Guys, HERE is The Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Egyptian Semitic: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Egyptian Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"
I found the KJV a bit hard to understand prior to being saved. Since then it is much easier to understand. I got saved in 1977 and started reading the Bible every day. I've read the Bible through every year for at least 30 years and it's very comfortable and understandable. I really believe the Holy Spirit gives understanding.
@@InterdimensionalCabalto be saved is to repent from your sins and to believe in Jesus Christ as your Saviour and Lord. Then you have been saved from your sins and from satan and hell. Jesus says: He who believes in Me has eternal life which means he will live forever in the delightful presence of God. When we are saved God makes us new. We are born-again.
@@helgapenzhorn796 Acts 2:38-39,46-47 KJV Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. **[39] For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.** [46] And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, [47] Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily **such as should be saved.** the plan of salvation hasn't changed, it is only through repentance and baptism in Jesus Christ name.
@@InterdimensionalCabal 1 John 1:9 KJV If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. You see, Jesus Christ is the only one who has the credentials to meet God's requirement that we must be perfect, or that a perfect man die in our place, in order to live with God and actually "do life' with God for eternity. Salvation is truly a gift from God. Even the faith to believe in Him is a gift from God, lest anyone should boast about the good decision they made. Just asking the question: "What does it mean to be saved?" is an indication that God is presently working on your heart; preparing it for salvation. And I hope that is a wonderful comfort to you. And how is it that Jesus Christ is qualified? How is it that he meets the stringent requirements set forth by God? Well, first off, the Bible says that the sins of the fathers are passed on from generation to generation through the (earhtly) father. So the original sin from Adam and Eve forward is passed on through the man. And since no man can be perfect, God himself condescended himself to somehow miraculously be the seed that impregnated Mary(a virgin with a pure heart) so that she could give birth to a sinless man, Jesus Christ. So Jesus Christ was fully man while remaining fully God when he died on the cross to pay for the sins of those who believe that he died a substitutionary death for those of us who believe in Him. Romans 10:9 declares: That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Below, are some of the verses I've discovered are deleted / missing from ESV and NIV. Side note: A "real" modernization of the KJV is the MEV. Modern English Version. That doesn't have the below verses deleted. "Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” He answered, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” Acts 8:37 MEV "in whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:" Colossians 1:14 MEV "But this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.” Matthew 17:21 MEV Altered: "Study to show yourself approved by God, a workman who need not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." 2 Timothy 2:15 MEV
Well buddy l like how discuss the choices of different bible's.........up front with everybody and to me you got it exactly right when brought out the choice of the King James Bible........ to me that is the one and only Holy Bible......... for my opinion we don't any updated Bible and we don't need any add on Bible or book's or literature of any kind.,........ the King James Bible has all the information all True and all the Truth that any and everybody needs to get saved and to stay saved and to me that's the main purpose of having the Bible to begin with.........
And further more my Bible ........The King James Bible tells about what could happen to you if you add to or take away from the words of this book......and believe me God is not talking about a walk in the park........or not getting a cocoa cola and chocolate cake.........God is very serious.......... people go to messing around with The Holy Bible.........King James.........lt could cause a lot of souls to go to hell........in my opinion.........ln my opinion .......lm proned to believe that a lot of people in this world just want to change things in this world.......l don't believe that everything in this world needs changing......lf you change everything in this world then l believe that you take away the stability of and from this world.........
For me as an 81 year old widow, I memorized so much as a child and adult from the KJV. I read from the others but I go back to the KJV so as not to mess up my memorization.!!!!!!
I am not Reformed nor Presbyterian (Southern Baptist born and bred1) but I really enjoy your videos! I have so many different translations and a few paraphases but I didn't know there was anything other than KJV until probably 10 years after I was born again. And I find that I feel so "at home" with my KJV and the NKJ helps me with places that are not so easily processed these days. Thank you for being God's faithful servant!
Thank you Pastor Matthew, those are my translations too!I memorized the Psalms from KJV, beautiful flow and understanding!!! Praise The Lord Jesus Christ 🙏
I grew up KJV and started memorizing with that translation as a child. Now, at 60+, my go to translations are NKJV & ESV. I tried to love the NASB but keep coming back to my tried and true. Every year I switch to a different version for my annual reading plan and this year is the NIVUK. It’s refreshing but I can’t wait to get back to my NKJV.
No Hebrew speaker uses Yahweh or Jehovah when they read the text. Yahweh is the Tetragrammaton of the name of God which has been lost because they never said it.
@@slightlyopinionated8107 it's good that you recognize that the name Jehovah is referring to God, but before we launch into a debate remember that the name Jesus is accepted as meaning God's son even though most people know that his disciples never called him that, even the name yeshua would of been pronounced differently then than what we would say it. Do you think the ancient nation of Israel could be trusted to preserve God's name after having his son put to death?
It has been said that the New King James translation is the 'bridge translation' facilitating change in more modern translations. An interesting study into this is a book by David Daniels called 'Look What's Missing'. Translations are compared and you can clearly see how our scriptures are being changed. Some would argue that this is in part to meld world religions into a one world religion which is coming as we know by the book of Revelation and chapter 17. Whoa to those changing God's word. Revelation 22:18-19 says: 18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: 19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. In the words of Mr. T, "I pity the fool."
Thank you for this enlightening video. I have grown up reading mostly the NKJV, NIV, and NRSV, but have found the KJV and ESV later in life and enjoy them both for different reasons. I did what you said and just read Psalm 90 from the King James out loud, slowly, and meditatively. I am 11 days away from the one year anniversary of my mother's death at the age of 78 and the threescore and 10 and fourscore verse really teared me up. As someone who has struggled with the church for the past 5 years or so but still remaining faithful in private devotion, I really needed that reminder from our Lord in Psalm 90 about using my time here on Earth wisely. God's peace my brother in Christ.
I am sorry for your loss. I do have a question about the ESV. It is one I was considering for my study Bible. What do you like about it that translation and what makes it different than the rest.
@@carolynenochs9139I have the ESV thinline and ESV study heirloom Bible from crossway, the Esv is very very good since its word for word translation. That makes it true to original text, and makes it great for study material as it’s more text book like than poetry like as some other thought for thought translations or the KJV for instance. (Those bibles are still great, just harder to use and understand from a study point of view)
Thank you, this helped me a lot to decide which new bobble I want to buy, especially since a lot of people say the KJV is not as accurate. I grew up reading it and find it so beautiful and powerful.
I love my KJV. There are times when I pull out the NKJV to read, but within a couple of chapters I go back to the KJV, for the beauty and movement and the three-dimensional feeling I get from the sentence structure, if that makes sense.
Why in the world would these 2 bibles call Jesus as God's servant, this is wrong, so you do not know about this???? we as Christians know that Jesus is the Son of God, can anyone deny this fact, no, Jesus is God's Son, now you call out the NKJB precise translation, sorry you are wrong then why do the NKJB and the NIV state the following they are both corrupt NKJB Acts 3:13 The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, glorified His Servant Jesus, whom you delivered up and denied in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let Him go. Acts 3:26 To you first, God, having raised up His Servant Jesus, sent Him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from your iniquities." NIV Acts 3:13 The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus. You handed him over to be killed, and you disowned him before Pilate, though he had decided to let him go. Acts 3:26 When God raised up his servant, he sent him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways.”
@@joshuacrosby8176 those modern perversions are not quick powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword. Their butter knives and they're dead. Yes you can get saved reading one, but they have no power.
I had hard time with KJV coming to christianity late in life. So I came across the NASB and truly like it. Since then the NKJV was released so I’ve been using it. These are my 3!
The NASB is based on the corrupted Critical Text, see "THE WORDS OF GOD: KJB or Modern Bibles?" The King James Version 1769 is God's ordained translation, his perfect word, preserved for us today. See "Irrefutable Proof in 60 min: The KJB Superseded Hebrew and Greek" and many others from Truth is Christ
In addition to your PCA, I also recommend you go to Ethiopia and Eritrea a week or two before Christmas and Easter to Lalibela, Ax(ks)um in Ethiopia and The Monastery of Debre Bizen in 4:49 Eritrea.Both of them are on RUclips also. Just a personal suggestion . I am satisfied with The NIV and NKJV STUDY Bibles.
Except for the CCP revision. It's a blatant and willful corruption. Very disturbing... and entertaining to people who know better. What a shameful corruption! Communist leadership should never be in charge of any church ever. They can't seem not to corrupt it.
if it is real and accurate....most are not. Remember Satan is The Great Deceiver. Remember what Satan did in the Garden of Eden? He took God's word and he twisted it. And he caused man to fall into sin. Satan has not changed his tactics at all. He's a liar and a Deceiver there is no truth in him. Not all bibles are translated from the same text. One text came out of any of the church at Antioch. Mini Bibles of translated from a text that came from Alexandria Egypt. Egypt was a picture of sin and worldliness through the Bible. God had Moses lead his people out of Egypt. Satan is trying to lead people back into Egypt. Search your Bible for the words Morningstar. Find out Who each of those verses are talking about. Some of them were talking about Satan and later on they're talking about Jesus Christ. You have a fake Bible. The first John 5:7 about the Holy Trinity. God the Father God the word / son, and God the Holy Spirit. You have a fake Bible.
@@ronwilliams329 Hi, Everyone..., A ( CULT ) Bible, known as the Jehovah's Witnesses, and their own writing titled: "New World Translation". * It is ( NOT ) a real Holy Bible and many scriptures have been altered or changed and or omitted. * Please..., stay away from this dangerous ( CULT ) and you won't be hurt by their many punishments' and rules and regulations. Sincerely in Christ.., "Semper Fi" Mike in Montana :)
Great video. The Geneva Bible (1599) is great! If reading it you'll notice the definite article "the" is replaced with "that" which is jarring at first but you get used to it. What I have found with the Geneva is that it reads more "modern" than the KJV, like if the ESV and KJV had a baby. Plus it has the Reformers study notes which is a great help. Matt, your videos actually helped me leave my Baptist background and become reformed. Thank you! There isn't a Presbyterian Church around me that isn't liberal but I found a Reformed Church that uses the three forms of unity with its roots in the Dutch Church and it's been a blessing.
I used to be with a PCUSA (only because there where no PCA/OPC churches around but thank God Almighty that He brought me to a solidly Reformed Baptist (Particular Baptist) church. Praise God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit!
Okay number one.... He was educated by fools, graduates an educated fool. If you're learning from someone who doesn't know what they're talking about they're going to pollute your brain. Number two, not all bibles are translated from the same text. There is a text that comes out of Alexandria Egypt, and one that came out of the church of antioch. If you want to find out if your Bible is a fake.... Find it online and do a search for morning star. Read all of those verses and tell me who each one is talking about.... God is not the author of confusion.... Jesus Christ and Satan are not the same.... Go to First John 5:7.... Is your Bible talking about the Holy trinity of God? Or is it talking about some blood water and whatever. Does Bible teaches Christ is God and that he created all things? If not you have a Fake Bible regardless of how or who you learn to translate from. If you want to learn god's real word all you need is God's real word and the Holy Spirit of God to teach you.
