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Answer 1
Just judging from talking to pastors, deacons and reading on the internet reading from the niv and quoting it is blasphemy. Over 64k words have been completely taken out, versus KJB. Also some scriptures have been completely twisted. In all I guess why someone would say you should not read it is b/c Key elements have been taken out and words have been added. The Bible says not to add to his words or taketh away. So you be the judge.
Answer 2
While the NIV should certainly not be used for exegesis, neither should any other Bible in English be used for such a purpose. Translation itself causes a change in the meaning of the material and the greatest understanding of the New and Old Testaments can only occur in Koine Greek, Aramaic, and Hebrew. (Nobody would ever suggest that reading Anna Karenina in English is equivalent to reading it in Russian, so why would the most holy book be treated differently?) As for understanding what the Bible generally purports to tell, the NIV makes the Bible accessible in a way that the KJB no longer does. However, a better version (in the scholastic sense) of the text would be the NSRV which does use modern language as well.
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Can you read the King James version of the bible on line?
Yes, you can read the King James Version of the Bible online. Many websites offer full text versions of the KJV Bible that you can access for free. Some popular websites include BibleGateway.com, Bible.com, and KingJamesBibleOnline.org.
What Bible is used most by christians?
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The King James version is most easily the most read .
Why did King James commission the King James version of the Bible?
For the common man to read
What is the easiest version of the Bible to read?
Personally, I think that the New Living Translation is the easiest to understand.
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Can you read the King James version of the bible on line?
Yes, you can read the King James Version of the Bible online. Many websites offer full text versions of the KJV Bible that you can access for free. Some popular websites include BibleGateway.com, Bible.com, and KingJamesBibleOnline.org.
What Bible is used most by christians?
The majority of Christians continue to use the King James version of the Holy Bible but the easiest version to read and understand is the NIV version or New International Version.Although some Bibles are easier to read and understand, it has been the King James version of the Holy Bible that continues to be taught in most Christian Churches. Whether it be Sunday School, Worship Services, or Prayer Meetings.The NIV version is used in some churches, but it is mostly used as a reference book to understand the King James version.
How many times is read mentioned in the bible?
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Definitely King James Version.
Is there a protestant Bible?
The Bible does not have a denomination, per se. People of the Jewish faith read the Old Testament. Christians (Catholics and Protestants) read both the Old & New Testaments.AdditionallyVarious translations are adopted or approved by one denomination or another. For example, the King James Version (KJV) and New International Version (NIV) are commonly used among protestant groups.
Which version of the Holy Bible is accepted by most intellectuals?
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For the common man to read
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What Bible should you read for accuarcy?
what bible should i read that is most accurate the king James version it's not watered down like the other bibles. It's cut and dry
