If you believe there is a perfect Bible out there available which version is it?
Or is it a mix of all the versions?
Or is it a mix of all the versions?
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Perfect Bible?
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Jeremy Mason
Well-Known Member
I find the NIV is easy to read and the fact that it had most Christian denomiations approve of it translation appeals to me as well. On-the-other-hand, reading different translations may clarify difficult passages.
Charity
Let's go racing boys !
I alternate between my KJV and NIV. I think it helps to read several versions, sometimes you see something in a little different context than just staying with one version. Sometimes one small word can change the way I perceive a scripture. A lot of people tend to complicate the scripture actually I think it is pretty straight forward.
whereismynotecard
Treasure Hunter
I think they are all wrong.
Jeremy Mason
Well-Known Member
Which have you read?
Dunemeister
Well-Known Member
None are perfect. But I suggest that you use a bible translated by an interdenominational and professional committee, not one done by non-experts (e.g., New World Translation of the JWs) or by persons working alone (Joseph Smith's translation, Eugene Peterson's "The Message", The Living Bible). This will leave you about 30 good translations in English alone. By comparing the translations, you can see where the tricky bits are in the original languages, and you can see some of the issues the committees struggled with before deciding on a rendering.
Personally, I use the New Revised Standard Version (Catholic Edition, which includes the Apocrypha).
Personally, I use the New Revised Standard Version (Catholic Edition, which includes the Apocrypha).
Dunemeister
Well-Known Member
The issue here is the accuracy of the translations, not the veracity of the history or doctrines.
whereismynotecard
Treasure Hunter
I read part of one... I don't know what it was called... It just said "The Bible" on it.
Jeremy Mason
Well-Known Member
When I first started to read the Bible, I didn't finish it either. But when I was 24, I got the NIV and I was able to read it then. I'm glad I did.
whereismynotecard
Treasure Hunter
I'm not going to read any of them. I just don't like them.
Jeremy Mason
Well-Known Member
Fair enough...
FFH
Veteran Member
These are just different links to the Joseph Smith inspired version of the Bible.
Perfect Version of the Bible
The Inspired Version of the Bible
This is an LDS link which shows some of the errors in the King James when compared to the JST: Joseph Smith Translation
An explanation: Joseph Smith Translation (JST) of the Bible
Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible - Morm Wiki
Perfect Version of the Bible
The Inspired Version of the Bible
This is an LDS link which shows some of the errors in the King James when compared to the JST: Joseph Smith Translation
An explanation: Joseph Smith Translation (JST) of the Bible
Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible - Morm Wiki
Scott1
Well-Known Member
With apologies to Fr. Mitch.....
The "Perfect" Bible is the one you'll actually read.
3.14
Well-Known Member
Jeremy Mason
Well-Known Member
I'm getting that one right meow...I mean ribbit.
rocka21
Brother Rock
He stuck his head in a top hat to read the golden plates, correct?
The next day after this happened, I went to the house where Joseph Smith Jr., lived, and where he and Harris were engaged in their translation of the Book. Each of them had a written piece of paper which they were comparing, and some of the words were "my servant seeketh a greater witness, but no greater witness can be given him." There was also something said about "three that were to see the thing" - meaning I supposed, the Book of Plates, and that "if the three did not go exactly according to orders, the thing would be taken from them." I enquired whose words they were, and was informed by Joseph or Emma, (I rather think it was the former) that they were the words of Jesus Christ. I told them then, that I considered the whole of it a delusion, and advised them to abandon it.
The manner in which he pretended to read and interpret, was the same as when he looked for the money-diggers, with the stone in his hat, and his hat over his face, while the Book of Plates were at the same time in the woods!
that was just a quote from Issac Hale ( Smiths father in law) he was there and saw it.
To mestema: There is no argument. its a fact. It was just a little joke anyway. I know the LDS wont call there book the " head in a hat " version, but thanks for taking it so personal.
I guess you learn something new each day. right?
The next day after this happened, I went to the house where Joseph Smith Jr., lived, and where he and Harris were engaged in their translation of the Book. Each of them had a written piece of paper which they were comparing, and some of the words were "my servant seeketh a greater witness, but no greater witness can be given him." There was also something said about "three that were to see the thing" - meaning I supposed, the Book of Plates, and that "if the three did not go exactly according to orders, the thing would be taken from them." I enquired whose words they were, and was informed by Joseph or Emma, (I rather think it was the former) that they were the words of Jesus Christ. I told them then, that I considered the whole of it a delusion, and advised them to abandon it.
that was just a quote from Issac Hale ( Smiths father in law) he was there and saw it.
To mestema: There is no argument. its a fact. It was just a little joke anyway. I know the LDS wont call there book the " head in a hat " version, but thanks for taking it so personal.
I guess you learn something new each day. right?
Sola'lor
LDSUJC
The next day after this happened, I went to the house where Joseph Smith Jr., lived, and where he and Harris were engaged in their translation of the Book. Each of them had a written piece of paper which they were comparing, and some of the words were "my servant seeketh a greater witness, but no greater witness can be given him." There was also something said about "three that were to see the thing" - meaning I supposed, the Book of Plates, and that "if the three did not go exactly according to orders, the thing would be taken from them." I enquired whose words they were, and was informed by Joseph or Emma, (I rather think it was the former) that they were the words of Jesus Christ. I told them then, that I considered the whole of it a delusion, and advised them to abandon it.
The manner in which he pretended to read and interpret, was the same as when he looked for the money-diggers, with the stone in his hat, and his hat over his face, while the Book of Plates were at the same time in the woods!
that was just a quote from Issac Hale ( Smiths father in law) he was there and saw it.
Yes. I've heard that account before.
I could kind of tell.
rocka21
Brother Rock
Yes. I've heard that account before.
I could kind of tell.
Thanks, no harm done I hope.
And to stick to the OP,
I think there is no perfect bible, but I like to read the KJV and look up the hewbrew and greek meanings of words.
Sola'lor
LDSUJC
Thanks, no harm done I hope.
Nope.
I wish I could read hebrew and greek so I could read some of those versions that are closer to the originals than the KJV.