What is (are) the best translation(s) of the bible?

[Rev. Rye]

I like Tyndale's New Testament, Matthew's Bible, Geneva Bible and KJV. I like them because they are not corrupted versions like modern ones. You can access them in the link below:

http://www.studylight.org/

Oh... you're a KJV-only-ite. So, I take it you believe in unicorns? They're in the King James Bible.
These are the verses, by the way:
Numbers 23:22; 24:8; Deuteronomy 33:17; Job 39:9, 10; Psalm 22:21; 29:6; 92:10; Isaiah 34:7

[solja247]

I like Tyndale's New Testament, Matthew's Bible, Geneva Bible and KJV. I like them because they are not corrupted versions like modern ones. You can access them in the link below:

KJV is horrible and not accurate at all! It is based on a corrupt Byzantine text, the textus receptus.
Modern versions are better and more accurate, they have a lot more sources and manuscripts.

If we are going for the KJV I think it should be the KJV 1611
John 3:16
For God so loued ye world, that he gaue his only begotten Sonne: that whosoeuer beleeueth in him, should not perish, but haue euerlasting life.

[Lethe]

Best. Translation. Ever.

KJV seems to be most popular, though I find I'm partial to Torah commentaries and various translations of the Talmud for insights in to the Old Testament. The New American Standard Bible is one of the better English translations looking at the book as a whole.

[coffeeveritas]

I know Skeptic's Annotated Bible uses the King James Version, which, stylistically has always been my favorite.


Is there a certain one that's a favorite among scholars today? I know my dad had to get an English Standard Version translation for his theological studies. I'd ask him what's the best one to study, but I want to know from a secular/historical standpoint rather than an apologetic Christian standpoint.

I'm highly interested in Biblical criticism and such, so I wanted to know what are the best ones to use for comparative purposes and for accuracy to the original.

Do the different sects use different translations? What do the Catholics favor? Orthodox? Mormon? I know Protestants favor NIV and KJV in Church generally.

EDIT: Also, if you recommend one, tell me why, and where I might can access it online

The New Revised Standard Version is the English translation most often used for scholarly work. In classes at most any seminary, or in classes in secular settings about the historical nature of the Bible, most professor require students to use only the NRSV. This is because it generally has the reputation of having very careful textual criticism, and doing careful word studies. A lot of the misleading translations of common texts are corrected in this version. This is not to say other versions don't have their place however, as the updated NIV is in favor with many.
For the NRSV:
-A little bit about the translation itself (http://www.biblestudytools.com/nrs/)
-Then start reading here (http://www.biblestudytools.com/nrs/genesis/1.html)
-Keep clicking the next chapter button until you get to the part in Revelation where it says "Amen"

Hope that helps!

[theVOID]

I've got a metabible, I can't remember the name of it but if anyone's keen i'll check. It's a little tool that displays the bible in panels from a list of translations pulled from some Bible site (I think bible gateway) and display them side by side. It even has it pointed out what books and passages of the new testament are suspected and/or confirmed forgeries, as well as original translations And it has reference links for passages too.

I just checked bible gateway and it looks like the same content and annotations.

[Anomalocaris]

I thought the phrase "Overhyped Junk" is the most thorough, concise and accurate translation of the bible possible.

[theVOID]

We should add that to the meta-bible.

The CNBB (Chucks No Bullshit Bible)Translation .

[Justtristo]

I know Skeptic's Annotated Bible uses the King James Version, which, stylistically has always been my favorite.


Is there a certain one that's a favorite among scholars today? I know my dad had to get an English Standard Version translation for his theological studies. I'd ask him what's the best one to study, but I want to know from a secular/historical standpoint rather than an apologetic Christian standpoint.

I'm highly interested in Biblical criticism and such, so I wanted to know what are the best ones to use for comparative purposes and for accuracy to the original.

Do the different sects use different translations? What do the Catholics favor? Orthodox? Mormon? I know Protestants favor NIV and KJV in Church generally.

EDIT: Also, if you recommend one, tell me why, and where I might can access it online

My recommendation is the New Revised Standard Version because firstly, Bart D Ehrman recommends the NRSV and secondly, the translation committee was interdenominational (including Jews which were consulted for the translation of the Old Testament).

Here is a website to check out the translation http://www.devotions.net/bible/00bible.htm