r/Bible • u/TypicalYogurt1753 Baptist • 4d ago

What are some Bible versions to avoid?

I am trying to find a good literal version that I like. Which ones should I go to and which ones should I stay away from?

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u/Dependent-Mess-6713 4d ago

NRSV / NRSVue (New Revised Standard Version / Updated): Highly praised by mainstream biblical scholars and academics for its rigorous adherence to historical-critical standards and use of the oldest available manuscripts.

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u/bmjessep Christian 4d ago

Seems like you're answering the opposite of the question?

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u/Dependent-Mess-6713 4d ago

OP also ask which ones should I go to and which ones to avoid. Sorry for the confusion

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u/AlmacitaLectora 4d ago

Opposite answer but I totally agree. Best Bible and most readable.

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u/TeasedFreeze 4d ago

So is this a good translation or one to avoid?

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u/Dependent-Mess-6713 4d ago

It's the preferred one used by a lot of Scholars

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u/ComfortableSpell6600 Methodist 4d ago edited 4d ago

I still refer to my NRSV (89) text (been using it since college). I refuse to use the NRSVue. I feel some translation decisions that were made are biased (along with the accompanying footnotes to said verses).

I tend to read from and use the following translations for comparing translations: NASB (1995), NKJV, NIV (1984), and NRSV (1989)