My favorite is the KJV and my next favoriate is the ESV. I like them both because the scholarship of each translation was very dedicated to being essentially literal as opposed to dynamic.
I use a wide variety of Bible translations but the KJV and the ESV are my favs. I also enjoy the NASB. I'll use the NLT or the Message for paraphrases and looser teaching environments.
Seriously, I also recommend the Maxwell Leadership Bible to all church leaders. It is a phenomenal, practical Bible that has really enriched my ministry.
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Either the United States will destroy ignorance, or ignorance will destroy the United States. – W.E.B. DuBois
Thanks. Was not familiar with the English Standard Verison.
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My favorite is the KJV. My Bible program has 13 different translations, including the NIV (Normally Incorrect Version) and The Message (It's ok, but I can't say I prefer it.
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