Which of the following is the best version of the Bible and why?

Question

King James Version
New International Version
Revised Standard Version
The Living Bible
New Living Translation
World English Bible
New King James Version
New International Readers Editions
American Standard Version
New American Standard Version
Young's Literal Translation
Plain English Bible
New English Bible
Amplified Bible
Basic English Bible
Translator's NT
20th Century Bible
Modern King James Version
The Message
New Jerusalem Bible
Hebrew Names Version of World English Bible
Contemporary English Version
English Version for the Death
Good News Version
New Century Version
New Revised Standard Version
J. B. Phillips New Testament, modern English

Answer 1

Probably the New Jerusalem Bible. Because, you know, Catholic and whatnot. I think that most or all of the others are Protestant, which means that, while some of them are excellent translations, they lack some of the books that I would want.

Answer 2

1, King James Version

2. New American Standard Version

3. New International Version



These three are the most reliable. The King James Version is no 402 years old and it is the most beautiful use of the English language. It is the only version accepted by the cults and anyone talking with the cults needs to use it.



The New American Standard Version is the most literal word-for-word translation. It provides an exact translation but sometimes seems a little wooden because of that. However, it helps when other translations are confusing and is very scholarly and very reliable.



The NIV is very popular, very accurate, and easy to understand, and has some beauty in its simplicity. It is very acceptable.



One way we used to compare translations was to compare how Psalm 23 read in each translation. Of course, King James Version always wins that challenge!



Those are the only 3 that I recommend. The New King James Version is okay and I have one but I never use it.

Answer 3

Considering the versions mentioned in the list *and several others* that you have not listed...



In my subjective, amateur but well-researched opinion, here are the most accurate and precise, in order:



- New Jerusalem Bible

- Revised English Bible

- New Revised Standard Version

- Holman Christian Standard Bible 2010

- New International Version 2011



Here are **just some** of the reasons for my selection:

http://www.bible-reviews.com/charts_accuracy.html



Note that other Bible versions suit other purposes better than the versions mentioned above. The versions mentioned above are "best" specifically for the characteristics of accuracy and precision - for how well they convey the meaning of the source texts.



- Jim, http://www.BibleSelector.com/

Answer 4

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Answer 5

KJV - the first to be translated from Hebrew to English.

Too many times people's personal agendas/belifs influence Bible translations.



If you are interested in a history of the Bible I would suggest watching "A Lamp in the Dark". Although I don't agree with all of the film the history portion is quite accurate and very insightful.

Answer 6

There's a reason why the Authorised King James Version has stood the test of time.

It was styled to be read aloud. It was translated by clergy and linguists which were far better versed in theology than most of today's scholars. This shows in the phrasings of prophecies especially. It was thoroughly reviewed and has proven its worth by how many people made efforts to memorise it.

Answer 7

King James Version. Because more than any other English version you don't have to believe the words to enjoy the words

Answer 8

I like the KJV and the NASV best. It is not because I am ultra-conservative, just an educated person who took English Literature in school. It really doesn't matter if you are STUDYING, using a concordance, dictionaries, and commentaries. You will arrive at the BEST meaning of a passage that way.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

King James 1611. They all out bring out the same message though.



I just prefer King James.

Answer 11

The Brick Bible.





Why? Because it's Lego's for Pete's sake.

Answer 12

"The Second Coming of Christ: The Resurrection of the Christ Within You" because it puts the True message of Jesus into words we can understand nowadays.

Answer 13

The non bible

Answer 14

"Best" as in,.....



least amount of contradictions?

shortest?