Discussion What is your favorite version and/or publisher of the Bible?

I am on my second NRSV with Apocryphal/Deuterocanonical Books, by Oxford University Press. It's pretty stripped down (has footnotes for textual and extant source variants), has a hardcover, and is very affordable. I had my first copy so long the spine was held together by duct tape, lol.

Bibles are super expensive, which kind of sticks in my craw. So, happily, I have one I like, fits my needs, is durable, and doesn't cost a devil dollar to buy.

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I use the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) for a number of reasons.
It is the version that is most commonly preferred by scholars as it is founded on some of the oldest and most reliable manuscripts available. It's aim is to be as "literal as possible, but also as free as necessary".
The NRSV has an ecumenical appeal. It is one of the main authorised translations used in many Christian denominations.

I read the NET Bible, v. 2.1 (NET is a play on words. It stands for the New English Translation, but it's also available on the internet for free.)

The translation is excellent. Additionally, there are more than 60,000(!) translators' notes that explain virtually everything one might ask (particularly if you're not a trained academic specialist).

I also read the NIV and the NRSV, primarily for comparison.

I was brought up with the King James version but hubby likes the NIV.

It's so nice there are so many different versions available for everyone!

During my spiritual journey...from 1970's
- I started with.. NASB & Amplified Bible.
- Used many translations..over the years.
Currently..NKJV & NIV.

Currently adding and enjoying The Passion Translation

I used to use niv but now switch to nkjv.

Daily reading I use the NLKV.

same for teaching and preaching.

for study I use the blue letter online. C

NKJV Spirit-Filled Life Bible

I use multiple translations. My go tos at this point are NKJV and AMPC, but when in doubt I may check as many translations as I can access.

Not a fan of Scofield.

Also not a fan of MacArthur or anyone or anything associated with him, even distantly.

I'm used to the Now Indispensable Version

I primarily use the NRSV, though I may be the only person in my independent charismatic church who does so. I'm also a fan of the 2011 NIV.

Our pastor uses a mix of NKJV, NIV, and NLT when he is preaching and teaching. NKJV is pretty good. I'm not a fan of the NLT at all.

EmmaCat said:

I was brought up with the King James version but hubby likes the NIV.

It's so nice there are so many different versions available for everyone!

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Love the cats, I have two myself.

I guess the version used is not important as long as we allow the Holy Spirit to lead us into ALL truth.

I like The James Moffatt Translation with Concordance, I use other translations too. This bible shifts around verses and paragraphs to try to keep the flow reading smoother, so it is a bit tricky. But all verses are kept labeled to the original verse and chapter. Love the English in it though.

I use the ones I find easiest to understand.

I like
The Message, GNT, NLT.
I used to read the NIV as well.
KJ Has some beautiful ways of wording things.

Confused-by-christianity said:

I use the ones I find easiest to understand.

I like
The Message, GNT, NLT.
I used to read the NIV as well.
KJ Has some beautiful ways of wording things.

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Started on the NIV-found that Jesus was more than mere man.
Switched to NKJV, found Jesus = God.

Psalm 27 said:

Started on the NIV-found that Jesus was more than mere man.
Switched to NKJV, found Jesus = God.

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haha
Started with GNT - Loved God.
Switch to KJ - Had no idea what God was saying but like the way He said it.

You can find competent bible commentaries online that will help you have a better understanding.
I was reading one from a gentleman that lived during the late 19th century.