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The King James Version (KJV)
King_James_Version Title: The King James Version (KJV)
Author: KJV
The NIV is essentially an accurate translation, though not as literal as the NASB. Its English however is more natural and contemporary. It is perhaps better than the NASB for new believers, children or those for whom English is a second language. It is good also as a second version to consult. The NIV was created and is maintained with the mandate to accurately and faithfully translate the original Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic biblical texts into clearly understandable English. The NIV is the most widely accepted contemporary Bible translation today.

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The New King James Version (NKJV)
New_King_James_Version Title: The New King James Version (NKJV)
Author: NKJV
The NKJV offers accuracy, beauty and ease of understanding, and is the preferred translation of thousands of today's most prominent Christian leaders. Quickly becoming the cornerstone for anyone interested in serious bible study.

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The New American Standard Bible (NASB)
nasb Title: The New American Standard Bible (NASB)
Author: NASB
The NASB, first published in the 1960's, is an excellent example of a formal translation of the Bible in English.  It is probably the most accurate “word-for-word” type translation available today. Therefore attempting to keep as closely as possible to the original language the English is often unnatural. However the NASB is a good version to use in Bible study where one is concerned with the form of the original Hebrew and Greek. The most recent edition of the NASB was published in 1995.

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The English Standard Version (ESV)
English_Standard_Version Title: The English Standard Version (ESV)
Author: ESV
The ESV Bible is a new, essentially literal Bible translation that combines word-for-word precision and accuracy whilst carrying forward the great historic stream of Bible versions in English-with literary excellence, beauty, and depth of meaning, in a fresh and compelling way. It is a perfect choice for young and old, for daily reading and personal study, for church and family, for teaching and preaching, and for memorizing the words of life. The ESV conveys the timeless quality of God's Word and that remains trustworthy and true to the original words breathed out by God.

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The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
Holman_Christian_Standard_Bible Title: The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
Author: HCSB
More than fifteen years in the making, crafted by the shared expertise of nearly a hundred conservative scholars and English stylists, the HCSB sets the standard in painstaking biblical accuracy and pure literary form. Accurate, yet highly readable, it's a translation committed to leaving both the grace and gravity of the original languages intact while carefully creating a smooth flow of wording for the reader. Stylistically, this inaugural edition contributes to the clarity of the written Word, arranging the poetic portions of the Scripture into complete lines of thought, and revering God's presence on each page by capitalizing all the pronouns that refer to Him.

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The New International Version (NIV)
New_International_Version Title: The New International Version (NIV)
Author: NIV
The NIV is essentially an accurate translation, though not as literal as the NASB. Its English however is more natural and contemporary. It is perhaps better than the NASB for new believers, children or those for whom English is a second language. It is good also as a second version to consult. The NIV was created and is maintained with the mandate to accurately and faithfully translate the original Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic biblical texts into clearly understandable English. The NIV is the most widely accepted contemporary Bible translation today.

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The Today's New International Version (TNIV)
Todays_New_International_Version Title: The Today's New International Version (TNIV)
Author: TNIV
The TNIV is a thoroughly accurate, fully trustworthy Bible text built on the rich heritage of the NIV. In fact, this contemporary language edition incorporates the continuing work of the translators of the NIV have done since its last update in 1984. The uniqueness of the TNIV rests in its ability to speak God's word clearly and accurately in English that has evolved and changed. The result is a Bible text that reflects the NIV, but also clarifies and updates passages and words to provide a more timely, contemporary English rendition for a new generation of Bible readers.

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The New Jerusalem Bible (NJB)
New_Jerusalem_Bible Title: The New Jerusalem Bible (NJB)
Author: NJB
In 1956, scholars from L'Ecole Biblique in Jerusalem set their minds to translating the Scriptures from the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts, hoping they could preserve the most sacred Christian traditions and stories. By 1966, the first English-language Jerusalem Bible was published. Since then it has become a favoured text for lay readers and scholars alike. The accessible language and richly recounted stories, poetry, and letters in this edition is consistent with previous versions.

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The Amplified Bible
The_Amplified_Bible Title: The Amplified Bible
Author: Amplified
The Amplified Bible is popular among many people. It is however not a straight translation, but it frequently gives several English words for one Greek word in order to convey the different shades of rendering or possible meanings. The Amplified Bible combines meaning and context in its translation of the Bible. This combination means that the Bible contains alternative translations and amplified terms so that the reader can understand the meaning of scripture more clearly. The Amplified Bible allows readers to gain an understanding of the different ways certain Greek and Hebrew words can be translated. This allows for a deeper, nuanced understanding of the scripture.

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The New Living Translation (NLT)
New_Living_Translation Title: The New Living Translation (NLT)
Author: NLT
The NLT is based on the most recent scholarship in the theory of translation. The challenge for the translators was to create a text that would make the same impact in the life of modern readers that the original text had for the original readers. In the New Living Translation, this is accomplished by translating entire thoughts (rather than just words) into natural, everyday English. The end result is a translation that is easy to read and understand and that accurately communicates the meaning of the original text. It is therefore a good translation to use with youth and adults who have difficulty with the traditional language of a formal equivalent translation.

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The Good News Translation (GNT)
Good_News_Translation Title: The Good News Translation (GNT)
Author: GNT
The GNT (also known as Today's English Version or Good News Bible) was one of the first meaning-based (or functional equivalent) translations of the Bible into English. It was originally published in 1976, and then it was revised in 1992. The GNT presents the message of the Bible in a level of English that is common to most of the English-speaking world. The GNT is still used widely in youth Bible study groups and in less formal worship services.

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The Message
The_Message Title: The Message
Author: Eugene H. Peterson
Readers who have either found the Bible to be an intimidating proposition or who are so familiar with it that the words have lost their meaning will discover that Eugene Peterson's The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language is a welcome way to read and reread one of the best-loved books of all time. It's directly translated from the Greek and Hebrew texts and is intentionally designed to be a reading Bible rather than a study Bible.

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