The most…. Which one is your favorite? Why?
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The most…. Which one is your favorite? Why?
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NIV Study Bible – easy to read and there are study notes on each page.
Once the ESV came out, I did my best to try to use it as my main Bible. However, I find that for serious study, I still greatly prefer the NASB. So I use both and often consult others but if I was forced to use one translation only, it would be the NASB.
My NASB is my primary reading/study Bible. My pastor preaches out of the NKJV, so I usually carry that with me to church-related stuff. I’ve made a deliberate effort to work my way through the KJV in its entirety, and I had hoped to do it in a year which means I have 2 months left. Here’s what I’ve written (though they may be a little dated):
Top 5 Most Authoritative Bible Translations
So Many Translations, So Little Time
I preach from the HCSB, read from the NLT, and compare my exegesis and susbsequent translations with NRSV, NIV, NET, HCSB, ESV, and others.
Two reasons I like the ESV:
1. One among several good “word for word” translations.
2. Thanks to Leland Ryken, ESV retains the old rhythm and meter of Tydale, making it good for memorization and corporate worship.
I think it would be easiest to link to my post:
I’ve decided on the HCSB Illustrated (if anyone cares)
Joel, I’m hurt 🙁
As a Catholic I would have heard the Jerusalem Bible being read during Mass. But didn’t actually know the readings were from the Jerusalem Bible … until last year.
The King James only: I cannot bring myself to read anything else.I did buy a copy of the ESV this year,however,it sits on the shelf with the rest of the modern English translations that i own…
I am interested in the Unvarnished New Testament and the NLT somewhat… I read a few pages of the UNT on Google…
TNIV pocket Bible.
Peter has a nice Bible reference page tabbed on his blog btw 😉
I am an NRSV onlyist! 🙂
Joel,
I waited on this one…I read my Greek NT daily (as a good Anglican presbyter..lol One of the old requirements!). But as to translation, two for me…The NAS Update, & the ESV. But I like the NIV Study Bible very much also (especially the OT).
Fr. R.
Mostly NIV, but I’m starting to be swayed by the NLT.
I have an NIV, though, that is conveniently pocket-sized. Until I get another NLT that is anything like that, it won’t get past the 50-50 point.