Need help for graduate

[kitkat60]

I am going to get my niece a life app bible for graduation. Should I go for NLT or NIV? My kids are ages 16 and 14, and they are no help here!

Thanks in advance for your ideas!

 

[GodSaves]

I would suggest the NIV. It is easy to understand and good for reading. It is widely held as one of the best translated Bibles speaking in "today's language."

God Bless

 

[Rafael]

Actually they are both good. The NIV is more a direct translation, while the NLT is a paraphrase. I have a parallel Bible with both, side by side, of the KJV and NLT. I think an NIV - NLT may be available, but if not, the King James version is still very accurate and concise, and alongside the paraphrase helps a person gain insight into the meaning. Another good paraphrase and a favorite of mine is the Amplified Bible.
Here's the difference between the two you have mentioned:

Galatians 5:17 (NIV) For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want.

Galatians 5:17 (NLT) The old sinful nature loves to do evil, which is just opposite from what the Holy Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are opposite from what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, and your choices are never free from this conflict.

 

[jdcooper]

Even though I'm partial to the KJV... I agree that the NIV is good for gifts, easier to read and a solid translation. Have you thought about also getting a Naves Topical Bible, a Ryrie Study Bible or Crisswell Study Bible? These are reall good for people wanting to look into things more deeply.

Good luck

 

[Bizzlebin Imperatoris]

I think the NIV Life Application Bible is very good to use. I have one, and thats wht I use when posting here. Very good translation.

 

[kitkat60]

I went with NIV, ended up being the right choice, according to her! I think she has a little library of research tools from school.

 

[Bizzlebin Imperatoris]

Wonderful! Just make sure she reads exegesically and doesn't over-rely on the commentaries. They are good, but not all of them are ever going to be accurate.