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1 | Why the NKJV over the NASB ? | Bible general Archive 3 | justme | 189739 | ||
I live in the center of Missouri, known as the "Bible belt". The question I have is, the majority of Christian Book stores are stocking mainly NIV and the NKJV. In the book store I use most has said that the NASB does not sell, and that most churches are going to the NKJV. I find that the NKJV is not near the indepth Bible as the NASB. Does the NASB not selling as well as the NKJV, seem to be in this part of the country or is this a nation wide experience. Why do you think this is taking place. Thank you for taking the time to answer this question. Blessings. justme |
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2 | Why the NKJV over the NASB ? | Bible general Archive 3 | Jesusman | 190115 | ||
One reason why I see the NKJV doing good is that it keeps the poetic flow of the old KJV, but it remains accurate and readable. I was raised with the KJV and still use it on occasion, especially when the congregation I am speaking to is composed of elders who use the KJV. When with a more eclectic and mixed congregation, I use the NKJV. When I'm doing a more deeper study or leading any study beyond that of preaching from a pulpit, I use the NASB. To comment on some of the translations mentioned by Hank, I use the NIV only on occasion when speaking to youth, and sometimes the ESB. I dislike the NLT with a passion. It's abhorrably mistranslated in several places. At one time I knew all the places. One place was in Romans 1. I'm not a very high fan of the Holman Christian Standard either. I dislike paraphrases like the Message and the Living Bible. Being a student of the Bible and of translations, I see paraphrase translations about as useless as a one legged man in a butt kicking contest. Anyways, Most of my study bibles that I use on a regular basis are NASB, NKJV, or KJV. Also, with my Degree in Greek and Hebrew, I'm a bit prejudice and favor the NASB, NKJV, and KJV over the others. |
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3 | Why the NKJV over the NASB ? | Bible general Archive 3 | Searcher56 | 190119 | ||
God's day to you, Bruce, I like your answer, because you are willing to make adjustments based on your audience, as did Paul (1 Cor 9:19ff). I switch translations, to get a better understanding and the Interlinnear (sp) ... I don't read Greek, Hebrew aor Aramic well. I am sad for those stuck on one translation. S |
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