I appreciate your comments on this. People often need a simple approach. I did take a couple semesters of Biblical Hebrew. Certainly not nearly enough, but it did give me a great appreciation for the challenge translators face. My normal reading version is NASB - I have become accustomed to reading the portions that use the "thee-s and thou-s" instead as modernized words. I use the Key Word Study Bible because it contains Hebrew and Greek dictionaries. What I recommend for others - who will not be studying Hebrew and Greek, is this ... Fundamentally, recognize there is a big difference between READING the Bible and STUDYING the Bible. Bible STUDY will get us blessing after blessing. But even for serious Bible students, we should not forget we all need at times to put the study versions and tools down and just pick up the Bible and READ and READ and READ. You will fall in love with reading the Bible and NOT want to stop! For reading - find a mainline version that is readable for you. Sounds simplistic, but it is truly important. So the version for reading is not so technically important as it may be for studying. Now, for studying, My advice is different. FIRST, start with an interlinear seriously!. I know of one available free online: Interlinear Scripture Analyzer from Scripture4all.org is freely downloadable. They tell you what original sources they use. But I find the greatest benefit to me is it makes me very aware of words in the original language. You get to see how the syntax and grammar is very different from English. Sometimes the words are similar enough the meaning is recognizable to me as an English speaker. But keep at it and you will come across some verses where you will shake your head and be very thankful there were translators to turn it into readable English. Hopefully you will join me is thinking that bickering over the ENGLISH words is futile. Then consider the element of copyright restrictions. There is a limit to how many English words can be used in the same order before a publishing house would be guilty of plagiarism. SECOND, compare the translations of several versions. Use BibleGateway.com's parallel function. Since there is no perfect "Word for word" translation of Biblical Hebrew or Biblical Greek into English, by comparing many, we are more likely to be exposed to the alternate shades of meaning these languages contain. Revealing alternate shades of meaning was a goal of "The Amplified Bible". And it is a worthy alternate to consider. Try it in BibleGateway.com to see how your favorite passages would look. THIRD, for Old Testament passages, be sure to also consider the Septuagint (LXX). The Septuagint is a Greek version of the Hebrew Scriptures which was translated a few hundred years before Jesus. As a new believer (a long time ago) when I saw the OT being quoted by NT authors, I would look up the cross- referenced OT passage and read it in the OT. But many times there were significant differences between the OT passage and the NT quote. For example, look at Acts 2:25-28 and compare to Psalms 16:18-11. OK, they are quite similar, but why the differences? NT Authors were usually already writing in Greek. So the OT they used was not the Hebrew Scriptures, but the LXX. FOURTH, Our brains absorb information differently when we READ versus when we HEAR. I had the Bible on CD for listening as I drove. There were times I would HEAR something that I felt was different from what I was familiar to having READ. Later when I would look up the passage to read it I would see the audio recording was accurate after all. So there is a benefit to listening to the Bible in the car AS WELL AS reading our Bibles. FIFTH, Regardless of which version we choose, the most important thing of all is to Read and Read and to keep Reading!
KJV vs ESV A simple test on how a translation treats the deity of Jesus Christ…. 1 Timothy 3:16 ESV- “Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.” KJV- “And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. “ Notice the ESV and may I add NASB, NIV, New World Translation (JW’s Bible) Omitted “God” for “He”! “He” could be anyone , me, you, or anyone else! (Example: I was manifested in the flesh when I came into this world; I was vindicated in the spirit when I was born again; I am seen of angels then and now, etc) The King James Version specifically states that Jesus is God! Now the “Spirit of truth” would not testify otherwise!
Great post in addition to the video, thanks! I agree listening to the Bible and reading it are quite different experiences! I often listen to a version on Audible as I have young children and don’t have much peace to sit down and read. It has been a God-send 😁🙏
December 2021, my wife I decided we needed to strengthen our weak Bible knowledge. We read Bible in a year, every day in 2022. It was the NIV, which while glad we read it, wasn’t what we were looking for. This year we are both reading Bible in a year NKJV. Love it. My hunger for more word grew ferocious last fall & I bought a nice KJV, had never spent extensive time in it, it’s amazing. In January I added David Nortons New Cambridge Paragraph Bible. Love them both. Using the Bible in a year format I felt the room for one more a day; earlier this month I added my 2001 ESV. I was pleasantly surprised when I watched your video by the triangle. My wife added an NASB 95, I might add an NASB 77 to my mix. When I die I want to go to Heaven with a solid grasp on The Word. God bless you.
Since you’ve studied the Bible so much…love to hear your explanation as to why the Exodus & Moses isn’t recorded in any historical way. How if they “exited” Egypt and during that “time period” the Egyptians also were in control of Israel. Then how for 40 years - Moses went in a circle in a small section of the desert. On top of that, translations misquote “Red Sea” and “Reed Sea” constantly.
Thank you for your videos. You are bringing Biblical Theology in a straight forward no nonsense way that is easy to understand. I can't quite call myself reformed but I find that reformed pastors, such as you are really speaking to my spirit. R. C. Sproul is one of my favorite authors / Teachers and I'm looking forward to getting your new book. Thank you again.
Thanks so much for this video. Being 74, I was raised on the King James translation of course, but my favorite is the New King James translation. I think I have a copy of every translations there is, including the English Standard and 1977 edition of the New American Standard. And my son and his family gave me a new Geneva Bible for Christmas. Love it.
I love the NASB as well--the older 1977 edition, not the more modern ones which have changed critical things. I love how it keeps the more intimate language of Thee and Thou in place when addressing God in prayer. There is nothing more intimate than prayer--expecially in John 17 when it is a conversation within the Godhead. To change it so that Jesus is saying 'you' to the Father in prayer is like Jesus putting the Father at arms length. Stick with the 1977 NASB, thank you. The newer ESV and NKJV just change things too much as compared to the NASB 1977 edition. They have been trying to change things ever since that Masterpiece was done. (Satan was not happy with that version so he went into overtime coming up with all the new versions to confuse people after that--even 'modernizing' the NASB 1977 version in 1995 and 2000....)
I’ve been in love with the (HCSB) for years. I’m a pastors son so I grew up on the KJV. But it doesn’t flow naturally in its language as it’s old English. Today I bought the ESV study bible and I think it’s much easier to understand and that’s important amongst us millennials. I believe God is speaking to us in a today’s voice. I say all that to say we should all find a bible that we’re comfortable with reading and studying. The Bible helps to connect our faith to heaven.
I am a Missouri Synod Lutheran and I love reading the ESV. I have a lot of King James given to me by relatives. Nothing like psalm 23 or Luke chapter 2 in King James. I like the NASB as I have know a few seminary professors who used it until ESV came out. That’s my take.
I’m right there with you, came out of a KJV only tradition, but now in my studies i rely on the KJV and ESV mainly for the reason you sited. When doing my daily devotional reading, I still love the flow and language of the KJV. Thanks for the great content of this video.
HERE is The Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Egyptian Semitic: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Egyptian Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"
@@Praise___YaH So when Jesus was dying on the cross, who was he praying to when he prayed, "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me"? By the way, you gave no proof of anything. You asserted a translation that is not the same text the scriptures were given in. On the other hand, you havee not detailed where one could gind this, "Ancient Egyptian Semitic" Where do I find this and can it be read by a non speaker of the language you say it is in? I don't think I saw anything like that in all I have available to me and when it is 30,000 resources with Logos, why could I not find it in Logos? So you are what? A oneness Pentecostal of some soort?
@@davidemme2344 - 2 Things 1. Revelation 22:16 jesus is the “offspring of David”, jesus, The “Bright Morning STAR”, IS LUCIFER, the “son STAR of Morning/Dawn” (Isaiah 14) 2. Moshe (Moses), was born in Egypt, raised by the Egyptian Pharaohs daughter and Egyptian Semitic was his language, NOT Hebrew. The Hebrew language did not exist until 300 years after Moshe’s death Isaiah 19:25 “Blessed be Egypt my people...”
@@davidemme2344 Salvation is Simple sir HalleluYAH translates “Praise ye YaH” YaH is The Heavenly Father YaH arrives via the TENT OF MEETING YaH was Who they Crucified for our sins ** NO FEMALE INVOLVED WHATSOEVER ** - Hebrew Book of Isaiah Isaiah 42:8 "I am YaH; that is my Name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols. Isaiah 43:11 I, I am YAH, and there is no other Savior but Me. Isaiah 45:5 I am YaH, and there is none else.
All that bible worshipers can see and believe is “all scripture was given by inspiration of God”. They search the scriptures for in them they THINK they have eternal life but they never come to the Living Christ that they might actually have life (John 5:39-40). Bible worshipers are covenant breakers, because they reject the Holy Spirit (New Covenant)
Thanks so much for this video. I was raised on the KJV then later the NKJV. Then a SS teacher said he liked the ESV, I had to get one. But never could warm up to it, guess too many years in NKJV. Then I met a missionary living in Greece and speaks Greek. He said the NASB was his go to over any of the others. Got one of those and again, couldn't warm up to it so I'm back in my trusty NKJV.
The best thing about the KJV is that Strong's numbering system is keyed to it. When I study with the ESV, I have the KJV in parallel so that I can find the Greek & Hebrew words to look up.
I did some research into Bible translations before I bought one and those three Bibles came out on top in every test and recommendations. My wife kindly bought me an ESV Study Bible and I love it. It's full of historical information and maps etc. I'm so glad you also chose it as one of three choices.
You all should also check out the analytical literal translations (alt3) of the bible by gary f zeolla its a bible set so and has concordance and companion and (why these books are in the bible) books so to me it's more trustworthy when an author can back up what he did also you can add and take away books that you think is canonical and have a place in the bible or not. Also check out the third testament spirit of truth I hope to hear more people conversate and debat it but as far as can tell it's scriptural and the knowledge of it has been proven based of my experience the only thing is that I can't find much research about it so I'm hoping to see videos of research. Plus based on my research god seems to be calling an Era every 2000 years and has been releasing a book around every Era. In around 2000bc he released the old testament around 400ad he released 2nd testament and about 1900 he released the third testament spirit of truth. I know things are done in cycles to. And I know people miss out on understanding and seeing his miracles because they aren't truly following him that's what happens to the people who knew about Jesus but weren't truly following the made the mistake of crucifying him.
Pastor Matthew, I admire your dedication to learning the original languages which the Bible was written in. I am learning Greek now 3 months in and I am really struggling. Spanish and Italian is a breeze by comparison. How long had it taken you to feel somewhat comfortable in this beautiful language? I actually fell in love with this language it is really an underrated and a hidden gem of a language. By the way the King James Bible was my very first Bible and it will always be the only one to service my needs, Best Bible ever.
We use kjv at church. I really enjoy John McArthur’s Legacy Standard Bible for personal reading at home. I too was surprised by the message. I learned so much reading thru it. It’s almost like an explanation of the bible. Very helpful read.
*Come out of Babylon's churches (confusion), and put away your bible Idols (Bible = Babel = Confusion)* All that bible worshipers can see and believe is “all scripture was given by inspiration of God”. They search the scriptures for in them they THINK they have eternal life but they never come to the Living Christ that they might actually have life (John 5:39-40). Bible worshipers are covenant breakers, because they reject the Holy Spirit (New Covenant)
KJV NKJV and the legacy are the best The rest are getting to liberal in their theology! ESV has some issues as well by Changing some meanings to words!! Have a blessed day all!
I am one of the souls that Jesus saved, when I was a 22yo married college student!! It still brings tears to my eyes. It was 1973 and KJV was the MAIN Bible in the church I attended. I taught in a Christian School and that was the version we used. I believe that learning to read KJV really helps with brain vebal developement of the brain. In fact when I was in elementary school and Bible reading was included we memorized things from the KJV. However I was always confused by Psalm 23, but as a 1st grader I wondered why the three girls:Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy, were following him around. As as a very new Christian I began trying to read a new translation/paraphrase, every year. Most of them have faded into obscurity. But then the NIV came out and I still love the 1984 version, whiich is falling apart. My next favorite was ESV. As a young woman, even in the 60's and 70's, the masculine language in Bibles did not bother me, one I started actually reading them. I am a mild feminist, but I hate when people ruin great writing in an attempt to be PC. Such as rewording the Carol, Let Chrisian folks rejoice instead of men. Which ruins the poetry. I am considering goint to the NKYV, because my ESV and are literally falling apart. But I don't like the actual book I just bought. So I am not sure.
