Subject: NIV bible |
Bible Note: 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 |