Christian Topic: Bible Translations - which do you like?

[MRNpoultry]

I like the new king james and new living translation. But I like the old king james to.

 

[B. Saffles Farms]

I also enjoy the New King James and the King James 1611. But as long as its a Literal Translation, and not a Paraphrased Translation, it'll work for me.

 

[Featherland]

When I study the Bible I use the NIV, NAS, NKJ and KJ along with the various concordances and reference books. I like to compare the different versions.

 

[Acre of Blessings]

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AMEN!!!! That's the only one. I prefer to say KJB 1611

 

[Felicitas]

The Douay-Rheims .

 

[Henrietta23]

NRSV and King James for the beauty of the language.

 

[cjeanean]

I did a lot of research while trying to find the bible version I wanted to read, and after comparing the different versions I chose the KJV. Most of the newer versions have omitted verses and passages entirely, and the way the verses are worded can change the meaning to something completely different. I'm not trying to start a debate, just to comment on some of the stuff I discovered.

For example, several passages in the newer versions have changed Jesus' title from "THE Son of God" to "A son of God". Anyone with half a brain knows that He is "THE", not "A". That makes a big difference especially if viewing in light of new age and more liberal views of the Bible. There are other verses that refer to Him as "The One", which is NOT His title. "The One" refers not to God, but to someone who has attained "god-hood". The only time He is referred to as "The One" is if there is some adjective following: "The One True God" etc.

I dunno, just some food for thought. I'm not saying that the KJV is without typographical errors, or whatever, all I'm saying is that based in comparison to the other translations I've read the newer translations remove and water down references that are very important, and other verses are reworded to come across as something entirely different.

Now, this is something I've often thought about: do u think Jesus was disappointed that He had to come to earth before Taco Bell and McDonald's were around? What about BBQ sauce??? And do u all think there's BBQ and steak in heaven???

 

[Timmo]

I'd like to apologize to everyone I may have offended the other night.

I was in a seriously bad mood, I'd had a few too many, and I went way off topic in a very disrespectful way.

I am truly sorry for acting like such an ass. I regret some of the things I said and the extremely rude manner in which I said them.

If I offended you, I hope you will accept my sincere apology.

 

[debilorrah]

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Wow, that takes a true person to own to an error in judgment like that. I am sure most of us who have posted to this thread, me included, prayed for you, and it is awesome that you would come back and apologize. Apology accepted and BIG

to you!

 

[smom1976]

we still love you...



here is a neat tidbit about christmas trees and its relation to Jesus
The Green Stuff: Christmas Trees
He came into the world…
Hebrews 10:5


In ancient Scandinavia, the evergreen tree was considered a symbol of life amid the bleak darkness of winter. Vikings reportedly cut down evergreens and brought them into their homes as a source of encouragement. In the 600s, Boniface, a British missionary, traveled across Europe using pines as object lessons of eternal life. Even the harsh winter couldn’t kill them, said Boniface, who also used their triangular shapes to teach about the Trinity. For centuries afterward, people cut down trees and brought them indoors, creating a celebratory midwinter atmosphere. As an added benefit, the tree’s fragrance provided a pleasing aroma during the confining months of winter.


According to tradition, it was Martin Luther who popularized trees as a Christmas symbol of the new life given us by the Christchild, and it was also Luther who wrote a carol that’s been sung around Christmas trees for nearly 500 years: “From heaven above to earth I come, / To bear good news to every home.”


May all the Christmas trees we encounter this year point our hearts upward toward our blessed Savior!



everyone have a wonderful time reading whatever version of the bible you love with your family in front of the CHRISTmas tree..