These are the three Bibles i own, KJV is my prayer Bible and marked up for prayer by me, the ESV is my journaling Bible and the NKJV is my unmarked reading Bible I can take anywhere with me. Love them all
CSB is legitimately great, we adopted it at our church plant in rough area. Makes great translation choices, and isn't afraid to drop well known phraseology to do good translation (see Psalm 23). Perfect for unchurched new Christians in my opinion.
KJV vs ESV & CSB A simple test on how a translation treats the deity of Jesus Christ…. 1 Timothy 3:16 ESV- “Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.” KJV- “And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. “ Notice the ESV and may I add CSB, NASB, NIV, New World Translation (JW’s Bible) Omitted “God” for “He”! “He” could be anyone , me, you, or anyone else! (Example: I was manifested in the flesh when I came into this world; I was vindicated in the spirit when I was born again; I am seen of angels then and now, etc) The King James Version specifically states that Jesus is God! Now the “Spirit of truth” would not testify otherwise!
My two recommendations are the NKJV and the ESV. I think the NKJV is best for the Old Testament while the ESV is my choice for New Testament. For my "old" translation I prefer the 1599 Geneva Bible. If you want to get a KJV, get a 1611 edition, especially if it has both prefaces, the first to the king and the second to the readers. It throws cold water on a lot of the KJV only arguments.
I grew up kjv, preached from it for years. Still has a huge place in my heart, as well as nkjv. But most recently I'm preaching from nasb. In my personal devotions I'm reading from the lsb. Good call on your top three.....
HERE is The Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Egyptian Semitic: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Egyptian Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"
You all should also check out the analytical literal translations (alt3) of the bible by gary f zeolla its a bible set so and has concordance and companion and (why these books are in the bible) books so to me it's more trustworthy when an author can back up what he did also you can add and take away books that you think is canonical and have a place in the bible or not. Also check out the third testament spirit of truth I hope to hear more people conversate and debat it but as far as can tell it's scriptural and the knowledge of it has been proven based of my experience the only thing is that I can't find much research about it so I'm hoping to see videos of research. Plus based on my research god seems to be calling an Era every 2000 years and has been releasing a book around every Era. In around 2000bc he released the old testament around 400ad he released 2nd testament and about 1900 he released the third testament spirit of truth. I know things are done in cycles to. And I know people miss out on understanding and seeing his miracles because they aren't truly following him that's what happens to the people who knew about Jesus but weren't truly following the made the mistake of crucifying him..
Very well presented. Best explanation I've heard for NKJV. Thank you for sharing. I wish you could have touched on what was used by Christians pre 1500s.
Great video! I am a new believer and was given a NKJV study Bible. I really like it, but have a hard time understanding some of the terms and sentence structures. The ESV really helped me. But then I had people telling me the NASB is better. I feel great reading the two I have. But being someone who really wants to study the word and understand it to its fullest, it’s refreshing to know that someone who studies as much as you do prefers the same. God Bless you and everyone who reads this comment!
Welcome to the family of God❣️ I was saved during the “Jesus Revolution” so I’m an old lady, but I still get so excited to meet a new believer! May our Father continue blessing you with the realization of His passionate love for you and with a growing, deep, intimate relationship with Jesus, and may His Spirit continue filling you with increasing hunger for His word! That (His word) is what will sustain you in whatever trials you might go through and it will give you all the wisdom and discernment you’ll need to navigate these days when even the existence of Truth is being challenged. God bless you, dear brother! ❤
The KJV is God's perfect and preserved words, I promise you. All the other versions are corrupt catholic knockoffs to put it kindly. Pray about it sincerely and ask God to show you if I'm lying. We are in the greatest apostasy today since the dark ages
I use kjv. My wife uses niv and we keep a nkjv in the house so we often cross-reference between the 3. I've found that this helps to get a closer understanding of the meaning as originally intended.
Why in the world would these 2 bibles call Jesus as God's servant, this is wrong, ???? we as Christians know that Jesus is the Son of God, can anyone deny this fact, no, Jesus is God's Son, now they say NKJB precise translation, then why do the NKJB and the NIV state the following they are both corrupt NKJB Acts 3:13 The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, glorified His Servant Jesus, whom you delivered up and denied in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let Him go. Acts 3:26 To you first, God, having raised up His Servant Jesus, sent Him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from your iniquities." NIV Acts 3:13 The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus. You handed him over to be killed, and you disowned him before Pilate, though he had decided to let him go. Acts 3:26 When God raised up his servant, he sent him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways.”
I use the 3 Bible translations you mentioned. KJV, NKJV & THE ESV. I used these 3 for years. Great teaching on the translations. Just ran across your channel today.
KJV vs ESV A simple test on how a translation treats the deity of Jesus Christ…. 1 Timothy 3:16 ESV- “Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.” KJV- “And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. “ Notice the ESV and may I add NASB, NIV, New World Translation (JW’s Bible) Omitted “God” for “He”! “He” could be anyone , me, you, or anyone else! (Example: I was manifested in the flesh when I came into this world; I was vindicated in the spirit when I was born again; I am seen of angels then and now, etc) The King James Version specifically states that Jesus is God! Now the “Spirit of truth” would not testify otherwise!
The New Testament was 1st written in Aramic since that was the language spoken at the time of Jesus by Hebrews. Then it was translated into Greek. Even the old Testament in Hebrew was translated into Greek before it was translated into English. I have been enjoying looking up those original Aramic writings. It's so fascinating. Helps me understand at a whole new level. Thanks for your recommendation. I grew up on only the KJV, then turned to RSV for the remainder of my life. Now want to read the ESV and NIV.
In my early years I loved the Revised Standard Version. In my middle years I loved the New King James Version. Since I've retired I have come to really love the old King James Version. I've tried the Tree of Life and some modern english versions and the very Hebraic Cepher version, but never loved them like those first three I mentioned. Regardless of which version you pick, just be sure to read the Bible. We need a dose of it daily to keep out of the darkness, and to become salt and light, and be renewed in our mind. God Bless you.
I forgot to mention that comparing translations to the Burean Study translation has gleened great insites for me. I think it is the next version I'd like to buy. I use it on the Bible Hub app.
I use a NIV 1984 print that was gifted to me when I was saved in 2010 which luckily was right before it was replaced with the 2011 NIV revisal. It’s special to me because of that reason and you can tell how much it’s been used. Never written in it other than my name on the first blank page and I love it but I also use an ESV study Bible from crossway and I just ordered an illuminated ESV Psalms scripture journal because psalms is my favorite book and would love to write down my thoughts and what the Lord puts in my heart during that reading time as well as what certain verses mean to me. I’m slowly dipping my toes into the ESV translation as I try to gather more knowledge to eventually be able to minister and spread the gospel. My 1984 NIV Bible has a special place in my heart and will be the one I use for my personal use while the ESV will be for my own personal Bible studies and write down thoughts that the Lord instills in me while reading as well as highlight verses that stand out to me that I may need in the future. The KJV is difficult for me to read as English is my third language and since I live in the U.S. I choose to pray and read scripture in English I prefer translations that are easier for me to read. And because English is the language that’s most common around the world today just like how Greek was a common language during the time of Jesus and the apostles during their time of ministry and writing down what we will eventually use as scripture from their gospels and writings.
KJV vs ESV A simple test on how a translation treats the deity of Jesus Christ…. 1 Timothy 3:16 ESV- “Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.” KJV- “And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. “ Notice the ESV and may I add NASB, NIV, New World Translation (JW’s Bible) Omitted “God” for “He”! “He” could be anyone , me, you, or anyone else! (Example: I was manifested in the flesh when I came into this world; I was vindicated in the spirit when I was born again; I am seen of angels then and now, etc) The King James Version specifically states that Jesus is God! Now the “Spirit of truth” would not testify otherwise!
If you want a good easy to read but faithful to the majority text, i recommend The Voice bible. There is a study bible version out of print called Compass study bible.
Christian for 40years and am a King Jimmy man. It's slows us down when we read it. We have to think about what we're reading also when we quote it most will know it's the bible. Also displays the glorious doctrines of grace crystal clear.
I’ve heard from the Lord so much in the KJV. The Amplified original (classic) explains what the meaning behind what the KJV describes in single words. I.e. “love.” What kind of love? Agape? Romantic? Brotherly? “ Peter, do you ‘love’ me?” That word the KJV and NKJV as “love,” isn’t the same in all three occurrences, as they would portrait. The Greek proves this. “The third time, He uses “phileō,” whereas the first two, “agape.” Both King James will NEVER open your eyes to this. Amplified is a good version that gives the context where single word usages fail. Be blessed saints. 🙏
@@Aaron-hype Hi Aaron that was interesting what you said and will take it on board and I knew about the different kinds of love in the Greek. I'm not against other versions but I'll always be a mainly a king Jimmy man. I love God's word it's my daily bread. God bless
@@robertmcvicar5824 funny thing about bread when Jesus is tempted in the wilderness, and quotes the OT where “Man my not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.” Many think this “word” He mentions is the Scriptures? It’s not. That’s the “logos,” not the “rhema.” (One is the written word ‘logos’ the other a spoken word ‘rhema’). KJV and NKJV will NEVER reveal this to us. It would be more accurately said as, “Man may not live by bread alone but by every freshly spoken word of God.” I use fresh loosely to emphasize a spoken word ‘in the moment.’ This is from my own research and study in His Word. I believe the Spirit guides us and prompts us when we run across things like this. They aren’t heretical, but it really brings things alive and is food for our souls. Bless you brother
I have started using the LSB. I like it. When I came to know the Lord, I only used the KJV. Then I switched to the NASB. I now mostly use the NKJV, the NASB. Aside from those two, I use the LSB, the ESV, and NIV. I have been reviewing, and improving my Greek since April. Thank you for your review.
KJV vs ESV A simple test on how a translation treats the deity of Jesus Christ…. 1 Timothy 3:16 ESV- “Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.” KJV- “And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. “ Notice the ESV and may I add NASB, NIV, New World Translation (JW’s Bible) Omitted “God” for “He”! “He” could be anyone , me, you, or anyone else! (Example: I was manifested in the flesh when I came into this world; I was vindicated in the spirit when I was born again; I am seen of angels then and now, etc) The King James Version specifically states that Jesus is God! Now the “Spirit of truth” would not testify otherwise!
I’m with you on the NKJV. I, too, am a now retired pastor but still teach in a Senior Adult Sunday School class. KJV is obviously what I as a seventy-nine year old grew up with in the forties, fifties. In the eighties I purchased a New King James and haven’t seen a need to change. I was also an English teacher for several years and retention of the iambic pentameter coupled with, as you mentioned, the change of many archaic words with modern equivalents
The NASB reference edition is where I am at home. That came with studying Greek. For example, Eph. 4:22 "lusts of deceit" is exact and is only found in the NASB. In addition, if they ever substitute a word that is for readability, but not literal, they tell you that in the reference column. They also do not leave out any verses found in the KJV, that may have been added for clarification. They too are found in the reference column. Alternate translation possibilities are also there. Perhaps you didn't look closely enough. But I appreciate you and your ministry. God's peace.
