What Is Your Favorite Version Of The Bible?

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I was a NIV fan. But our new (actually he's been here about a year) uses the ESV, and I'm really liking it.

I use the YouVersion Bible app for my tablet, so I can easily and quickly switch versions.
 
The one I've been using is the New Living Translation. Is one better than the other? I'm not sure of the differences.
 
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.
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Not necessarily. I think all mainstream versions are good Bibles; just that some seem to connect with me better than others.
 
I have used NIV for as long as I can remember. Our pastor uses on that is slightly different than NIV, but I'm not sure what version it is.
 
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'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. :)
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I like the American Standard too
 
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. :)
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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. :)
 
MamaHog said:
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. :)
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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. :)
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I love the soft sound of the pages in a Bible being turned! :love
 
MamaHog said:
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. :)
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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. :)
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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.

The print version of books is dying, I'm afraid.
 
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Hankster said:
I never knew there were so many different versions.
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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:
The one I've been using is the New Living Translation. Is one better than the other? I'm not sure of the differences.
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I use the NLT as well. It's my favorite of all the ones I've used.* As long was what you're reading is a translation and not a paraphrase, you don't have to worry that you're gonna get the wrong wording. And even most of the paraphrases are really good.

* So far in my life, I've used

- King James Version (KJV)
- Living Bible (back when it was a paraphrase and not a translation...the NLT is the translation brought about by this paraphrase) (TLB)
- New American Standard Bible (NASB)
- New International Version (NIV)
- New Living Translation (NLT)

I like the NIV because it's so commonly used, BUT I love the wording of the NLT best. The NIV can be cold and clinical at times. The KJV and NASB are lovely and poetic, but I find that the NLT speaks my language more, if that makes any sense.

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.
 
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.
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GREAT for study! :thumbsup
 
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.
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I agree. I should have been clear that I prefer to use my Bible. It is a part of me, and brings me comfort. No doubt that is from my many tribulations when I've turned to His Word.

And that is one of the reasons I now encourage the young one to connect to his physical Bible.
 
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