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Post by Bible questions on Jun 27, 2006 10:55:07 GMT -5
For people who are not native English speakers (and probably lots who are!), the old style language in the KJV can be pretty hard to follow and comprehend. Are there any modern English versions the 2x2's support? I would like to send a friend of mine my old Living Bible, but I don't want to cause her any confusion or p!ss off her elder. Not that I personally care what he thinks (I'm an athiest), but I woudn't want to cause her any problems. Thanks for any advice.
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Post by GuestS on Jun 27, 2006 13:41:21 GMT -5
NOPE....still King James only. You know "the same yesterday, today, forever..." IF it was good enough for WI, it's good enough for them.
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Post by JXHWX5K on Jun 27, 2006 13:51:44 GMT -5
NOPE....still King James only. You know "the same yesterday, today, forever..." IF it was good enough for WI, it's good enough for them. this isn't entirely true - yes, most use kjv and maybe most wouldn't use anything else - but i've seen several that refer to niv, even a couple of workers - in fact, i've heard workers (don't remember who) reference non-kjv bibles from the platform at convention all this being said though, i can't think of any that use niv exclusively - the kjv seems to be the standard
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Post by Bible Question on Jun 27, 2006 14:08:13 GMT -5
Thanks much for the input. I didn't expect any version but the KJV to be a 2x2 standard but I was hoping the Living Bible or some other "plain English" version would be an acceptable reference for a fairly new English speaker who might have a difficult time digesting the Olde English style. I don't know anything about the NIV. Would it be an easier read?
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Post by YOU on Jun 27, 2006 16:11:15 GMT -5
NOPE....still King James only. You know "the same yesterday, today, forever..." IF it was good enough for WI, it's good enough for them. You talk a load of old bollocks sonny i personally have three different Bibles i hear workers speak about references from other Bibles to give a clearer explaination of a certain word or passage. I know most have more than 1 version of the Bible
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Post by Bible Questions on Jun 27, 2006 20:37:21 GMT -5
Has anyone read the New American Standard Bible? Would that be a simplified English text bible acceptable to the 2x2's?
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Post by Rob O on Jun 27, 2006 20:43:20 GMT -5
Hello "Bible Questions",
Depends where you are. The NIV is way more readable. It is a modern translation, and is also more readable than the NASB. The NIV is also referred to by different workers so it must be acceptable on some level if only for private study. I bought one after hearing a worker continually quoting from one on the platform at convention.
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Post by BQ on Jun 27, 2006 20:54:24 GMT -5
Hello "Bible Questions", Depends where you are. The NIV is way more readable. It is a modern translation, and is also more readable than the NASB. The NIV is also referred to by different workers so it must be acceptable on some level if only for private study. I bought one after hearing a worker continually quoting from one on the platform at convention. Thanks very much. I'll check it out.
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Post by happy on Jun 27, 2006 21:09:11 GMT -5
I like the NIV study Bible. It has notes below. A few months ago, I asked what Bibles could be used in meetings and was told KJV, NASV, ESV and NIV were the ones of choice. Summary types are not okay at all. (I have one of those that I really like.) I imagine it depends on where you are.
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Post by _ on Jun 27, 2006 21:12:41 GMT -5
Our pastor says the best bible version is the one right in front of you...
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Post by Rob O on Jun 28, 2006 0:45:16 GMT -5
To B.Q.,
To answer another question of yours.....the NASB is a literal translation which results in the meaning of things often being obscured by idioms and figures of speech, etc. It is accurate and up-to-date, but because of its literalness is not as readable.
The NIV relies on a philosophy of translation known as "dynamic equivalency". This is also used by other "plain English" versions. In this method, word-for-word literalness is sacrificed in order to use modern idioms and figures of speech. Rather than word-for-word, the translators attempt to go idiom-for-idiom.
IMO, the best translation currently available is the English Standard Version (ESV). It is literal but flows well and is highly readable.
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Post by Freddie on Jun 28, 2006 1:35:28 GMT -5
3 out of 5 in our meeting use ESV. Rest use KJV.
ESV is well recognised and widely used here. Several use Amplified Bible for personal study.
Living Bible isn't a translation, its a paraphrase, thats different. Its got a lot of interpretation built in.
In my opinion, NIV is next best after ESV.
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Post by jxr on Jun 28, 2006 5:29:17 GMT -5
I use NIV exclusively, and have done for more than a decade. Got a few raised eyebrows at first, but nobody seems to have any issues with it (at least they haven't let me know, anyway)
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Post by ex-teenager on Jun 28, 2006 5:58:01 GMT -5
KJV for me, but I wouldn't have anything against reading other verisons.
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Post by spacedcowboy on Jun 28, 2006 6:06:59 GMT -5
I read the KJV at home but have an Amplified Bible that I read during breaks at work.
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Post by Why Bother on Jun 28, 2006 6:36:56 GMT -5
To all you exe's - why bother reading any bible at all? There's simply too much to explain away, or plain ignore. And that talk about works, standards and judgement. Uggg.... Just watch Mel Gibson's pasion of Christ, its on video and DVD.
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Post by To Why Bother on Jun 28, 2006 8:34:48 GMT -5
To all you exe's - why bother reading any bible at all? There's simply too much to explain away, or plain ignore. And that talk about works, standards and judgement. Uggg.... Just watch Mel Gibson's pasion of Christ, its on video and DVD. To all who are like you? Why bother to read anything? In fact why are you reading this. As to the Bible, well the workers will tell you what you need to know.
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Post by roberta on Jun 28, 2006 12:29:40 GMT -5
The approved seller of bibles sells a variety of translations.
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Post by junia on Jun 28, 2006 12:51:50 GMT -5
The approved seller of bibles sells a variety of translations. FWIW, in my family two kids use the NIV, one uses the ESV, wife uses ESV, and I use either the ESV or HCSB.
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Post by vagabond on Jun 28, 2006 13:02:31 GMT -5
We have several transaltions, and an 8 translation New Testament. It's always interesting to compare the different ones. NIV leaves a lot out. That makes a good study in itself.
Like someone else said, read the Bible in front of you. Any time spent reading the Bible will bring you blessings! Get INTO the Word!
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