YES! I so agree! I love the NASB as well--the older 1977 edition, not the more modern ones which have changed critical things. I love how it keeps the more intimate language of Thee and Thou in place when addressing God in prayer. There is nothing more intimate than prayer--expecially in John 17 when it is a conversation within the Godhead. To change it so that Jesus is saying 'you' to the Father in prayer is like Jesus putting the Father at arms length. Stick with the 1977 NASB, thank you. The newer ESV and NKJV just change things too much as compared to the NASB 1977 edition. They have been trying to change things ever since that Masterpiece was done. (Satan was not happy with that version so he went into overtime coming up with all the new versions to confuse people after that--even 'modernizing' the NASB 1977 version in 1995 and 2000....)
@@trainleader21 Nope--my pastor reads from ESV while I follow along in NASB 1977 version----to many 'little' changes that actually affect the meaning of the verses. There was nothing wrong with the NASB 1977 version. They changed it because it was too threatening to have people able to understand the real gospel reading it. Notice our last BIG revival/spiritual awakening was when that Bible came out---people got saved left and right. Immediately after that the enemy suddenly went into overdrive to bring out 'new versions'--NIV etc etc. The more new versions that come out, the darker our nation has become. Go back to the NASB 1977 version and watch revival HAPPEN!
After many years of using modern translations, I recently fell in love with the authorized KJV. I can't seem to connect with my NASB as much anymore for my devotional study. The KJV just hits me differently at a deeper level. I still enjoy my NASB for comparison when diving deeper into certain passages. Mainly because my large study bible with commentary is the NASB. But again, the authorized version has just been a huge blessing to my life lately.
Yea I’m no KJV only, but yea….there is just something special about the KJV. Has a flow and is actually easier to read than the others when you get used to it.
I can relate! After many years in the modern versions, I came to read in the KJV. Comparisons among them lead me to leave the modern versions behind. Memorization and retention are easier, I find, in the KJV--surely a help with the 'belt of truth' and the 'sword of the Spirit.'
Guys, HERE is The Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Egyptian Semitic: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Egyptian Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"
I grew up in the Southern Presbyterian church which remained conservative. I grew up with the KJV and still think of memorized verses in the King James of my childhood.
Outstanding video, Pastor! I do love the KJV and my primary translation is the NKJV. I recently discovered the ESV Study Bible and I like it. I even got one for a pastor friend of mine. My third favorite is the NASB 2020. I do have another favorite that I have referred to for many years, the Amplified New Testament. It makes a great study aid. I'm not a fan of the NIV, because it's so different and omits 25 verses from the New Testament, some concerning the deity of christ. It has always grated against my spirit and I don't understand why so many scholarly men have adopted it as their primary translation. All that being said, you're my kind of Bible student, Pastor. God bless.
Holy Ghost Grief, You have grieved God I felt the grief of the Holy Spirit, it was deep and sorrowful. God is sad because people have replaced Him with the bible and reject the Living Christ. ruclips.net/video/mi6bYD6DHGw/видео.html
It’s also inaccurate and has opened the door for things like Calvinism to exist for augments 1 Corinthians 1:18 from “being saved” to “been saved” Also in John 1:18, changes the word God to Son. Without context, crazy to not call Jesus God when it literally does in the original Greek. Craziest example is 1 Corinthians 1:18 though which now opens the debate of “can you lose your salvation?” The verse literally says “being saved” meaning that you that salvation in a verb not an adjective. - someone who went to a KJV only college and absolutely destroyed professors. I can’t tell you how many times my questions in class were answered with just “ask me about that after class”
@@VRcation right, because you have some 'authority' on these things. In what way is the KJV inaccurate? You give me a verse and I will PROVE to you that you are wrong. The greatest failings that can happen to Christians is misreading the Word in order to exalt yourself. So you go back to the 'original' Greek and Hebrew, and tell me God made a mistake in the english translations. I'll tell you He didn't. Or you can save yourself the trouble and burn Wescott and Hort's modern garbage.
@@captainandrew016 Are you aware that the KJV came from the Catholic church and the later translations came from ancient manuscripts found in the North African desert that were untouched by the Catholic church? Textus receptus doesn't mean that it was transmitted directly from God, it means received text provided by a priest named Erasmus of Rotterdam. Calvin was using the same texts that the KJV translators used as he also came out of the Roman church.
I like the KJV as it makes me slow down and 'explain' passages as i go along. plus it's beautiful and helps me keep it reverent and I love the connection to the saints it has - for centuries it's all people used
Oftentimes I think the KJV was put together with more prayer than some others, but I continue to use the Interlinear Bible and Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance with Hebrew and Greek dictionaries.
@@LittleLouieLagazza yes the older English versions like that really make you pause and study it more in depth. I can see why many churches use the KJV for services , people like the sound of the old Thee and Thou
@@resetsetmefree478 It's not the sounds of the thou's and thee's, it's their meanigs. ruclips.net/video/chMKvPgnYsY/видео.html&ab_channel=BelieveTheBible
The GOSPEL is NOT written with ink, nor on tablets of stone, but on our hearts by the Spirit of the Living God. Under the New Covenant we are to be led by the Holy Spirit, not the bible.
Thank you for this video. New to the bible and have enjoyed my first complete reading of the NKJV and now excited to try the ESV next...but I really do love the NKJV!!!!! !
Two of my ancestors were King James translators. Lancelot Andrews and his brother, Roger, I believe it was. The KJV is my favorite, and I go from there.
If you have KJV translators in the family tree I would strongly encourage you to be definite about names and as much else as you can possibly find out. What a neat thing!!!
I’ve been reading NKJV and KJV over the past few months but over the past couple week’s mainly KJV. It has become my favorite for sure and I’m just used to the old English when reading the Bible
So glad to hear that you approve of the KJV! I have always believed it to be the very best translation! And I agree that it is so much easier to memorize because of the unusual language. I just recently found you on the Internet, and I am very happy that I did. You're very clear, concise and easy to understand. No gimmicks, or sleezy music being played in the background. Thanks, and keep up the good work.!
@ 6:59 in ~ I really appreciate your perspective on the KJV translation. I am Catholic, but prefer the KJV for it's poetic nature. Thank you for all that you do for Christians worldwide. The internets reach has been a blessing. God bless you and your family. 🙏🙏🙏
I've read the KJV, NRSV, and NLT cover to cover multiple times each. I respect the KJV and use it as a reference Bible. The NRSV is useful as a non-denominational ecumenical text when speaking with Christians from other denominations, but when I read the Bible for pleasure my favorite is the NLT.
The very first things I really learned to read were bible verses in the meeting hall (Brethren) where my parents took me, from my birth onwards. I remember starting to read my dad's King James bible during the services, and looking at the pictures. One of the headings over the text was "Jesus heals divers sicknesses" "Divers" was the old rendering of "diverse" I found the pictures that this conjured up in my mind very moving, of Jesus standing over some poor guy, huddled on the floor on a harbour wall somewhere, struggling for breath after nearly drowning in a diving accident....
Interesting. And your ‘triangle’ is also mine, and for much the same reasons. I love the KJV, carry the NKJV to church, and use the ESV Study Bible (massive though it is!) at home for in depth study. As for the Greek text, I lean toward th Majority Text, but have several. As for the CSB, alhough I am Baptist, I do not care much for it. As you say,”It’s just not my thing.” Glad I found you online this morning. Good program!
Thanks, great video. My favorite Bibles are KJV, NKJV, NASB, LSB and NLT. But my everyday reading is NKJV this year because as I read through the Bible I like to have a bit of Study help so I'm using the NKJV Life Application Bible and as time allows also the LSB and NLT. I think I've bitten off to much. I hadn't considered the Message, although I've got nothing against it. I grew up in Presbyterian churches before the present craziness so the KJV has been a favorite. I'm presently in an Independent Baptist church. Last year I went through The KJV Study Bible that had reformation notes. It is a good one too (The Reformation Heritage Study Bible, KJV).
It's aways been funny to me when people say the KJV is too hard to read/understand. I can remember being four years old, sitting in my dad's lap as he taught me to read using the KJV. It's been my bible for 39 years and continually amazes me with the beauty and simplicity with which is was written. I'd encourage anyone to give it a chance. You'll be surprised at how easy it is to read.
I love and grew up with the KJV like you did, but I totally get where people are coming from when they say that it's not the easiest to understand. It's not just the thee's, thou's and thine's (which would throw anyone off, who's not familiar with Shakespearean English), but also the occasional sentence structure, the archaic words and the false friends present (words that we still use today, but they have a completely different meaning than what they had back in 1611).
the only issue I have with the KJV is that some words had a different meaning back in 1611. For example Hebrew 4 verse 12: For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edge sword, piercing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of thoughts and intents of the heart. Now, I thought quick meant fast, but doing research it actually means alive. Which is why I was thinking for buying the NIV version but found some very interesting information that made me second guess it so I'm looking to buy a New King James Version with updated english language.
It’s also inaccurate and has opened the door for things like Calvinism to exist for augments 1 Corinthians 1:18 from “being saved” to “been saved” Also in John 1:18, changes the word God to Son. Without context, crazy to not call Jesus God when it literally does in the original Greek. Craziest example is 1 Corinthians 1:18 though which now opens the debate of “can you lose your salvation?” The verse literally says “being saved” meaning that you that salvation in a verb not an adjective. - someone who went to a KJV only college and absolutely destroyed professors. I can’t tell you how many times my questions in class were answered with just “ask me about that after class”
In talks about Bible translation I often hear the phrase "Precise, word-for-word translation," including by you at 15:25 in this video. I'm an RTS grad and took Greek but not Hebrew. But I've done extensive professional translation in other languages. Languages each have their own syntax, style, and word order, and those differences often mean the best and most precise translation may not be word for word, because it's just as important to take into account the target language as the source language. I use the ESV, but like you I grew up with the NIV 1984, and as a professional translator I understand and appreciate the "dynamic equivalence" principle. Applying ipsissima verba too rigidly, especially toward word and phrase order, can result in a stilted and even distorted rendition that can lose the meaning of the source. The committees who have done all the translations you mentioned were not amateurs, and I am sure they took this into account, though here I'm not including those who have prioritizeed contemporary cultural considerations over accuracy and precision of the text.
Well said. There's definitely a tricky and blurry line here, because trying to keep up *too much* with evolving English can also result in a blunder. I think a good example is the NASB updating "brothers" to "brothers and sisters" (with "and sisters being italicized) to indicate how the Greek word is actually used, even though it technically translates as "brothers".
You try to explain this to a KJV only user, they'll head will explode. They'll ramble on about how this certain text was preserved by God's supernatural powers. 😂
Finally a modern Christian pastor/scholar who does not dismiss the KJV. I absolutely love it for all of the reasons he lists, though I do not say it is the only one we should use as he also is not saying. But for me it is the best.
I'm in agreement with the video author. The KJV, NKJV, and either ESV or NASB. My preference overall is the NKJV. The beauty of the language is lovely and poetic. I read it more often than that other 2-3 by a substantial margin. An important question is "which can you memorize and really remember?" I've found that I remember the NKJV best, can memorize it, and can quote it very accurately. I've found that while I love the ESV and NASB, I cannot do that. Yes, I can closely approximate but I find myself missing a key word or confusing a phrase or confusing two separate scriptures. The next most memorable is of course the KJV. It is a miracle, classic, majestic, accurate, melodic.
@@scottbrandon6244 Good question. NIV 1984 was solid. Now the owner has forced all licensees (sellers) to the 2011 or later versions which have made accommodations that are not accurate.
