Comments on: Bible Versions http://www.tracekuhn.com/2009/02/25/bible-versions/ Random thoughts of a Christ follower Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:42:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Joe http://www.tracekuhn.com/2009/02/25/bible-versions/comment-page-1/#comment-23 Joe Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:03:38 +0000 http://www.tracekuhn.com/?p=215#comment-23 Do you remember the first verse we noticed that really showed the difference between the NIV and the NASB? Romans 1:12 To this day I think it's the best verse to clearly illustrate the difference between a paraphrase (NIV) and a word for word translation (NKJV, NASB, etc). While the debate over bible translations can be done in such a way as to cause more harm than good by insisting on one translation, it is equally as harmful to be carless about the scriptures. The Holy Scriptures namely the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments are the only rule God has given to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy Him. For that reason the scriptures should be revered. Do you remember the first verse we noticed that really showed the difference between the NIV and the NASB? Romans 1:12

To this day I think it's the best verse to clearly illustrate the difference between a paraphrase (NIV) and a word for word translation (NKJV, NASB, etc). While the debate over bible translations can be done in such a way as to cause more harm than good by insisting on one translation, it is equally as harmful to be carless about the scriptures. The Holy Scriptures namely the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments are the only rule God has given to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy Him. For that reason the scriptures should be revered.

]]> By: Phil http://www.tracekuhn.com/2009/02/25/bible-versions/comment-page-1/#comment-22 Phil Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:43:47 +0000 http://www.tracekuhn.com/?p=215#comment-22 The churches I have been visiting recently use NIV, so that's been the main one. Personally I like reading the NLT. I was brought up being told that the Authorised Version is the only true Bible, then the New King James... I guess the truth is no translation is going to be perfect because it's a translation, but some are better than others. Even paraphrase versions (such as the Message) while not so good for teaching and study, help me to rethink what's going on in a passage. The churches I have been visiting recently use NIV, so that's been the main one. Personally I like reading the NLT. I was brought up being told that the Authorised Version is the only true Bible, then the New King James… I guess the truth is no translation is going to be perfect because it's a translation, but some are better than others. Even paraphrase versions (such as the Message) while not so good for teaching and study, help me to rethink what's going on in a passage.

]]> By: TraceK http://www.tracekuhn.com/2009/02/25/bible-versions/comment-page-1/#comment-21 TraceK Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:30:49 +0000 http://www.tracekuhn.com/?p=215#comment-21 Jim. Thanks for the comment. God Bless! Jim. Thanks for the comment. God Bless!

]]> By: Jim http://www.tracekuhn.com/2009/02/25/bible-versions/comment-page-1/#comment-20 Jim Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:24:49 +0000 http://www.tracekuhn.com/?p=215#comment-20 I have used NASB for years. I do a lot of exegetical work with Hebrew/Greek for teaching and it seems to be the best version for us now.I used NIV for reading. I have used NASB for years. I do a lot of exegetical work with Hebrew/Greek for teaching and it seems to be the best version for us now.I used NIV for reading.

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