Hankster said:The one I've been using is the New Living Translation. Is one better than the other? I'm not sure of the differences.
I'm Floored said:I'm still a New American Standard Bible kind of gal.
I haven't bought a new one in probably twenty years. I did a lot of research leading up to that purchase.
I have an NIV pocket Bible that travels well, so I do use it. The biggest problem I have with NIV is that God's diety isn't recognized in pronouns (meaning it doesn't capitalize Him, His, etc.)
That's important to me.
But I love to have different versions to compare and study. I like the phone app for that.
I do like to take my Bible to church, though, instead of just using the phone. It's something I require of the 12 year old now, too. I know it's not the "cool" thing, but I've tried to explain to him that if anything ever happens to his phone, his Bible will still be with him. He needs to rely on it for the reasons it was written.
I did realize one reason he didn't like using it in church was because he didn't remember all the books and where they're located. About six months or do ago, I found a catchy little tune online that sang them in order. That has helped a lot!
He even goes around singing it without realizing what he's singing.
There is something about people using their phones and tablets for their Bible in church bugs me. I'm not sure why, but it does.I'm Floored said:I'm still a New American Standard Bible kind of gal.
I haven't bought a new one in probably twenty years. I did a lot of research leading up to that purchase.
I have an NIV pocket Bible that travels well, so I do use it. The biggest problem I have with NIV is that God's diety isn't recognized in pronouns (meaning it doesn't capitalize Him, His, etc.)
That's important to me.
But I love to have different versions to compare and study. I like the phone app for that.
I do like to take my Bible to church, though, instead of just using the phone. It's something I require of the 12 year old now, too. I know it's not the "cool" thing, but I've tried to explain to him that if anything ever happens to his phone, his Bible will still be with him. He needs to rely on it for the reasons it was written.
I did realize one reason he didn't like using it in church was because he didn't remember all the books and where they're located. About six months or do ago, I found a catchy little tune online that sang them in order. That has helped a lot!
He even goes around singing it without realizing what he's singing.
MamaHog said:There is something about people using their phones and tablets for their Bible in church bugs me. I'm not sure why, but it does.I'm Floored said:I'm still a New American Standard Bible kind of gal.
I haven't bought a new one in probably twenty years. I did a lot of research leading up to that purchase.
I have an NIV pocket Bible that travels well, so I do use it. The biggest problem I have with NIV is that God's diety isn't recognized in pronouns (meaning it doesn't capitalize Him, His, etc.)
That's important to me.
But I love to have different versions to compare and study. I like the phone app for that.
I do like to take my Bible to church, though, instead of just using the phone. It's something I require of the 12 year old now, too. I know it's not the "cool" thing, but I've tried to explain to him that if anything ever happens to his phone, his Bible will still be with him. He needs to rely on it for the reasons it was written.
I did realize one reason he didn't like using it in church was because he didn't remember all the books and where they're located. About six months or do ago, I found a catchy little tune online that sang them in order. That has helped a lot!
He even goes around singing it without realizing what he's singing.
Hankster said:I never knew there were so many different versions.
MamaHog said:There is something about people using their phones and tablets for their Bible in church bugs me. I'm not sure why, but it does.I'm Floored said:I'm still a New American Standard Bible kind of gal.
I haven't bought a new one in probably twenty years. I did a lot of research leading up to that purchase.
I have an NIV pocket Bible that travels well, so I do use it. The biggest problem I have with NIV is that God's diety isn't recognized in pronouns (meaning it doesn't capitalize Him, His, etc.)
That's important to me.
But I love to have different versions to compare and study. I like the phone app for that.
I do like to take my Bible to church, though, instead of just using the phone. It's something I require of the 12 year old now, too. I know it's not the "cool" thing, but I've tried to explain to him that if anything ever happens to his phone, his Bible will still be with him. He needs to rely on it for the reasons it was written.
I did realize one reason he didn't like using it in church was because he didn't remember all the books and where they're located. About six months or do ago, I found a catchy little tune online that sang them in order. That has helped a lot!
He even goes around singing it without realizing what he's singing.
I use the same version you have. I also use other references for studying the actual Hebrew or Greek word for better or clearer interpretation.Hankster said:I never knew there were so many different versions.
Hankster said:The one I've been using is the New Living Translation. Is one better than the other? I'm not sure of the differences.
mei lan said:When it's time for a new Bible again in several years, I might get the Amplified Version. I LOVE the extra words used to flesh out the meaning of the verses.
Guard Dad said:I think it's a good thing. Many of the young people, in particular, are reading their Bibles more because it's on a medium they are comfortable with.