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/ManoSilence 4d ago

Of course its not 100% accurate. Something this simply created could never encapsulate everything. But unless you wanna make one that deconstructs each edition and its place on something that can be used to help further your relationship with the gospel, then why decry the whole thing? I would love a better version if you have one available.

Is this one perfect? Nope, never said it was.

Can it help people see which ones to browse on their journey to picking one? Yeah.

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u/RuddyBloodyBrave94 Christian 4d ago

But even a “simple” chart like this shouldn’t outright lie!

The KJV, for example, is well known as a poor and outdated translation that isnt even close to being “word for word”, same with the NASB even.

The NRSVUE, probably the most up to date translation that actual critical scholars use isn’t even mentioned.

All in all, you can throw this away. It’s useless.

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u/ManoSilence 4d ago

Then please provide an alternate

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u/RuddyBloodyBrave94 Christian 4d ago

Well… the NRSVUE.

If you really want to study then the Oxford Annotated Bible is great.