This Version That Version

When reading any version, pray first asking that the Holy Spirit reveal to you that which the Lord would have you to understand. The Bible is just dead letters without the Holy Spirit to show us what God meant. Without the Holy Spirit the same verse can be twisted twelve ways of Sunday. I have found that a verse when I was a younger in Christ meant one thing and as I grew in my relationship with the Father, that same verse takes on more fuller and sometimes deeper meaning as the Holy Spirit reveals only a little at a time as I'm able and mature enough to except it. Do not worry too much if you fail to understand particular passages, it simply may not be time for you to understand. Always keep your relationship with Jesus, His Father, and the Holy Spirit open to Him. Seeking Him regardless of circumstances in this world. Always knowing in your heart that He will NOT forsake you.

Most pastors will have a preference.  Some prefer the Authorized King James Version for its popularity or traditional use.

Some without a thorough knowledge of the Greek and/or Hebrew believe the (NIV) New International Version to be pretty good, with some exceptions throughout the translation.

The Living Bible is not a translation but is a paraphrase. The Living New Testament was done for for the easy read by the "translator's" children.

My Pastor of Bible Chapel of Auburn, Dr. William Britt, prefers the (ASV) American Standard Version. Through his studies he has found it to be more closer to the original languages.

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