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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),...

The Living Bible is not a translation but a paraphrase. It is loosely tied to the ASV, with Taylor summarizing the main thought of the passage. It retains “sons of God” in Matthew 5:9, stating that they are “happy,” instead of “blessed.” Instead of using the word “repent” in Luke 17:3, it says to “forgive him if he is sorry.” Judas is said to have “changed his mind” in Matthew 27:3. Women are never to “lord it over” men in 1 Timothy 2:12. A final example comes from Acts 13:48. While most translations