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1 | NIV bible | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 110581 | ||
Greetings EdB, The New Living Translation (http://www.newlivingtranslation.com) is an interesting new translation that can be very helpful in such verses as 2 Corinthians 10:13, where more literal versions such as the NASB get a bit "tongue tied".. 2 Cor. 10:13 "But we will not boast of authority we do not have. Our goal is to stay within the boundaries of God's plan for us, and this plan includes our working there with you." [NLT] Although I do not use the NLT in the same capacity as I use the ESV, NASB and, even the NIV, I do see it as a useful translation from time to time just to view a fresh dynamically-equivalent perspective on things.. Even so, the NLT does not have my full endorsement due to its free usage of gender inclusive language. But these are just my own opinions. While I am partial to the NASB and ESV, my girlfriend is partial to the NIV.. So I have been using the NIV a bit more lately, to study the Bible with her. But in my private study, I use the ESV and NASB, and may consult a dynamic-equivalent version, such as the NIV, HCSB or NLT from time to time.. If the New Living Translation is able to speak to you and further your own personal study with our Lord and Savior, then I praise the Lord for that! Blessings to you, Makarios |
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2 | NIV bible | Bible general Archive 2 | srbaegon | 110676 | ||
Hello Makarios, I use NLT for my daily (OK, almost daily) reading and have been surprised at a few things where it makes things clearer. I stay with ESV for studying and teaching. Steve |
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3 | NIV bible | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 110679 | ||
Greetings Steve! Good idea! When I started really reading the Bible every single day of my life, I began reading out of the NIV, which not only was understandable, but was, what I felt, a 'good balance' in a translation to read. But when I was converted fully to the NASB, I began to read nothing but the NASB, and I read it religiously for two years.. But then I picked up the ESV, and found it to shed a fresh perspective on many things that I had read over and over again. The ESV is much more readable than the NASB, and it is faithful and more literal than the NIV at the same time. So, you could say that I have discovered the 'best balance' in a translation for both reading and study in the ESV, even though I do go back to the NASB from time to time. That's neat to know that you have gone with the NLT in your daily studies, but to fall back on the ESV for serious study. Good choice! :-) Blessings to you, Makarios |
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