DivideBYZero
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It is generally considered that the finest works in English are the Book of Common Prayer, the Authorized Version of the Bible (King James), and the Works of Shakespeare, who almost certainly worked on the translation of the Authorized Version.
Actually there are "official" version in different Churches.
I believe for Catholics, the only ones to be read in church are the New American Bible, The Douay-Rheims, and of course the Latin Vulgate.
For Anglicans, you will hear either the RSV or NRSV read aloud in church.
I believe for Catholics, the only ones to be read in church are the New American Bible, The Douay-Rheims, and of course the Latin Vulgate.
For Anglicans, you will hear either the RSV or NRSV read aloud in church.
JulesMaximus
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MartyMcFly3
Lifer
If you like archaic language, go for the KJV (King James Version).
If you want to read what "most people" are reading, get the NIV (New International Version).
If you want an accurate translation, get the NASB (New American Standard Bible)
If you want an easy read, get the NLT (New Living Translation)
I recommend holding off Numbers, Deuteronomy, and Leviticus until later. They tend to be boring.
Alternate between the Old and the New Testament to change pace.
If you want to read what "most people" are reading, get the NIV (New International Version).
If you want an accurate translation, get the NASB (New American Standard Bible)
If you want an easy read, get the NLT (New Living Translation)
I recommend holding off Numbers, Deuteronomy, and Leviticus until later. They tend to be boring.
Alternate between the Old and the New Testament to change pace.
DivideBYZero
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Hi ,
CEV Contemporary English Version 1992 1st date of Publication
NLT New Living Translation 1996 1st date of publication
NIV New International Version 1978 1st date of complete publication
KJV King James Version 1611 1st date of publication
The main difference in these two are that CEV and NLT are the translation teams and the process used in translating the ancient texts:
The NIV is a "thought" for "thought" translation of the word flow.
16"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,[1] that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
KJV King James Version is a literal "word" for "word" translation.
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
CEV is a stylized "thought" for "thought" by different translation team than NIV
CEV
John 3
16God loved the people of this world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who has faith in him will have eternal life and never really die.
NLT is an "idea" or "complete thought to complete thought translation as opposed to the Living Bible which wasn't a translation at all but a parphrase of KJV to at the time modern 1960's English
NLT
16"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.
NRSV New Revised Standard and KJV21 are Word for Word with updated 21st and 20th century English idioms included for clearer references
http://www.newlivingtranslatio...pdfs/BibleVersions.pdf
I use the NIV for daily Study and the Message by Peterson The New Living Translation would be good as well. All of these versions translate directly from ancient Greek, Latin and Hebrew versions of these texts.
Oh man, good luck getting past all of the begatting.
There are like 30 pages of that stuff.
Not sure what version, but it promptly halted my attempt to do just what you're about to try.
There are like 30 pages of that stuff.
Not sure what version, but it promptly halted my attempt to do just what you're about to try.
DivideBYZero
Lifer
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http://watchtower.org
they have the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures, readable online...
they have the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures, readable online...
They are all the same translation is different. Probably the best one is the New King James Version. It doesn't have all those thees and thou. It you want to read to learn and understand get a regular King James version and a Strong's Concordance. Remember the Bible is written in Greek and Hebrew. Many words translated in English don't mean the same thing as in greek and hebrew.
problem w/King James is, he doesn't refer to the Creator by his real name....
http://watchtower.org
plus, King James version was penned by Shakespeare.
Stay away from Jehovah's witness bibles. They are changed with many parts even left out. If it has some kind of denomination stamped on it, leave it alone, especially those written for Jehovah's witness. They are a cult, plain and simple. They don't believe in salvation or that Jesus was the Christ.
Don't worry, there is going to a scene at the end unlike anything before in the history of mankind, trust me
.where's your proof of that? Jehovah's Witnesses have translated the original Hebrew and Greek Scriptures. they have not left any parts out... that is what KJV does by not referring to God by his real name. KJV is used as a denominational Bible more than any other (explains why religions nowadays partake in the worship of the cross, the celebration of pagan holidays like X-mas and Easter, and mixing with politics and government--- all sins against God!). JW's are not a cult. A cult follows an individual leader, whereas JW's serve the one true God by following the example of his son, Jesus Christ. JW's do believe in salvation, by means of doing God's will (see Matthew 24:14 and Matthew 28:19,20 in ANY Bible), and they believe that Jesus is the Christ (the Messiah), the only perfect man and the only begotten son of God. (not a trinity, another pagan belief held incorrectly by a slew of modern-day religions).
If you want an "official" Bible filled with the lies of today's political and cash greedy-driven sinful world, yeah, go get the KJV... but....
if you want the real truth to be told....
you'll know better....
you want more?
http://watchtower.org
Wow, I want to know more. I was always torn by people telling me different things about Jehovah's witnesses. I was raised baptist but I personally believe the Jehovah's witness version more.
I plead with you to stay away from the Jehovah's Witnesses.
Jesus made many claims that He is God.
He and God are One.
Jesus was not a created being.
Same goes for the Holy Spirit.
All three existed all the time as one Person.
This is where faith comes into play, because it is mind-boggling.
Jesus made many claims that He is God.
He and God are One.
Jesus was not a created being.
Same goes for the Holy Spirit.
All three existed all the time as one Person.
This is where faith comes into play, because it is mind-boggling.
This what JWs believe
Does not accept the Triune God revelation of the Scripture.
Believes God is a solitary person with a personal name, Jehovah, who is the Father.
Believes Jesus Christ to be the preincarnate archangel Michael and is a god not equal to Jehovah.
Teaches the third Person of the Triune Being as holy spirit and is a force.
Believes Jesus Christ did not resurrect physically but rather was resurrected as glorious spirit creature and his body dissolved into gaseous form.
Beliefs about Salvation:
Believes there are two classes of Christians:
The anointed class composed of 144,000 who will go to heaven as spirits sons of God. The door was close to for this class since 1935. Only this class are the ones who are born again.
The great crowd who will be resurrected on earth and will have the chance to live in new heaven and new earth after the great Armageddon.
Believes there are four requirements for salvation:
Jesus Christ must be identified.
Taking in knowledge of Gods purposes regarding the earth and Christs role as earths new king. In other words, to obey Gods law.
Associated with Gods channel, His theocratic organization.
To support His government while loyally advocating His kingdom rule to others.
Denies the reality of hell but instead teaches soul sleep and the annihilation of the wicked.
Come out of the cult my friend.
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