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Which Bible Translation Should I Use? A Comparison of 4 Major Recent Versions is unavailable, but you can change that!

One of the most frequently asked questions related to the Bible is, “Which Bible translation should I use?” People often wonder what is the all-around best English Bible translation available. In this book, Douglas Moo, Wayne Grudem, Ray Clendenen, and Philip Comfort make a case for the Bible translation he represents: the NIV 2011 (New International Version), the ESV (English Standard Version),...

King James I of England did not appreciate the Geneva Bible because he thought the notes that accompanied the translation were too partial toward Calvinistic thinking. Therefore, he assembled a diverse group of the best scholars to form a translation committee in 1604, nearly 50 scholars in all. Rules and procedures were formed, and translation began in 1607. It was published in 1611. A wonderful 11-page preface preceded the translation. Unfortunately, most modern printings of the King James Bible