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Post by okie on Aug 25, 2019 5:30:41 GMT -6
On the subject of KJV vs other versions, that is a subject that hits close to home. I personally feel that the KJV is my preferred version, but with that said our church does not have a set version, and the Pastor uses another. My wife was raised in a KJV only church and it is very important to her. She does not push her views on others, but does teach with it in SS, or VBS. I agree with her point that if it is more difficult to understand and one takes the effort to work through it then it is likely retained. She was let go from a teaching position at a church school a few years ago, after teaching for 8 years prior at another school. The reason that was told to her coworkers by the administrator was because of her use of KJV beliefs, which she did use to teach from but did not in any way push her views on anyone. I was raised up in a time period where most of the Bibles I saw were KJV, but as other versions came available many people changed and for a time I went with a New KJV version. My wife points out a lot of times the differences in wording, between versions, and I have to admit that sometimes it is very different, while other times not so much. I feel like the arguments and division over versions is a source of confusion or distraction, for those who are non believers or new to faith. We all have a common enemy that is the subject of the title of this thread. As believers we are called to the service of The Great Commission. I have a KJV, a New KJV, and an NIV. I mostly carry the New KJV to church. My pastor preaches out of a New KJV but reads the KJV to cross reference. For my daily reading plan I use the NIV and reference the New KJV on some things. Hows that for variety. |
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Post by hook on Aug 25, 2019 7:55:04 GMT -6
KJV is what I was raised with. Now there’s a “new” version that supposed to be easier to read. When I read it, it doesnt even seem like the same bible. Dont even get me started on these churches with electric guitars and drums.
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Post by chuckie on Aug 25, 2019 10:23:05 GMT -6
I have the Interlinear Bible that I enjoy reading.
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Post by 1982vett on Aug 25, 2019 12:05:30 GMT -6
On the subject of KJV vs other versions, that is a subject that hits close to home. I personally feel that the KJV is my preferred version, but with that said our church does not have a set version, and the Pastor uses another. My wife was raised in a KJV only church and it is very important to her. She does not push her views on others, but does teach with it in SS, or VBS. I agree with her point that if it is more difficult to understand and one takes the effort to work through it then it is likely retained. She was let go from a teaching position at a church school a few years ago, after teaching for 8 years prior at another school. The reason that was told to her coworkers by the administrator was because of her use of KJV beliefs, which she did use to teach from but did not in any way push her views on anyone. I was raised up in a time period where most of the Bibles I saw were KJV, but as other versions came available many people changed and for a time I went with a New KJV version. My wife points out a lot of times the differences in wording, between versions, and I have to admit that sometimes it is very different, while other times not so much. I feel like the arguments and division over versions is a source of confusion or distraction, for those who are non believers or new to faith. We all have a common enemy that is the subject of the title of this thread. As believers we are called to the service of The Great Commission. I prefer King James also or at least NIV.....yeah old school.... frequently when hearing scripture read from some more recent versions I catch myself thinking.....not sure that’s actually what it understand it to say. Some have it to watered down to much and it changes the way it comes across to me. |
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Post by franklinridgefarms on Aug 25, 2019 13:41:54 GMT -6
On the subject of KJV vs other versions, that is a subject that hits close to home. I personally feel that the KJV is my preferred version, but with that said our church does not have a set version, and the Pastor uses another. My wife was raised in a KJV only church and it is very important to her. She does not push her views on others, but does teach with it in SS, or VBS. I agree with her point that if it is more difficult to understand and one takes the effort to work through it then it is likely retained. She was let go from a teaching position at a church school a few years ago, after teaching for 8 years prior at another school. The reason that was told to her coworkers by the administrator was because of her use of KJV beliefs, which she did use to teach from but did not in any way push her views on anyone. I was raised up in a time period where most of the Bibles I saw were KJV, but as other versions came available many people changed and for a time I went with a New KJV version. My wife points out a lot of times the differences in wording, between versions, and I have to admit that sometimes it is very different, while other times not so much. I feel like the arguments and division over versions is a source of confusion or distraction, for those who are non believers or new to faith. We all have a common enemy that is the subject of the title of this thread. As believers we are called to the service of The Great Commission. I prefer King James also or at least NIV.....yeah old school.... frequently when hearing scripture read from some more recent versions I catch myself thinking.....not sure that’s actually what it understand it to say. Some have it to watered down to much and it changes the way it comes across to me. That is exactly what my wife points out to me lots of times when hearing it read from other versions. At first I wasn't convinced it was too much of a difference, but then over time I have come to see where some scriptures really do seem to have been watered down, and thus seems to indeed say something different. I have heard several Pastors that don't currently use KJV, state that they learned scriptures from it and when quoting them they recite certain ones from KJV. |
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Post by texasbred on Sept 14, 2019 15:20:42 GMT -6
We just need to be very open minded when reading the bible. Contrary to the belief of many the "translations" of the scripture are not necessarily infallible and perfect in every way. Every time there is a new translation into any language you are then depending on fallible men to get everything exact. From what I read very few of the manuscripts are even reliable anymore. Meaning can be changed with simple punctuation errors so it's easy to see how one translation can and will vary from another. Words are added by translators. These use to always be italicized or a side note made explaining that something was added or removed and why. Hopefully everyone will find a good one that he/she understands and read it and apply it faithfully.
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