@@zerochaos1 I have a few nice new NIV84 Bibles that I'm hoarding. Not really; I'm giving one as a graduation gift. I don't like the newer NIVs. NKJV is my favorite but I also love the NASB95 (not so much the 2020), ESV, and KJV.
My husband and I were in a small Bible study when we were in our 30s, and most of the other members were above 65. If anyone read a verse from a Bible other than the KJV, a woman in her 80s would say, "OK. Now I will read the verse from the real Bible." I will never forget how much I loved hearing her read from the KJV. I agree with you that it is much easier to memorize Scripture from the KJV. I use the ESV.
the ESV is corrupt please find Matthew 12:47 removed Matthew 23:14 removed Mark 6:11 removed last 23 words Mark 7:8 removed last 15 words Mark 7:16 removed there are many more I found the following bibles to be corrupt NIV, NKJV. NRS, NC, ESV, NAS, RS, LB, GNB, RV
KJV vs ESV A simple test on how a translation treats the deity of Jesus Christ…. 1 Timothy 3:16 ESV- “Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.” KJV- “And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. “ Notice the ESV and may I add NASB, NIV, New World Translation (JW’s Bible) Omitted “God” for “He”! “He” could be anyone , me, you, or anyone else! (Example: I was manifested in the flesh when I came into this world; I was vindicated in the spirit when I was born again; I am seen of angels then and now, etc) The King James Version specifically states that Jesus is God! Now the “Spirit of truth” would not testify otherwise!
Respectfully, you may want to use another example to prove your point. The previous verses immediately before 3:16 clearly state that God indeed is the main subject matter (ESV): “14 I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, 15 if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth.” Remember, context matters. What is written verses, even chapters before or after a verse helps define God’s Word. 😊
The beauty of the KJs is, it is keyed to the strongs concordance, otherwise I enjoy the different translations to bring out depth and width of meaning in the word. The KJ is not perfect as many proclaim. It has some weak and outright wrong translations in very important areas, Calling the body of Christ “the Church” instead of the called out ones has focused generations on a building instead of people. And the translations about hell and everlasting punishment are wrong when compared to original texts.
@@TouchTheUniverse it was used during the expansion period of christianity. the fruit of the modern translations, has been the decline of christianity and the west, and the rise of the extreme perversions that we see today.
I really like reading The Passion Translation. It touches my heart in a way others do not. But generally I read the NKJV or NASB or ESV for study and for meditation. But then the Passion when I can just relax with it and let God speak to my heart.
Interesting philosophy! I personally love the CSB, but could easily use the ESV and do use the NKJV in my church where I’m a youth pastor. My only pet peeve is that I end up spending a considerable amount of my teaching time just explaining terms that reach over my teens & pre-teens. But all in all we have a plethora of good translations that make God’s word accessible!
I find that too. I had a tough time explaining to youth what a covenant was. They just did not get it. Teens also seem to have a problem with much of the Old Testament and taking those stories and applying them to their own life.
The GOSPEL is NOT written with ink, nor on tablets of stone, but on our hearts by the Spirit of the Living God. Under the New Covenant we are to be led by the Holy Spirit, not the bible.
All that bible worshipers can see and believe is “all scripture was given by inspiration of God”. They search the scriptures for in them they THINK they have eternal life but they never come to the Living Christ that they might actually have life (John 5:39-40). Bible worshipers are covenant breakers, because they reject the Holy Spirit (New Covenant)
Awesome! I have been doing all my personal devotions and reading from the KJV and I've been preaching from the NKJV. I haven't really settled on a critical editions that I 'regularly' go to, but I often reference the CSB, BSB, and the NET notes.
HERE is The Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Egyptian Semitic: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Egyptian Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"
LSB is another good translation. 😊 It's in essence a revision of the NASB95. James White said something like it's the NASB95 perfected, though I don't know about that. Its most notable features are using Yahweh instead of Lord, using slave consistently for doulos, and using other Hebrew and Greek terms consistently (e.g. lovingkindness for hesed). I think ny favorite thing about the LSB is the name. LSB is a lot more palatable to English speakers outside of America, whereas NASB can make it sound like it's primarily a translation for Americans.
Thank you for an excellent video. As I've gotten older I've moved back to the KJV but I'm so happy to hear the NKJV is reliable as well. I love them both. I'm new to the reform theology and I find it exciting. I'm also listening to some audio works from Puritans on Aneko press.
Love your choices. I started with the NKJV some 20 years ago, most of my memorized verses are in that translation. I do better with the NASB than the ESV, just personal preference, and I’m probably in the minority in that regard. Just recently started using the KJV a little and am gaining an appreciation for its beauty and elegance. Having started with the NKJV has given me a leg up in understanding the archaic words and phrases as I’m reading it. Thanks for sharing your expertise!
Then I'm in the minority too. I use the NASB, KJV and NKJV for hard study. If I buy/read anything else, it's for the format of the features, not the translation. Example: I have The Apologetics Study Bible (HCSB); I bought it for the apologetics content.
I also use the NSAB as primary and ESV as secondary as well as New King James. The problem with the King James for me, is the language for some of the 1800 Elizabethan translation that you have before you is the meaning of the words have changed in the last 150 some odd years since the translation of the King James. It sounds fancier because it's using words we don't use anymore, but I just don't want to be confused with words that have changed the meaning and modern times versus then was throws off what the verse is that I'm reading. I have no issues with those who can do so, God did not design my brain to be one of those.
@@Terry_and_Dena The meaning of the words has not changed. The Jesuits and the Vatican versions corrupted the words to deceive people. A sin still means sin, a dog, still means dog, etc. The King James bible is written on a 5th grade reading level. Why is it that people can understand Shakespeare's writings, but can't read the King James bible and understand it? It's not rocket science.
I was a junkie and I learned how to use/apply/ read a King James Bible in jail. The Holy Ghost taught me. The Holy Spirit will show you what peradventure means. And wot not means. That's why back in the day they used to use the King James Bible to teach people how to read. When they teach you to read, they teach you to use context clues. We know how important Bible context is. If God's word is important and preserved, why would you change it and update it. Why wouldn't you update your minds to learn it instead of looking for perversions, and watered down paraphrases.
I don't know what other influences you've had, but you managed to get sucked into the cultish mindset of King James Onlyism. What you don't seem to understand is that the original writings of Scripture are what God inspired-not the King James translation or any other translation for that matter. But if you want the most accurate English translation, you should read the 1995 NASB.
100% agreed. The Lord led me to the King James and it changed my life. After a few months my sister asked me, are you reading the Bible a lot? You've changed. Of course I had to get used to the thees and thous but it was so easy, and the spirit that arose from the KJV was like a drink of water I had to keep coming back to. BTW Thou thee thy thine are just the singular form of You ye your yours, like I me my mine are the singular of Us we our ours. The T words fell into disuse because the King used to use the royal 'we' (the people) and his courtiers started calling him 'you' instead of 'thou'. This spread as a politeness to lords and ladies and finally down to all folk, until thee and thou became an insult to use, as we see in Shakespeare where one character says to the other, "Dost thou 'thou' me, thou dog!" When I next read my old Bible, the NIV, it was cold and in fact snake-like. I am not joking. The King James Version 1769 is God's ordained translation, his perfect word, preserved for us today. See "Irrefutable Proof in 60 min: The KJB Superseded Hebrew and Greek" and many others from Truth is Christ
I like this version for new believer’s when they come to Christ. During the years when I was getting involved in the Harvest Crusades . We would share with New believers and give them the New Testament bibles with Pastor Greg Laurie’s footnotes in the NLT New Believers New Testament bibles 👍🏼
Hi Matthew. I was looking for chronological audio bibles and I happened to see and view this video of yours. I was pleasantly surprised that you also favour the majority text. I thought nobody favour them anymore, haha. I'm also reformed attending a PCA church in Vancouver BC. I grew up in my teens using the KJV and memorized lots of verses at that time. I also made favourite the NKJV when I first got a hold of it in the early 90's - also because it was majority text. I am excited to watch your arguments why you favour the majority text, at this point as I write this, I have not yet watched them. I favour them for a reason - mostly because (if my memory serves right) our Lord preserved them using several thousand copies and being most used by lots of godly men in the centuries before and after the Reformation. But I'll see and am excited to watch your series on them!
Thank you Matt for your comments on these translations. I became a believer in early 1958 and at that time everyone in my circle of friends used the KJV and looked askance at using the Revised Standard Version. The first Bible I bought for myself was KJV in the Scofield Study Edition. So I learned early to accept the dispensations! I was involved with the Navigators and learned to memorize many many verses. That has stood me in good stead all these years. I and my friends were eagerly awaiting the whole Bible in the NASB but it was different than all the verses I had memorized in the KJV and so some of my memorized verses began to slip away not getting reviewed as much. So I settled on the NKJV and have not regretted it. Also I use the Phillips New Testament when I want to get another view on some passages. I love it.
What are your thoughts on the NLT? I am currently actively using the NLT version and I find it easy to follow along with. I actually just bought myself, my mother, and my aunt all new NLT bibles. Great video! God bless!
In 1980 I began my journey with the KJV, and used it for about 5 years. Then switched to the NKJV, which I very much enjoyed and used in the first years of Bible College. While in Bible college I adopted the 1977 NASB, and used it for many years until the ‘95 NASB came out. My preference was to use the most literal precise translation of the most evidenced manuscripts available. Although I have bought and referenced other translations, the NASB ‘95 remained my number one translation for about 23 years. When the Legacy Standard Bible became available in 2021, I was immediately smitten by the refinements and improvements to the NASB. The translators have done an amazing and thorough job in making revisions to the ‘95 NASB, while avoiding the more “politically correct” liberal leanings of the NASB 2020. As of today, the LSB is my preferred translation, although I often read from my old NASB ‘95 Bible with 20 years of notes. It’s like “home” to me. Maybe after my LSB editions get well worn and full of notes, I’ll feel at home with them. You are someone who will understand that sentimentality I’m sure. Anyway, thanks for the video, it was really interesting.
I’ve read through all three translations you talked about in this video. I have no problem with any of them. I’ve landed on using the NKJV as my main translation. My number two is the LSB.
NKJV was my go-to when I first started reading the Bible seriously for myself and also for the next several years after that. Even though it's no longer my regular go-to I'll always have love for it as that's where it all began for me. ESV then became my go-to almost a decade ago now. I've also added the NASB95 and CSB into the mix more recently too with the former being used for deep bible study along with my ESV and the latter more for just regular bible reading, yet the ESV still remains my go-to as the main translation I read.
Those tramslations are the ones that make muslims and atheists critisize. They change words which they dont accept, like begotten son.... modern book say unique son. I mean who doesnt understand begotten? Only americans?
@@umarae27 to us in South Africa that grew up with UK type of english , we find it unacceptable for America to do translations to suit their communities, because that causes problems when the word"begotten" is translated to " unique" . Thats why muslims insist thatvthe bible is changed.... because of these changes in words.
