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Looking for suggestions on Bibles. What translation do you prefer? There’s so many types of bibles like study, journaling, etc. I’m confused! I have a few bibles. I feel lost reading the Bible it’s hard for me to understand how it applies to me and today’s world. I grew up in church but didn’t have formal bible study, just Sunday school at a very small country church. I never learned about salvation until I was an adult. I’m not saying it wasn’t taught, I probably didn’t listen well. I got the most out of adult Bible study at a Baptist church about twenty years ago. The preacher explained it so well. He moved away & I don’t go to church for many different reasons. I’ve got a Bible by Max Lucada & it’s the easiest for me to understand. For each scripture or story he gives a sidebar in today’s terms. It was cheap and the cover flaked off. (Still usable) I’m leery of bibles by preachers or evangelist after learning more here. I don’t know the Bible good enough to spot incorrect scripture. I’ve got a King James & NIV Women’s devotional Bible (this one has many notes from bible study). I’ve saved the various online church and bible links posted here. At the moment I’m using Bible apps on my phone. I found one that reads the Bible also. Thanks 😊
Translation isn’t all too important, just avoid the ones that completely change the bible. I read NIV Quest Study Bible, which gives tons of context and historical info while you’re reading.
Also find a teacher who is focused on what the book says not what he thinks you should think. Mike Winger on youtube got me started. Check him out you won’t be disappointed!
Translations are very important: many are based on unreliable texts.The best study bible is the KJV/ Zodhiates: Dr Randall Smith on YT is excellent. Other than that, be led by the Holy Spirit.
The main translations that are used by most Christians are fine, but yea of course it's important.
Excellent point though, be led by the holy spirit and seek God with all heart, soul, mind and strength, and you should be good 👍
I pray to grow in for God's wisdom and discernment. Sometimes one needs to reach a level of maturity before things fall into place, its important to keep trusting. Over the years I have become increasingly aware of God's incredible love, patience and faithfulness. We are very blessed.