 09-23-2013, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyWayne

So which version is the MOST accurate?

In regard to the Textus Receptus, I'd say Young's, Berry's, or Green's.

As far as the 'critical text', I'd have to say the NASB would be the most accurate or else some interlinear... Of course, the NASB does have it's issues like most translations.