I have been trying to use the KJV this year. But for some reason have gone back to the CSB. But I’ll start checking out the ESV and getting closer with the NKJV. Thank you for this
I was raised in the church and my early years were KJV only. That was the version that I had memory verses of in sunday school and children's church. It is the version that the leaders of my church preached out of. KJV was the only version I knew until sometime in the 1990s. When my parents saw that I wanted to start reading the Bible, they got me a Living Bible translation. The Living Bible made everything easy to understand for me and made the Bible come alive in a way that it hadn't before. In the late 90s, after I had been reading the Living Bible for a few years, I got my first study Bible and it was NIV. I stayed almost exclusively with the NIV for the next 20 years. I now consult different versions when preparing lessons and sermons. I find that when you consult different versions you can get a better picture of the contents of the verse. Personally, I think my progression from the more reader friendly version of Living (New Living or Message might be good alternatives as well) to the NIV (an in-between translation in my opion as far as readablity) and now consulting a variety of versions and commentaries to deepen my knowlege made me fall in love and understand the Bible. The understanding that I had as a foundation was able to be built on with other verions that are more word-for-word.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:27 💡 Pastor Matt discusses Bible translations and shares his top three favorites. 01:25 📚 With numerous English Bible translations available, choosing the right one can be overwhelming. 05:51 📖 The King James Version (KJV) is recommended for its majestic language and historical significance. 11:06 🔄 The New King James Version (NKJV) updates the KJV language while maintaining its precision. 14:17 📜 The English Standard Version (ESV) is a scholarly translation, using the critical Greek text, preferred in academic circles. 18:54 ⛔️ Some translations to avoid: NIV (new version), NRSV, and The Passion Translation. 21:12 📚 Pastor Matt has a new book called "Souls: How Jesus Saves Sinners," focusing on the Gospel and justification. Made with HARPA AI
I'm thinking optimal solution for me is the parallel bible KJV Amplified versein with texts from both bibles side by side on each page. Because when can't udnerstand KJV can check AMP and vice versa. Or read AMP and check accuracy in KJV. Any oppinion before getting it?
Grew up with KJV. Using a NLT funny thing, during my study the other day got out my KJV to flip back and forth thru verses and remembered how much I loved reading the KJ translation!!
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Guys, HERE is The Savior
YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF”
From the Ancient Egyptian Semitic:
"Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3)
Ancient Egyptian Semitic Direct Translation
Yad - "Behold The Hand"
He - "Behold the Breath"
Vav - "Behold The NAIL"
Excited to dig into it. 👍🏻
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I rather get your book. Historical accuracy for Jesus. Apparently this book is impossible due to lack of evidence. Go figure
0:00 Introduction
1:49 Credentials
5:48 Translation #1
9:51 Translation #2
13:39 Translation #3
16:06 Other Translations
20:34 Closing Remarks
VERY HELPFUL! Thank you!
God Bless You
Thankyou so much, dear.
Thank you! Hero 🫡
Thank you Brother
Whats important is not just reading it, but living it....dare I say a harder but more rewarding task
Well said 🙂
Wow! Such power in that short statement!!
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I found the KJV a bit hard to understand prior to being saved. Since then it is much easier to understand. I got saved in 1977 and started reading the Bible every day. I've read the Bible through every year for at least 30 years and it's very comfortable and understandable. I really believe the Holy Spirit gives understanding.
what does it mean to be saved?
@@InterdimensionalCabalto be saved is to repent from your sins and to believe in Jesus Christ as your Saviour and Lord. Then you have been saved from your sins and from satan and hell. Jesus says: He who believes in Me has eternal life which means he will live forever in the delightful presence of God. When we are saved God makes us new. We are born-again.
@@helgapenzhorn796 Acts 2:38-39,46-47 KJV
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. **[39] For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.** [46] And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, [47] Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily **such as should be saved.**
the plan of salvation hasn't changed, it is only through repentance and baptism in Jesus Christ name.
You might recall in 1 Corinthians it mentions that the word of God is spiritually discerned and it is the Holy Spirit that helps us understand it. 😊
@@InterdimensionalCabal 1 John 1:9 KJV
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. You see, Jesus Christ is the only one who has the credentials to meet God's requirement that we must be perfect, or that a perfect man die in our place, in order to live with God and actually "do life' with God for eternity. Salvation is truly a gift from God. Even the faith to believe in Him is a gift from God, lest anyone should boast about the good decision they made.
Just asking the question: "What does it mean to be saved?" is an indication that God is presently working on your heart; preparing it for salvation. And I hope that is a wonderful comfort to you.
And how is it that Jesus Christ is qualified? How is it that he meets the stringent requirements set forth by God?
Well, first off, the Bible says that the sins of the fathers are passed on from generation to generation through the (earhtly) father. So the original sin from Adam and Eve forward is passed on through the man.
And since no man can be perfect, God himself condescended himself to somehow miraculously be the seed that impregnated Mary(a virgin with a pure heart) so that she could give birth to a sinless man, Jesus Christ.
So Jesus Christ was fully man while remaining fully God when he died on the cross to pay for the sins of those who believe that he died a substitutionary death for those of us who believe in Him.
Romans 10:9 declares: That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
1. King James Version
2. New King James Version
3. English Standard Version
Below, are some of the verses I've discovered are deleted / missing from ESV and NIV. Side note: A "real" modernization of the KJV is the MEV. Modern English Version. That doesn't have the below verses deleted.
"Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” He answered, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.”
Acts 8:37 MEV
"in whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:"
Colossians 1:14 MEV
"But this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.”
Matthew 17:21 MEV
Altered:
"Study to show yourself approved by God, a workman who need not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
2 Timothy 2:15 MEV
@@Yeshua_Ha_MashiacPlease learn more about Bible scholarship before you speak on this matter. The KJV is not the only correct Bible
@@Yeshua_Ha_MashiacNKJV have them all what you talking about bro
thanks
The KJV is notorious for having translation errors.
0:00 Intro Material
1:50 Credentials
5:25 The Three
16:07 Other Good Choices
thank you so much
thanks for doing this
Very helpfull. Thanks.
Well buddy l like how discuss the choices of different bible's.........up front with everybody and to me you got it exactly right when brought out the choice of the King James Bible........ to me that is the one and only Holy Bible......... for my opinion we don't any updated Bible and we don't need any add on Bible or book's or literature of any kind.,........ the King James Bible has all the information all True and all the Truth that any and everybody needs to get saved and to stay saved and to me that's the main purpose of having the Bible to begin with.........
And further more my Bible ........The King James Bible tells about what could happen to you if you add to or take away from the words of this book......and believe me God is not talking about a walk in the park........or not getting a cocoa cola and chocolate cake.........God is very serious.......... people go to messing around with The Holy Bible.........King James.........lt could cause a lot of souls to go to hell........in my opinion.........ln my opinion .......lm proned to believe that a lot of people in this world just want to change things in this world.......l don't believe that everything in this world needs changing......lf you change everything in this world then l believe that you take away the stability of and from this world.........
For me as an 81 year old widow, I memorized so much as a child and adult from the KJV. I read from the others but I go back to the KJV so as not to mess up my memorization.!!!!!!
Same here
KJV all the way for me too. Too many changes in other versions
Me too
Me too, and then I go back to it, and find out what's in my head isn't really King James, but something close.
KJV is the WORST.
I am not Reformed nor Presbyterian (Southern Baptist born and bred1) but I really enjoy your videos! I have so many different translations and a few paraphases but I didn't know there was anything other than KJV until probably 10 years after I was born again. And I find that I feel so "at home" with my KJV and the NKJ helps me with places that are not so easily processed these days. Thank you for being God's faithful servant!
Well you can be Southern Baptist and kind of Reformed, just like Albert Mohler, f.e. I highly appriciate him.
Are you still SBA?
Thank you Pastor Matthew, those are my translations too!I memorized the Psalms from KJV, beautiful flow and understanding!!! Praise The Lord Jesus Christ 🙏
I've spent time as a Southern Baptist and as an Independent Baptist....Struggle in understanding the KJV
I grew up KJV and started memorizing with that translation as a child. Now, at 60+, my go to translations are NKJV & ESV. I tried to love the NASB but keep coming back to my tried and true.
Every year I switch to a different version for my annual reading plan and this year is the NIVUK. It’s refreshing but I can’t wait to get back to my NKJV.
Psalms and the Gospel of John are incredible in KJV. Nothing else comes close to the majesty, beauty, and power for those two books.
Douay-Rheims
Apart from the fact that it REMOVES Gods name from nearly all the places where it was in the first place !
Yes, very true, and it uses a language not in use today, Jesus never spoke like that, and he used God's name Jehovah when quoting scripture
No Hebrew speaker uses Yahweh or Jehovah when they read the text. Yahweh is the Tetragrammaton of the name of God which has been lost because they never said it.
@@slightlyopinionated8107 it's good that you recognize that the name Jehovah is referring to God, but before we launch into a debate remember that the name Jesus is accepted as meaning God's son even though most people know that his disciples never called him that, even the name yeshua would of been pronounced differently then than what we would say it. Do you think the ancient nation of Israel could be trusted to preserve God's name after having his son put to death?
It has been said that the New King James translation is the 'bridge translation' facilitating change in more modern translations. An interesting study into this is a book by David Daniels called 'Look What's Missing'. Translations are compared and you can clearly see how our scriptures are being changed. Some would argue that this is in part to meld world religions into a one world religion which is coming as we know by the book of Revelation and chapter 17.
Whoa to those changing God's word.
Revelation 22:18-19 says:
18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
In the words of Mr. T, "I pity the fool."
If you take the kjv as the standard...
Thank you for this enlightening video. I have grown up reading mostly the NKJV, NIV, and NRSV, but have found the KJV and ESV later in life and enjoy them both for different reasons. I did what you said and just read Psalm 90 from the King James out loud, slowly, and meditatively. I am 11 days away from the one year anniversary of my mother's death at the age of 78 and the threescore and 10 and fourscore verse really teared me up. As someone who has struggled with the church for the past 5 years or so but still remaining faithful in private devotion, I really needed that reminder from our Lord in Psalm 90 about using my time here on Earth wisely. God's peace my brother in Christ.
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I am sorry for your loss. I do have a question about the ESV. It is one I was considering for my study Bible. What do you like about it that translation and what makes it different than the rest.
@@carolynenochs9139I have the ESV thinline and ESV study heirloom Bible from crossway, the Esv is very very good since its word for word translation. That makes it true to original text, and makes it great for study material as it’s more text book like than poetry like as some other thought for thought translations or the KJV for instance. (Those bibles are still great, just harder to use and understand from a study point of view)
Thank you, this helped me a lot to decide which new bobble I want to buy, especially since a lot of people say the KJV is not as accurate. I grew up reading it and find it so beautiful and powerful.
I love my KJV. There are times when I pull out the NKJV to read, but within a couple of chapters I go back to the KJV, for the beauty and movement and the three-dimensional feeling I get from the sentence structure, if that makes sense.
Interestingly described, Diane!
Why in the world would these 2 bibles call Jesus as God's servant, this is wrong, so you do not know about this????
we as Christians know that Jesus is the Son of God, can anyone deny this fact, no, Jesus is God's Son, now you call out the NKJB precise translation,
sorry you are wrong then why do the NKJB and the NIV state the following they are both corrupt
NKJB
Acts 3:13 The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, glorified His Servant Jesus, whom you delivered up and denied in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let Him go.
Acts 3:26 To you first, God, having raised up His Servant Jesus, sent Him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from your iniquities."
NIV
Acts 3:13 The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus. You handed him over to be killed, and you disowned him before Pilate, though he had decided to let him go.
Acts 3:26 When God raised up his servant, he sent him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways.”
KJV is a very deep experience which connects with my soul most profoundly.
I got born again reading King James . Holy Spirit is our teacher and leads us into all truth .
It was the HS that convicted and converted you, not the particular translation you were holding when He did it.
@@joshuacrosby8176 I agree , just kinda amazing how God makes His Word alive in us and Holy Spirit interprets it for our soul.
@@joshuacrosby8176 those modern perversions are not quick powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword. Their butter knives and they're dead. Yes you can get saved reading one, but they have no power.
