What version

[Diakoneo]

NWT - New World Translation

 

[JPPT1974]

Been reading the Women of Faith NIV lately

 

[aReformedPatriot]

NWT - New World Translation

Man, get out of dodge. As your brother, I forbid ye from reading that smut! I say it is smut because it is altogether perverted.



(I am glad I know your joking, right?)

 

[Sword-In-Hand]

NKJV and ESV

I have an Amplified lying around somewhere, but I never use it.

 

[DiscipleOfIAm]

Nelson's NKJV Study Bible!

 

[Tulip]

The Bible in the Norwegian language.

 

[mesue]

KJV

 

[Willo]

Mostly NKJV & KJV

Although my fav. bible program is E sword!

 

[Oxygen]

Hey, All...

I use New Living Translation almos exclusively. When I'm feeling wild and crazy, I may bust out a MESSAGE, but usually the NLT is the Bible for me. Currently, I use the LIFE APPLICATION STUDY BIBLE. I love its notes and little Biblical profiles. I have no problems with any Bible versions that I have come into contact with, except for the NRSV for aesthetic reasons. It is so ugly...

 

[saved11990]

Mostly NKJV & KJV

Although my fav. bible program is E sword!

E-sword is great! I use it too.

 

[saved11990]

I grew up using KJV, but when I switched to a Methodist church around age 9 I started using an NIV. Then I went back to a Baptist church that also used NIV, which surprised me.

Ultimately I prefer KJV, but what I really want is a KJV/NIV parallel text (but that's like $75, a bit too much for my pocket, so I just have to use two at the same time).

I also use an electronic Bible with Strong's built right in. It has several differnt translations (in many languages), including the original Hebrew/Greek texts.

Check out www.cbd.com It has great prices and I am sure you can find the parallel bible that you want. Christian book distributors

 

[edie19]

I mostly use the NKJV Reformation Study Bible. I also use the NASB Open Bible study edition. I've heard multiple pastors & theologians say that the NASB is an 'incredibly accurate' translation. I like it because it retains the poetry of the King James without the difficulties of old English. My NKJV is wonderful - again, the poetry with language flow that's easier to comprehend. As someone who loves and believes the 5 Solas my Reformation Study Bible offers wonderful insight into church history.

Having said all that, I really try to limit my use of the "study helps" though - been to too many Bible studies where people debate/discuss the what the helps say and not the Word.

While I don't have a copy of it - I understand the Aramaic Bible is an excellent translation also.

It comes down to - the best translation is whatever I'm reading

 

[Richard]

I use the NIV the most.

 

[McDLT]

I use a variety of Bibles. My biggest resource is www.biblegateway.com. I also have a collection of Bibles (over 35) which I use, although not all of them because a few are rather old.

 

[SanctusEst]

I'm a big NLT fan, preferably the 2nd Edition. I also like The Message: Remix, but I was only allowed to pick one and I hate checking "other."

 

[JPPT1974]

I have underline the scriptures of the Women of Faith NIV Bible!

 

[Razorbuck]

I teach, preach and study the Old Scofield KJV!

The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth,
purified seven times. Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.

Psalm 12: 6-7

 

[DeaconDean]

I was born into a church that used the KJV, and I'll die in a church that uses the KJV. Some claim the language is out of date, but as for me, in school we had to study William Shakespear and he wrote in the "Kings English." I personally do not not care which version of the Bible you use, as long as it works for then I'll not knock you. But don't tell me I'm wrong for LOVING the KJV.

 

[Canadian75]

I use the Oxford Annotated NRSV Study Bible w/Apocrypha. It was a gift from a Lutheran pastor and it contains a wealth of notes, essays and such. The Apocrypha is separate in between the OT and NT.

But as for a favorite bible for reading and devotion I'm torn between the NRSV and the KJV (because I grew up reading the KJV).

Peace.