Favorite MV

My Favorite Modern Version (MV) is the
King James Version 1769 edition (KJV1769).

If i don't have that around, I like
the New Internationl Version (NIV) Bible.
It helps me talk to my English speaking
friends in English speaking places other
the the USofA and England. BTW, the NIV
has been the best selling Bible in the
USofA since the mid 1980s.

Intersting, the year the number of Africa Christian
exceed the number of North America
Christians is the year the NIV started
outselling the KJVs. Thank you for helping
me see the connection Brother Phillip.

 

Without a doubt, NKJV.

Diane

 

I kind of like reading the NLT just because of the ease, but realize it is not the best option.

 

KJV+NKJV. I like the marginal notes in the NKJV and KJV Scofield that help correct them back to the MT.

NASB as a representative of CT. WEB as a representative of the MT.

 

I like the NKJV--I love the flow of the language. It enables me to read aloud without stuggling with the archaic words. It is also plan enough that I don't have to spend time explaining old English words that are no longer used and are not understood. Also if a person prefers to carry their KJV they can easily follow along as I read.

Bro Tony

 

Another vote for the NKJV. When you are in a church like mine, who mostly use the KJV, the NKJV is good update of the KJV, as we are in the transition of changing our standard version. I also prefer its NT, based on the Traditional Text. Personally my favorites of the NKJV that I use are the Scofield, and Believer's (now called Baptist Study Bible).

 

For me there's really only the KJV in English. I guess my next choice would be NKJV. The NIV is thoroughly bland and ungraceful and the NASB is stodgy! I still think they all are adequately accurate and OK for people to read - I just don't think they measure up stylistically to the KJV.

 

NKJV for general use.

 

As far a a MV is concerned, I love the NLT. I have been reading through this bible this year in a Chronological Bible and I throughly enjoy it. I would not want to use it exclusively, but as far as for just reading, I don't think it can be beat.

 

For reading through the Bible and general use, I am currently using the NIV. I have turned to the ESV and NASB for in-depth study. When I have the opportunity to preach, I usually do so from the KJV. But favorite translation? Right now I would have to say NIV.

 

I actually love the KJV. But, I love others also. So since this thread is about MVs, here goes. I love the NLT for personal devotions, and when not using the KJV for deep study, I like the NASB. I would love to see a ESV, but haven't had the chance yet. Thank you Charles, I've been trying to find a word that describes how I feel about the NIV. Although, I realize it is a great translation, when I read it, it does seem "bland."

For a good laugh, I read "The Message"
I'm not putting it down, just saying I like the way Peterson puts it. You know things like "sent those devils packing"

 

Hmmm. Another for the NKJV. Perhaps it should be the NAV, New Authorized Version.
Seriously though, it keeps the beauty of the KJV, without the archaic and antiquated words. It has been much maligned by the avid KJVO'ers, but IMHO, it is a fine translation.

 

Difficult.

I have a soft spot for the Statenbijbel, but being only 2 decades the junior of the KJV it certainly isn't a modern version.

I'm very fond of the Canisius Bible, but that one despite being a 20th century translation also can't be considered a true MV.

I go for the Willibrord Bible.
(not claiming it is any good as anything but literature though, when compared to say the NASB)

 

E.S.V. w/ the NKJV as a close 2d.

 

KJV, NKJV, ESV, NASB, NIV, and NLT.

in that order.

 

NIV,ESV and NLT are my top three .

 

NASB, NKJV, NIV, KJV

God Bless!!!

Adam