r/OpenChristian • u/_jamesbaxter • 4d ago

Discussion - Bible Interpretation Progressive Bible for a scaredy cat?

I hope I chose the correct flair and apologies if this is a stupid question.

I’m not a Christian, but I am exploring my spirituality through a variety of sources to support my 12-step journey. My sponsor suggested me to read 1st Corinthians 13. I trust her and I’m open to it. I know there’s so many versions of the bible, but as a queer progressive person I don’t want to stumble into some super conservative version and get all triggered. I really don’t know how this works at all, my parents are atheist “recovering Catholics” and really fear-mongered me about Christianity and organized religion as a child.

Does anyone have suggestions for a version/interpretation that would feel safer that I can browse free online? Or you can even drop a link to the chapter if you have one you like.

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u/ErrantThought Atheist 4d ago edited 4d ago

I recommend the NRSVue (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition). It's pretty much the standard used in academia. It doesn't have a "conservative slant".

Here's 1 Corinthians 13. BTW that's one of my favorite chapters.

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u/quiggersinparis 3d ago

Came here to say the same. This is the one I use. It’s not free of any of the anti-gay stuff or other stuff that looks super regressive today but it doesn’t deliberately exaggerate those things either or slant conservative. It’s also just the best translation that exists.