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you are right in a way but in another way think that KJ version is the original and therefore more accurate then the new versions. In my country are also new versions of the Bible but in the end I remain to the old version. I understand that for some people is much more easy reading the new versions but from my own experience you can also understand the old one if you believe truly in God and if you sincerely you want to know Him. He will help you .

I'm only commenting because this was in my update feed, and I couldn't pass it up. But, Dyanna, actually no, the closest translation is the Greek. And the closest to the Greek is not KJ. It's amazing how much was added/left out of the King James. I believe we should study a version we can understand while comparing and contrasting it with other versions...including looking up Greek meanings.

I can understand if people grew up with the King James Version and that is there preference because they are used to it, but when they think it is the best version and say the devil wrote all the versions, that's when it gets really out of hand.

I'm Catholic, but just wanted to add re: Bibles that the Navarre Bible and the Ignatius Study Bible are awesome if anyone is interested.

Good review and comments. I have an NIV but still prefer my NASB for study. Just for reading especially New Testament I like The Message. But would never use it solely for study. But it does give a bit different slant. Never read Psalms or some othe books in the Message though. Loses the poetry.

Natalie, I couldn't agree with you more. Find a Bible that "clicks" and stick with it. I've read a bunch of the versions. Since I was raised Baptist in the 1960-70s, I started with KJV. I was given the Living Bible translation and this was the first bible I read cover to cover. I've since used NIV, NKJ, Amplified, Message, and currently use the ESV (mostly) although I am also reading the NLT because it's the version attached to a great study bible.
I have no problem with those who prefer KJV. This version has served the church well over the centuries. However, I take real issue with those who insist it's the ONLY legitimate version. Such behavior is cultish, in my view. While it is indeed inspired, the language has changed significantly since 1611.

The debate among the versions has been going on forever and will continue. We are blessed to be living in an age where God’s Word is so freely available. Which version offers the greatest spiritual insight? I think that is up to the reader. I have had instances with different versions in which I know the Holy Spirit was using His Word to speak directly and personally to ME. It’s glorious but it was not because the version was better, it was because I was seeking.

Every once in a while I’ll read the same verse in different versions. This is a great way to unpack scripture.

Pick a good version and become a disciplined reader � even if it’s for a few minutes each day. God will speak to you. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard a preacher speak on a topic that I’ve just read about in my devotional readings. It’s more about you and the good soil of your heart than it is about a given Bible version.

I recommend Which Bible Version Would Jesus Use for an in depth discussion on the topic. You'd be surprised to know there is NO original and therefore that argument is baseless. Good read if anyone were truly interested on the subject!

Sorry I just looked, the title is Which Bible Would Jesus Use.

Bizarre argument as God gave part of the original directly to Moses and Jesus referred constantly to the Scriptures....so there must be an original!

Actually the original as in original was destroyed many times. For instance, the king in the Bible that cut out a piece he didn't like and had it burned. Where is that piece? I know the author of this book could explain much better then I. It's not a bizarre argument when you actually stop and think about it. Check out the book. I promise you it's well worth your time no matter what viewpoint you take. The author is Jack McElroy.

And Moses' original came on stone tablets.. Of which we don't have. Nor do we know what language that was written in. Greek? Roman? Latin? Egyptian? Just saying...

It's a red herring. Don't you think God is capable of protecting His Word to us? Answers in Genesis have looked into it all....

Absolutely. Truth with always be truth. Answers in Genesis is awesome. But don't just take Answers in Genesis word for it. Just try the book. See someone who isn't a scholor's point of view. It doesn't have to change your point of thinking, but if you are truly open and interested in the subject it should be a challenge to hear someone else's thoughts.

For every Answer In Genesis that does the thinking and research for us, there will always be another company doing just as much research for the opposite. I could easily say Jack McElroy has looked into this all as well so that point is sortve invalid. Check out the book and write your review.

I alternate the Bible version I use for daily reading annually. This year I am using the NIV 1984 Study Bible version and enjoying it. Rotating versions means that I have a good range of translations available to me., and also reminds me that whichever translation we use, they are still only translations! SDG!

Daniel Wallace has an excellent lecture on available manuscripts, as far back as 2nd or 3rd century, in the Dig & Delve series on YouTube. But NASB is best word-for-word and with more available manuscripts than KJV. That said, NASB doesn't always get it right.
I don't think Answers in Genesis should be taken authoritatively.
No one reads the original KJV, which incidentally included the deutero-canonical books like Sirach and Wisdom.