AKJV Bible
With all the translations of the Bible how do I know which one to choose?
There are many many translations of the Bible.It has been well said if you dont like the way your version reads then use another,as there is surly one that YOU (man) will agree with and will say it just the way you like it…Of course it is mans ideas and words and thereby errounous .
No “Thus sayeth the LORD”.
Here are few of the popular translations:
The King James Version (KJV) — Translated in 1611 by 47 scholars using the Byzantine family of manuscripts, Textus Receptus. This remains as a good version of the Bible. It has been the most reliable translation for over three centuries.Heres more on the history of the KJV bible
The New American Standard Bible (NASB) — Translated in 1971 by 58 scholars of the Lockman Foundation, from Kittle’s Biblia Hebraica and Nestle’s Greek New Testament 23rd ed., which include the Alexandrian Family codices. Though academic in tone, it is said to be the most exact English translation available… I can show several faults and resons why thi is not so
The Living Bible (TLB) — A paraphrased rendition of the King James Version by Kenneth Taylor in 1971. This is not a genuine translation, but is a type of phrase-by-phrase commentary that was originally intended to help the author’s own children understand the scriptures. It is useful for inspiration and commentary, but for serious Bible study it should only be used in conjunction with a legitimate translation.
The New International Version (NIV) — Over 100 translators completed this work in 1978 which was composed from Kittle’s, Nestle’s and United Bible Society’s texts, which include the Alexandrian Family codices. This is considered an “open” style translation. Most think it a good, easy to read version,but beware of all those changes and omitting of God and The Blood
The New King James Version (NKJV) — 130 translators, commissioned by Thomas Nelson Publishers, produced this version from the Byzantine family (Textus Receptus) in 1982. This is a revision of the King James version, updated to modern English with minor translation corrections and retention of traditional phraseology. Again this is another attemp to destory the foundations of Christian.