You know that KJ was gay, right?
Who was king James and why is there a bible with the name of a king?
I had hard time with KJV coming to christianity late in life. So I came across the NASB and truly like it. Since then the NKJV was released so I’ve been using it. These are my 3!
Agree on the NASB! Great stuff. 👍 I was brought up on KJV, so that's the only reason I enjoy it and I keep a Webster's Collegiate handy too. 😄
The NASB is the most literal translation and the most Christian vs Secular translation.
The NASB is based on the corrupted Critical Text, see "THE WORDS OF GOD: KJB or Modern Bibles?" The King James Version 1769 is God's ordained translation, his perfect word, preserved for us today. See "Irrefutable Proof in 60 min: The KJB Superseded Hebrew and Greek" and many others from Truth is Christ
I like the 1995 a lot.
@@umarae27 Got the 2020 recently. Still adapting.
In addition to your PCA, I also recommend you go to Ethiopia and Eritrea a week or two before Christmas and Easter to Lalibela, Ax(ks)um in Ethiopia and The Monastery of Debre Bizen in 4:49 Eritrea.Both of them are on RUclips also. Just a personal suggestion . I am satisfied with The NIV and NKJV STUDY Bibles.
The best Bible is the one you’re reading and studying every day.
Amen! As long as it falls within Orthodox Christianity. There are some heretical versions out there that intentionally skew the Christian Faith.
Except for the CCP revision.
It's a blatant and willful corruption.
Very disturbing... and entertaining to people who know better. What a shameful corruption! Communist leadership should never be in charge of any church ever. They can't seem not to corrupt it.
if it is real and accurate....most are not. Remember Satan is The Great Deceiver. Remember what Satan did in the Garden of Eden? He took God's word and he twisted it. And he caused man to fall into sin. Satan has not changed his tactics at all. He's a liar and a Deceiver there is no truth in him. Not all bibles are translated from the same text. One text came out of any of the church at Antioch. Mini Bibles of translated from a text that came from Alexandria Egypt. Egypt was a picture of sin and worldliness through the Bible. God had Moses lead his people out of Egypt. Satan is trying to lead people back into Egypt.
Search your Bible for the words Morningstar. Find out Who each of those verses are talking about. Some of them were talking about Satan and later on they're talking about Jesus Christ. You have a fake Bible.
The first John 5:7 about the Holy Trinity. God the Father God the word / son, and God the Holy Spirit. You have a fake Bible.
@@sqearly That reasoning does work when one uses the New World Translation :)
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Great video. The Geneva Bible (1599) is great! If reading it you'll notice the definite article "the" is replaced with "that" which is jarring at first but you get used to it.
What I have found with the Geneva is that it reads more "modern" than the KJV, like if the ESV and KJV had a baby. Plus it has the Reformers study notes which is a great help.
Matt, your videos actually helped me leave my Baptist background and become reformed. Thank you! There isn't a Presbyterian Church around me that isn't liberal but I found a Reformed Church that uses the three forms of unity with its roots in the Dutch Church and it's been a blessing.
I belong to a reformed Baptist church. We are *Particular* Baptists!
I used to be with a PCUSA (only because there where no PCA/OPC churches around but thank God Almighty that He brought me to a solidly Reformed Baptist (Particular Baptist) church. Praise God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit!
I noticed the "begotten Son" at john 1:14 was removed from the kjv that was originally posted in the 1599 geneva Bible
@@eriq54321 Very interesting! Reminiscing of the *filioque controversy*
1599 is my go to as well.
I just started reading NLT I’m new Christian I have found god
Okay number one.... He was educated by fools, graduates an educated fool.
If you're learning from someone who doesn't know what they're talking about they're going to pollute your brain.
Number two, not all bibles are translated from the same text. There is a text that comes out of Alexandria Egypt, and one that came out of the church of antioch.
If you want to find out if your Bible is a fake.... Find it online and do a search for morning star.
Read all of those verses and tell me who each one is talking about.... God is not the author of confusion.... Jesus Christ and Satan are not the same....
Go to First John 5:7.... Is your Bible talking about the Holy trinity of God? Or is it talking about some blood water and whatever. Does Bible teaches Christ is God and that he created all things? If not you have a Fake Bible regardless of how or who you learn to translate from.
If you want to learn god's real word all you need is God's real word and the Holy Spirit of God to teach you.
Welcome! Welcome! I myself can find the Bible overwhelming. Like it takes time.
The bible is a collection of stories its not actually true
@@frugal9065listen to your self
@@frugal9065you’ll find out sooner than later that it is :)
Thank you, Pastor Matthew. I have NKJV Bible, and now I need an ESV Bible !! 📖🙏✝️
I appreciate your comments on this. People often need a simple approach.
I did take a couple semesters of Biblical Hebrew. Certainly not nearly enough,
but it did give me a great appreciation for the challenge translators face. My
normal reading version is NASB - I have become accustomed to reading the
portions that use the "thee-s and thou-s" instead as modernized words. I use
the Key Word Study Bible because it contains Hebrew and Greek dictionaries.
What I recommend for others - who will not be studying Hebrew and Greek, is
this ...
Fundamentally, recognize there is a big difference between READING the Bible
and STUDYING the Bible. Bible STUDY will get us blessing after blessing. But
even for serious Bible students, we should not forget we all need at times to put
the study versions and tools down and just pick up the Bible and READ and
READ and READ. You will fall in love with reading the Bible and NOT want to
stop!
For reading - find a mainline version that is readable for you. Sounds simplistic,
but it is truly important. So the version for reading is not so technically important
as it may be for studying.
Now, for studying, My advice is different.
FIRST, start with an interlinear seriously!. I know of one available free online:
Interlinear Scripture Analyzer from Scripture4all.org is freely downloadable. They
tell you what original sources they use. But I find the greatest benefit to me is it
makes me very aware of words in the original language. You get to see how the
syntax and grammar is very different from English. Sometimes the words are
similar enough the meaning is recognizable to me as an English speaker. But
keep at it and you will come across some verses where you will shake your
head and be very thankful there were translators to turn it into readable English.
Hopefully you will join me is thinking that bickering over the ENGLISH words is
futile. Then consider the element of copyright restrictions. There is a limit to how
many English words can be used in the same order before a publishing house
would be guilty of plagiarism.
SECOND, compare the translations of several versions. Use
BibleGateway.com's parallel function. Since there is no perfect "Word for word"
translation of Biblical Hebrew or Biblical Greek into English, by comparing
many, we are more likely to be exposed to the alternate shades of meaning
these languages contain. Revealing alternate shades of meaning was a goal of
"The Amplified Bible". And it is a worthy alternate to consider. Try it in
BibleGateway.com to see how your favorite passages would look.
THIRD, for Old Testament passages, be sure to also consider the Septuagint
(LXX). The Septuagint is a Greek version of the Hebrew Scriptures which was
translated a few hundred years before Jesus. As a new believer (a long time
ago) when I saw the OT being quoted by NT authors, I would look up the cross-
referenced OT passage and read it in the OT. But many times there were
significant differences between the OT passage and the NT quote. For
example, look at Acts 2:25-28 and compare to Psalms 16:18-11. OK, they are
quite similar, but why the differences? NT Authors were usually already writing in
Greek. So the OT they used was not the Hebrew Scriptures, but the LXX.
FOURTH, Our brains absorb information differently when we READ versus
when we HEAR. I had the Bible on CD for listening as I drove. There were times
I would HEAR something that I felt was different from what I was familiar to
having READ. Later when I would look up the passage to read it I would see the
audio recording was accurate after all. So there is a benefit to listening to the
Bible in the car AS WELL AS reading our Bibles.
FIFTH, Regardless of which version we choose, the most important thing of all is
to Read and Read and to keep Reading!
@RonaldJohnson-zr8vh: “Read, read, and keep reading” is key! Your notes are interesting and helpful. Thx!
Thank you very much!
KJV vs ESV
A simple test on how a translation treats the deity of Jesus Christ….
1 Timothy 3:16
ESV- “Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness:
He was manifested in the flesh,
vindicated by the Spirit,
seen by angels,
proclaimed among the nations,
believed on in the world,
taken up in glory.”
KJV- “And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. “
Notice the ESV and may I add NASB, NIV, New World Translation (JW’s Bible)
Omitted “God” for “He”!
“He” could be anyone , me, you, or anyone else! (Example: I was manifested in the flesh when I came into this world; I was vindicated in the spirit when I was born again; I am seen of angels then and now, etc)
The King James Version specifically states that Jesus is God!
Now the “Spirit of truth” would not testify otherwise!
Great post in addition to the video, thanks! I agree listening to the Bible and reading it are quite different experiences! I often listen to a version on Audible as I have young children and don’t have much peace to sit down and read. It has been a God-send 😁🙏
Acts 2:25-28 quotes Psalm 16:8-11 (18-11 is simply a typo)
I was gifted a KJV Bible from the 1920s , I just love reading it.
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December 2021, my wife I decided we needed to strengthen our weak Bible knowledge. We read Bible in a year, every day in 2022. It was the NIV, which while glad we read it, wasn’t what we were looking for. This year we are both reading Bible in a year NKJV. Love it. My hunger for more word grew ferocious last fall & I bought a nice KJV, had never spent extensive time in it, it’s amazing. In January I added David Nortons New Cambridge Paragraph Bible. Love them both. Using the Bible in a year format I felt the room for one more a day; earlier this month I added my 2001 ESV. I was pleasantly surprised when I watched your video by the triangle. My wife added an NASB 95, I might add an NASB 77 to my mix. When I die I want to go to Heaven with a solid grasp on The Word. God bless you.
I use all three also. I am slow, lol, repetition helps so much.. Thank you for your input.
Since you’ve studied the Bible so much…love to hear your explanation as to why the Exodus & Moses isn’t recorded in any historical way. How if they “exited” Egypt and during that “time period” the Egyptians also were in control of Israel. Then how for 40 years - Moses went in a circle in a small section of the desert. On top of that, translations misquote “Red Sea” and “Reed Sea” constantly.
Thank you for your videos. You are bringing Biblical Theology in a straight forward no nonsense way that is easy to understand. I can't quite call myself reformed but I find that reformed pastors, such as you are really speaking to my spirit. R. C. Sproul is one of my favorite authors / Teachers and I'm looking forward to getting your new book. Thank you again.
The NKJV is the only one that I've found that capitalizes He, Him, His, etc. which I find very respectful.
NASB does, too
Provides clarity, too, when the passage is of the "he said / He said" type.
And you lose out on dual applications of the verse.
The King James Holy Bible has it right.
I like that too. There are newer KJV versions that do it as well.
@@edcarson3113 No, it doesn't.
Thanks so much for this video. Being 74, I was raised on the King James translation of course, but my favorite is the New King James translation. I think I have a copy of every translations there is, including the English Standard and 1977 edition of the New American Standard. And my son and his family gave me a new Geneva Bible for Christmas. Love it.
reprobate.
I love the NASB as well--the older 1977 edition, not the more modern ones which have changed critical things. I love how it keeps the more intimate language of Thee and Thou in place when addressing God in prayer. There is nothing more intimate than prayer--expecially in John 17 when it is a conversation within the Godhead. To change it so that Jesus is saying 'you' to the Father in prayer is like Jesus putting the Father at arms length. Stick with the 1977 NASB, thank you. The newer ESV and NKJV just change things too much as compared to the NASB 1977 edition. They have been trying to change things ever since that Masterpiece was done. (Satan was not happy with that version so he went into overtime coming up with all the new versions to confuse people after that--even 'modernizing' the NASB 1977 version in 1995 and 2000....)
