I like this 'Life Principles Bible' at In Touch Ministries. This bible has background on each of the books in the bible and applies scripture to daily life.
Personally I tend to read the King James, but It's a little hard to read for some people since the language is dated. I've heard a lot of people like the New International Version, although I haven't read it myself.
There is a controversy with the NIV. I would suggest the New American Standard bible. But more than that, I would suggest Kenneth's Wuests's Expanded Translation of the New Testament. I do so because he translated the original Greek in original word order as much as possible, as well as using all the words necessary to convey what the text said. Remember, there are 'versions,' there are 'paraphrases' and there are 'translations' of the bible. Make every effort to get as accurate a translation as you can.
Since I was a kid all I've ever had was King James Version (KJV).
But I just joined Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), a Catholic process, because my late mother was Catholic and I’d like to share her faith. So for the Catholics they use the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE). This contains a few more books Tobit, Judith, Maccabees, etc, but also tons of foot notes and cross references. Useful for bible study, which is what I seem to be doing these days in the RCIA. Its also in plain english, a little easier to understand. So I’d recommend NABRE. You can get them for about 7$ plus shipping.
If you would rather listen to the Bible as an audiobook in your car or elsewhere, Alexander Scourby's classic reading of the entire Bible is available here: https://archive.org/details/Scourby1974 You can listen online or download mp3 files. I have a copy on my computer.
I would also recommend the Holy Bible. It's a fantastic time to polish up on that as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiXQmeuHTOY&list=PLciw59VByavAaZWBRNGtsfAVx3K5DyYWz
I tend to prefer the NKJV (New King James Version).
Me too. The NKJV is awesome.
THIS.
[(https://store.intouch.org/category/products/bibles/nasb-bible-large-print-hardcover)]
I like this 'Life Principles Bible' at In Touch Ministries. This bible has background on each of the books in the bible and applies scripture to daily life.
The app YouVersion is awesome as well. You can load any of about a hundred translations to read and it has reading plans and daily verses.
NASB - much more readable
This is excellent as well- https://netbible.org/reader
Online or hardcopy
The EWTN app has a Bible in it
Personally I tend to read the King James, but It's a little hard to read for some people since the language is dated. I've heard a lot of people like the New International Version, although I haven't read it myself.
There is a controversy with the NIV. I would suggest the New American Standard bible. But more than that, I would suggest Kenneth's Wuests's Expanded Translation of the New Testament. I do so because he translated the original Greek in original word order as much as possible, as well as using all the words necessary to convey what the text said. Remember, there are 'versions,' there are 'paraphrases' and there are 'translations' of the bible. Make every effort to get as accurate a translation as you can.
The Quest Bible has notes or explanations beside most verses .
Since I was a kid all I've ever had was King James Version (KJV). But I just joined Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), a Catholic process, because my late mother was Catholic and I’d like to share her faith. So for the Catholics they use the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE). This contains a few more books Tobit, Judith, Maccabees, etc, but also tons of foot notes and cross references. Useful for bible study, which is what I seem to be doing these days in the RCIA. Its also in plain english, a little easier to understand. So I’d recommend NABRE. You can get them for about 7$ plus shipping.
Here is the exact one I have: https://www.catholiccompany.com/nab-student-edition-sc-lightweight-paper-i7015/
All are good! My personal preference is NLT - New Living Translation
Red letter KJV. Christ's words are in red. The language is poetry.
tecarta android app, you can buy many different translations and commentary and concordances and it's all offline.
Having a hardcopy is smart though.
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If you would rather listen to the Bible as an audiobook in your car or elsewhere, Alexander Scourby's classic reading of the entire Bible is available here: https://archive.org/details/Scourby1974 You can listen online or download mp3 files. I have a copy on my computer.