How many different translations of the Bible do you have?

Question

I have 34 different translation. My dad has like 60+ different translations. I often compare to see what people have to say on here. How many different translations do you have?

Answer 1

I have these:

New World translation,

Living Bible

King James

Revised Standard

Original greek and hebrew Diaglott

Modern language Bible



It's good to compare scriptures. Sometimes the meanings are brought out better in others and can help you understand it better. Some have footnotes that help you see the root of the words and give you references to other scriptures too which are of even greater help.

Answer 2

I have a Scofield KJV, a Thompson Chain Reference KJV, two New American Standard versions, an NIV Study Bible; with a J.B. Phillips New Testament, a combined Greek-literal interlinear with New Revised Standard on the margins (hey, this one was a gift), plus a 4-column parallel with KJV, NASB, NIV, and Amplified versions in parallel columns. Of course I can't use all of these at the same time, but I use the New American Standard the most. And I do this for the same reasons you do--to get the most complete take on what the New Testament writers are saying.

Answer 3

I count 6, plus two concordances, plus of course many more translations on biblegateway.com.



Additionally, I have a number of extra-biblical writings such as the Apostolic Fathers, the Pseudepigrapha, Gnostic and Hermetic writings, etc.



I love it! When I retire it would be fun to go back to school to learn to read all of these in their original languages. That's a long way off, though.

Answer 4

Two. The New World Translation and a KJV.

Answer 5

Wow thats a lot thats really cool =]

I only have the New Word Translation in English, and Hindi

my parents may have a King James version for the preaching work but I think thats it....

Answer 6

King James, New World, New International, Living, English Standard, Greek, American Standard, Childrens, Annotated. I am not a Christian though, so not a bad collection.

Answer 7

Congratulations! I just have six: English and Spanish

New World Translation

Nácar-Colunga (Sp)

American Standard Version

Reina-Valera (Sp)

The Bible in Living English

Scofield (Sp)

Answer 8

Five or six. The KJV reads the best, but all are flawed, as all translations must be. I found myself thinking "But you can't *say* that in Hebrew!"

So I shelved them all and now read only the Hebrew. I use the Artscroll edition, with an occasional assist from the translation in it, which is remarkably accurate, as much as any translation can be.

Answer 9

3... one is autographed by the late Jerry Falwell. I prefer the New Living Translation.

Answer 10

We have about 6 in English (KJV, NKJV, RSV, NIV, ASB, LB) in our house. We also have a German translation and a Greek translation. I don't read the German or Greek translations, obviously!

Answer 11

I only have about 5 different translations. But I also have the Book of Mormon, the Bhagvad Gita, links to Buddhist sites, and the Qur'an..



How much other religious texts do you own?

Answer 12

I have the New American Bible that I use primarily because I'm Catholic. I also have an NIV version and I have E-sword on my computer.

Answer 13

N W T , Catholic Duay verson,King James ,American Standard ,several more I have forgotten about tucked in the shelves somewhere.--Loves to sometimes read or hear the King James .

Answer 14

Since I only fluently speak English, I have only the KJV of The Holy Bible. I have read from the NKJV and the NIV version of the Holy Bible, and they do not appeal to me. So much of the beauty of the language & the heart of the KJV is lost in its watered down, modern fad-speak versions.

Answer 15

I only keep two - the trusty King James, and the one I use the most NIV Study Version.

Answer 16

Computer versions (that are actually worth using) : 7

NASB

ASV

RSV

NRSV

NJB

KJV

NKJV

CEV



Print versions: 5? (I'm not sure - I have many, and they're not all in one place).

TNIV

NWT

Oxford KJV (not the 1769 revision)

Rotherham

NJB



Others I have referenced online I do not count.



Jim, http://www.jimpettis.com/wheel/

Answer 17

Just one in print, but I have acess to over 50 at Bible gateway online!

Answer 18

10 different

Answer 19

I only use one. It is an updated version of the Authorized 1611 King James. I love it.

Answer 20

Well, my family owns a Christian bookstore, so over 100 are available to me.

Answer 21

I have four the KJV, the NASB, The NIV, and E-sword.

Answer 22

Many. I would like to get NWT just for the cutriosity. I wonder if JWs would bring it to me to my door if I ask when they come next time

Answer 23

The NWT and KJV... and I carry both in service with me.

Answer 24

2, one is arabic the other one is English

Answer 25

I only have one. I know boring huh? smiles. Have a great day.

Answer 26

Well then perhaps you've noticed there is little in common with them all? I've studied religion formally and that particular reality is what turned me off to Xianity. Good luck JW!

Answer 27

One. Only need one. Its tried and true. The KJV. Who needs more when you have something that has passed the test of time?





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lol, never thought I would see the day when people brag about how they have access to more Bibles than anyone else.

Answer 28

I have 3, but I also use e-sword.com which has like a gazillion you can download

Answer 29

people keep giving me copies, knowing fully well what I do with them. I have had over a dozen at a time.

Answer 30

one

Answer 31

The term "obsessional compulsive" springs to mind.

Answer 32

bully for you..I hope you enjoy them all. I have one and it suits me just fine! peace out.

Answer 33

1...the KJV....

Answer 34

None, I threw them all out.

Answer 35

I only need one: THE CORRECT ONE.