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Brad Russ · 08-23-2011, 05:37 PM

I have never used any Bible other then the original King James version. When I first started reading it, I thought I was learning nothing, because I understood so little of it, or so I thought. Over the last month or so, Iv'e been speaking of the Bible, and saying things that I thought I would never know. Just because it doesn't seem like we understand, we actually do, and God will reveal all that you read in due time. I'm proof of that.

Marvo301 · 08-23-2011, 05:43 PM

I use the NIV (New International Version) because it is easier for me to understand than King James. Although I do prefer King James for memorizing Bible verses.

MrCleveland · 08-23-2011, 05:43 PM

I'll read any translation, but my favorite translation would be NIV.

catlover79 · 08-23-2011, 06:54 PM

NIV is the one I usually read. I do have a KJV, and would like to try reading it from start to finish.

Brad Russ · 08-23-2011, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

NIV is the one I usually read. I do have a KJV, and would like to try reading it from start to finish.

That's awesome Monika, I strongly encourage you to do that. I have read it three times, and it was actually quite easy. Most people think it's some impossible task, but in reality, you can finish it in less than a year, just by reading four pages per day. First time I read it, I purposely waited until Christmas Day to finish. I thought that would be the perfect Birthday gift for my Lord, and Saviour.

70s show watcher · 08-23-2011, 07:05 PM

the king james version

Brad Russ · 08-23-2011, 08:14 PM

I actually received a more modern Bible from Pat Robertson when I gave to them. It was called The Book. I started reading it, and it just wasn't the same. I like the old school style of writing.

icecream · 08-25-2011, 05:00 PM

NIV, what I've always used

The Great One · 08-25-2011, 05:18 PM

King James Version

ProudGleek · 08-26-2011, 11:53 AM

I read the King James Version, but my favorite is the NIV version.

MickeyMac · 08-26-2011, 01:02 PM

NIV study bible. It gets read often.

steevo · 08-26-2011, 02:35 PM

Most different translations have their strengths, but in my personal time, I like to use the New Living Translation (NLT). The NLT, to me, makes the Bible really come alive for me in its translation. I also use the NIV and New American Standard.

ThomasE · 08-26-2011, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

I use the NIV (New International Version) because it is easier for me to understand than King James. Although I do prefer King James for memorizing Bible verses.

I read NIV as well. I need to get another King James Version. I like to have that on standby. I also use my blackberry phone in church sometimes to look up scriptures.

catlover79 · 08-27-2011, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Seth

I've got five that I use and read as the circumstances dictate:

DRC, KJV, NAB, NIV, RSV-2CE

WOW. Awesome!!! I also have a New Living Translation Bible that I got a couple of years ago at the local Christian bookstore on sale.

old grouch · 08-27-2011, 09:57 AM

Harper's Study Bible-Revised Standard Version

08-23-2011, 05:37 PM	#1
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	What kind of Bible do you read? I have never used any Bible other then the original King James version. When I first started reading it, I thought I was learning nothing, because I understood so little of it, or so I thought. Over the last month or so, Iv'e been speaking of the Bible, and saying things that I thought I would never know. Just because it doesn't seem like we understand, we actually do, and God will reveal all that you read in due time. I'm proof of that.
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08-23-2011, 05:43 PM	#2
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,453	I use the NIV (New International Version) because it is easier for me to understand than King James. Although I do prefer King James for memorizing Bible verses.
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08-23-2011, 05:43 PM	#3
MrCleveland Drew Carey from Hell Forum Star Join Date: Nov 10, 2007 Location: The City of Cleveland, in The State of Cleveland, in The United States of Cleveland Posts: 14,224	I'll read any translation, but my favorite translation would be NIV.
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08-23-2011, 06:54 PM	#4
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	NIV is the one I usually read. I do have a KJV, and would like to try reading it from start to finish.
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08-25-2011, 05:00 PM	#8
icecream Cat-tastic and Whiskerlicious Forum Celebrity Join Date: Sep 01, 2006 Location: The Catacombs Posts: 20,762	NIV, what I've always used
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08-23-2011, 07:05 PM	#6
70s show watcher Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 20, 2008 Location: between point place and studio 8 h Posts: 4,549	the king james version

08-23-2011, 08:14 PM	#7
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	I actually received a more modern Bible from Pat Robertson when I gave to them. It was called The Book. I started reading it, and it just wasn't the same. I like the old school style of writing.

08-25-2011, 05:18 PM	#9
The Great One Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 29, 2006 Posts: 6,378	King James Version
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08-26-2011, 11:53 AM	#10
ProudGleek Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 31, 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 44	I read the King James Version, but my favorite is the NIV version.

08-26-2011, 01:02 PM	#11
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,004	NIV study bible. It gets read often.

08-26-2011, 02:35 PM	#12
steevo It is Green Senior Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,474	Most different translations have their strengths, but in my personal time, I like to use the New Living Translation (NLT). The NLT, to me, makes the Bible really come alive for me in its translation. I also use the NIV and New American Standard.
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08-27-2011, 09:57 AM	#15
old grouch Member Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2010 Location: montana Posts: 1,877	Harper's Study Bible-Revised Standard Version