Your Translation of Choice

I use the KJV 1611 version translated from the Textus Receptus, as that is what I was brought up on. For in depth study use Literal Bible with Strong numbers, Darby, and Weymouth’s; ISV, Thompson New Testament, and Williams New Testament.

Usually when all the study is done, I find the KJV is just fine as any mistranslation, in my view, is allowed by the Holy Spirit to confuse the confused. I’ll not discuss Easter here on this thread, but it was inserted and allowed to stand by the Holy Spirit for a purpose. Christian faith, ituttut

 

I use and prefer the NKJV, but our Pastor uses the NIV exclusively.
I wonder if it would be a good idea to use a NIV in church so I can follow the Pastor, and use the NKJV for my personal studies?

 

Hi, Friend of God!

As far as I am concerned, I think it is easier to follow along with Scripture readings when you use the same Bible the pastor is reading from. Our pastor uses nothing but the KJV, and I find that trying to read along in another version is a bit distracting - your ears are hearing one thing and your eyes are seeing something else.

Dynamic equivalency versions like the NIV are alright for reading or following along with the pastor, but for Bible study I would recommend one of the more literal versions like the KJV, the NKJV, the ASV or the NASB.

 

My church uses the KJV, so I read and study it a lot.

My translation of choice is the ESV (for my personal use and study). I also like the NASB and would love to "love" it, but the ESV is, to me, so much "nicer" and easier to read, and is nearly as accurate, IMHO.

 

NRSV all the way for me.

The church I first got involved with used the NIV and GNB.

David

 

Thanks Keith M! That solves a problem for me. You're right, it is hard to listen to somebody using one version when you're reading out of another. Thanks for your help My Friend!

 

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