![]() ![]() Every version of the Bible has a slightly different aim in its translation. ![]() It is an accurate thought-for-thought translation of the original languages of the Bible and is widely accepted.Īlthough the NLT is the best overall choice for most people, it’s not necessarily the best choice for everyone. What version of the Bible is easiest to read? For many people, the New Living Translation (NLT) is the easiest version of the Bible to read because it uses normal modern English. I hope it can remove some of the barriers that keep you from receiving the benefits of studying God’s Word. Have you found the Bible to be difficult to read? Are you get stuck in your reading and felt guilty that you’re not enjoying reading the Bible as you think you should? You’re not alone. Which, by the way, is amazing: God’s Word is still changing lives and stirring faith in people throughout history. It was originally written a few thousand years ago in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. I probably listened to more of it than I was ever motivated to read.) It's very nice.įinally, if you want to know about Greg Laurie (my favourite seeker-focused teacher) you can listen to his great podcasts of the "A New Beginning" radio show via The Bible can be difficult to read. I own this and have enjoyed listening to many hours of it (most of the bible actually. > ESV Audio Bible, read by stage actor David Cochrane Heath. I mentioned that I love the ESV for study, so here's a print and an audio-bible version, just in case it interests you: (You might be able to get one free by asking for the "New Believer's Growth packet" from Harvest at 1 (800) 821-3300.)Ĥ. I bought this Bible for my mom a couple years ago. That said Greg Laurie's notes are invaluable, and this might just be a one-stop-shop for the new believer. It is a paraphrase, so you occasionally lose a bit of the poetics of the original text. I am considering buying one of these to have on hand just to see the notes.ģ. either a NKJV or ESV - my preference is ESV though. It's eventually worth owning a technical translation such as this one. Greg Laurie's START! Bible is in the NKJV and is probably the highest-reviewed "beginner's" bible from a technical standpoint (the notes are "not too biased"). Or you can download a dramatized version (with background music and effects) at - 1995 CEV Audio Drama Complete.Ģ. >You can find a an audio bible of the CEV read by ordinary Kiwis at , Although I don't own it (to see the printing quality), I highly recommend this as the #1 bible not to be without - just because it's a beginner's CEV Bible., and because Amazon's "Look Inside" showed it well.) I found a CEV bible called "Seek Find: The Bible for All People." It looks awesome, and if anyone wants to get me a gift. (Note: You can compare all these translations via or read them using the mobile YouVersion app. (Once you become oriented to the Bible with a translation like the CEV, the more formal translations like the ESV or NIV feel just a bit more "magical," albiet less readable. If you want a study/reference Bible (or a good audio-bible), #4's your winner. If you want one single heavy-hitter, go with #3 (list below.) However, if you can make the investment, get #1 for the Bible text and #2 for the beginner's notes and a formal translation to compare to. I say, readable/understandable first, then get romantic! You will find people fighting for one or the other based on their passion. Just be aware that you are always fighting a battle when choosing a translation: should it be more romantic, poetic, and accurate, OR readable and understandable. ![]() A friend asked me which specific Bibles I would recommend a seeker or new believer to buy. ![]()
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