I’ve been in love with the (HCSB) for years. I’m a pastors son so I grew up on the KJV. But it doesn’t flow naturally in its language as it’s old English. Today I bought the ESV study bible and I think it’s much easier to understand and that’s important amongst us millennials. I believe God is speaking to us in a today’s voice. I say all that to say we should all find a bible that we’re comfortable with reading and studying. The Bible helps to connect our faith to heaven.
I am a Missouri Synod Lutheran and I love reading the ESV. I have a lot of King James given to me by relatives. Nothing like psalm 23 or Luke chapter 2 in King James. I like the NASB as I have know a few seminary professors who used it until ESV came out. That’s my take.
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I’m right there with you, came out of a KJV only tradition, but now in my studies i rely on the KJV and ESV mainly for the reason you sited. When doing my daily devotional reading, I still love the flow and language of the KJV. Thanks for the great content of this video.
HERE is The Savior
YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF”
From the Ancient Egyptian Semitic:
"Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3)
Ancient Egyptian Semitic Direct Translation
Yad - "Behold The Hand"
He - "Behold the Breath"
Vav - "Behold The NAIL"
@@Praise___YaH So when Jesus was dying on the cross, who was he praying to when he prayed, "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me"? By the way, you gave no proof of anything. You asserted a translation that is not the same text the scriptures were given in. On the other hand, you havee not detailed where one could gind this, "Ancient Egyptian Semitic" Where do I find this and can it be read by a non speaker of the language you say it is in? I don't think I saw anything like that in all I have available to me and when it is 30,000 resources with Logos, why could I not find it in Logos? So you are what? A oneness Pentecostal of some soort?
@@davidemme2344 - 2 Things
1. Revelation 22:16
jesus is the “offspring of David”, jesus, The “Bright Morning STAR”, IS LUCIFER, the “son STAR of Morning/Dawn” (Isaiah 14)
2. Moshe (Moses), was born in Egypt, raised by the Egyptian Pharaohs daughter and Egyptian Semitic was his language, NOT Hebrew. The Hebrew language did not exist until 300 years after Moshe’s death
Isaiah 19:25
“Blessed be Egypt my people...”
@@davidemme2344
Salvation is Simple sir
HalleluYAH translates “Praise ye YaH”
YaH is The Heavenly Father
YaH arrives via the TENT OF MEETING
YaH was Who they Crucified for our sins
** NO FEMALE INVOLVED WHATSOEVER **
- Hebrew Book of Isaiah
Isaiah 42:8
"I am YaH; that is my Name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols.
Isaiah 43:11
I, I am YAH, and there is no other Savior but Me.
Isaiah 45:5
I am YaH, and there is none else.
All that bible worshipers can see and believe is “all scripture was given by inspiration of God”. They search the scriptures for in them they THINK they have eternal life but they never come to the Living Christ that they might actually have life (John 5:39-40). Bible worshipers are covenant breakers, because they reject the Holy Spirit (New Covenant)
Thanks so much for this video. I was raised on the KJV then later the NKJV. Then a SS teacher said he liked the ESV, I had to get one. But never could warm up to it, guess too many years in NKJV. Then I met a missionary living in Greece and speaks Greek. He said the NASB was his go to over any of the others. Got one of those and again, couldn't warm up to it so I'm back in my trusty NKJV.
I think God was stopping yo0u from warming up to the ESV. You'll find the devil in it more often than you find God.
@@ron_grimes Good. I know a missionary in Greece and he told me the same thing.
@@jamesaritchie1 Example please.
Greens King James Bible with the Interlinear of the Old and New Testament ? and NEB. of the 1970s ASV are excellent older translations ?
The best thing about the KJV is that Strong's numbering system is keyed to it. When I study with the ESV, I have the KJV in parallel so that I can find the Greek & Hebrew words to look up.
I did some research into Bible translations before I bought one and those three Bibles came out on top in every test and recommendations. My wife kindly bought me an ESV Study Bible and I love it. It's full of historical information and maps etc. I'm so glad you also chose it as one of three choices.
You all should also check out the analytical literal translations (alt3) of the bible by gary f zeolla its a bible set so and has concordance and companion and (why these books are in the bible) books so to me it's more trustworthy when an author can back up what he did also you can add and take away books that you think is canonical and have a place in the bible or not. Also check out the third testament spirit of truth I hope to hear more people conversate and debat it but as far as can tell it's scriptural and the knowledge of it has been proven based of my experience the only thing is that I can't find much research about it so I'm hoping to see videos of research. Plus based on my research god seems to be calling an Era every 2000 years and has been releasing a book around every Era. In around 2000bc he released the old testament around 400ad he released 2nd testament and about 1900 he released the third testament spirit of truth. I know things are done in cycles to. And I know people miss out on understanding and seeing his miracles because they aren't truly following him that's what happens to the people who knew about Jesus but weren't truly following the made the mistake of crucifying him.
New believer. My go to is the NLT.
Love the ESV!
Pastor Matthew, I admire your dedication to learning the original languages which the Bible was written in. I am learning Greek now 3 months in and I am really struggling. Spanish and Italian is a breeze by comparison. How long had it taken you to feel somewhat comfortable in this beautiful language? I actually fell in love with this language it is really an underrated and a hidden gem of a language.
By the way the King James Bible was my very first Bible and it will always be the only one to service my needs, Best Bible ever.
I got saved by reading The Living Bible! And I know others have. I’m more into the NKJV now, but the TLB was my starting point.
We use kjv at church. I really enjoy John McArthur’s Legacy Standard Bible for personal reading at home. I too was surprised by the message. I learned so much reading thru it. It’s almost like an explanation of the bible. Very helpful read.
*Come out of Babylon's churches (confusion), and put away your bible Idols (Bible = Babel = Confusion)*
All that bible worshipers can see and believe is “all scripture was given by inspiration of God”. They search the scriptures for in them they THINK they have eternal life but they never come to the Living Christ that they might actually have life (John 5:39-40). Bible worshipers are covenant breakers, because they reject the Holy Spirit (New Covenant)
KJV NKJV and the legacy are the best The rest are getting to liberal in their theology! ESV has some issues as well by Changing some meanings to words!! Have a blessed day all!
@@MrThatWatchman what are you talking about???
I am one of the souls that Jesus saved, when I was a 22yo married college student!! It still brings tears to my eyes. It was 1973 and KJV was the MAIN Bible in the church I attended. I taught in a Christian School and that was the version we used. I believe that learning to read KJV really helps with brain vebal developement of the brain. In fact when I was in elementary school and Bible reading was included we memorized things from the KJV. However I was always confused by Psalm 23, but as a 1st grader I wondered why the three girls:Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy, were following him around. As as a very new Christian I began trying to read a new translation/paraphrase, every year. Most of them have faded into obscurity. But then the NIV came out and I still love the 1984 version, whiich is falling apart. My next favorite was ESV. As a young woman, even in the 60's and 70's, the masculine language in Bibles did not bother me, one I started actually reading them. I am a mild feminist, but I hate when people ruin great writing in an attempt to be PC. Such as rewording the Carol, Let Chrisian folks rejoice instead of men.
Which ruins the poetry. I am considering goint to the NKYV, because my ESV and are literally falling apart. But I don't like the actual book I just bought. So I am not sure.
wow a Christian feminist... how can there be such a thing if you follow the world of God... makes no sense..
😂 good 1 😅
These are the three Bibles i own, KJV is my prayer Bible and marked up for prayer by me, the ESV is my journaling Bible and the NKJV is my unmarked reading Bible I can take anywhere with me. Love them all
CSB is legitimately great, we adopted it at our church plant in rough area. Makes great translation choices, and isn't afraid to drop well known phraseology to do good translation (see Psalm 23). Perfect for unchurched new Christians in my opinion.
I agree. Give the CSB a fair shake.
Strongly agree
KJV vs ESV & CSB
A simple test on how a translation treats the deity of Jesus Christ….
1 Timothy 3:16
ESV- “Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness:
He was manifested in the flesh,
vindicated by the Spirit,
seen by angels,
proclaimed among the nations,
believed on in the world,
taken up in glory.”
KJV- “And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. “
Notice the ESV and may I add CSB, NASB, NIV, New World Translation (JW’s Bible)
Omitted “God” for “He”!
“He” could be anyone , me, you, or anyone else! (Example: I was manifested in the flesh when I came into this world; I was vindicated in the spirit when I was born again; I am seen of angels then and now, etc)
The King James Version specifically states that Jesus is God!
Now the “Spirit of truth” would not testify otherwise!
I don't care for CSB. I guess we all have different choices.
Holman Christian Standard Bible is the choice for those who want a bold Bible.
My two recommendations are the NKJV and the ESV. I think the NKJV is best for the Old Testament while the ESV is my choice for New Testament. For my "old" translation I prefer the 1599 Geneva Bible. If you want to get a KJV, get a 1611 edition, especially if it has both prefaces, the first to the king and the second to the readers. It throws cold water on a lot of the KJV only arguments.
I grew up kjv, preached from it for years. Still has a huge place in my heart, as well as nkjv. But most recently I'm preaching from nasb. In my personal devotions I'm reading from the lsb.
Good call on your top three.....
HERE is The Savior
YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF”
From the Ancient Egyptian Semitic:
"Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3)
Ancient Egyptian Semitic Direct Translation
Yad - "Behold The Hand"
He - "Behold the Breath"
Vav - "Behold The NAIL"
You all should also check out the analytical literal translations (alt3) of the bible by gary f zeolla its a bible set so and has concordance and companion and (why these books are in the bible) books so to me it's more trustworthy when an author can back up what he did also you can add and take away books that you think is canonical and have a place in the bible or not. Also check out the third testament spirit of truth I hope to hear more people conversate and debat it but as far as can tell it's scriptural and the knowledge of it has been proven based of my experience the only thing is that I can't find much research about it so I'm hoping to see videos of research. Plus based on my research god seems to be calling an Era every 2000 years and has been releasing a book around every Era. In around 2000bc he released the old testament around 400ad he released 2nd testament and about 1900 he released the third testament spirit of truth. I know things are done in cycles to. And I know people miss out on understanding and seeing his miracles because they aren't truly following him that's what happens to the people who knew about Jesus but weren't truly following the made the mistake of crucifying him..
Very well presented. Best explanation I've heard for NKJV. Thank you for sharing. I wish you could have touched on what was used by Christians pre 1500s.
Great video! I am a new believer and was given a NKJV study Bible. I really like it, but have a hard time understanding some of the terms and sentence structures. The ESV really helped me. But then I had people telling me the NASB is better. I feel great reading the two I have. But being someone who really wants to study the word and understand it to its fullest, it’s refreshing to know that someone who studies as much as you do prefers the same. God Bless you and everyone who reads this comment!
Welcome to the family of God❣️ I was saved during the “Jesus Revolution” so I’m an old lady, but I still get so excited to meet a new believer! May our Father continue blessing you with the realization of His passionate love for you and with a growing, deep, intimate relationship with Jesus, and may His Spirit continue filling you with increasing hunger for His word! That (His word) is what will sustain you in whatever trials you might go through and it will give you all the wisdom and discernment you’ll need to navigate these days when even the existence of Truth is being challenged.
God bless you, dear brother! ❤
The KJV is God's perfect and preserved words, I promise you. All the other versions are corrupt catholic knockoffs to put it kindly.
Pray about it sincerely and ask God to show you if I'm lying. We are in the greatest apostasy today since the dark ages
i have nrsv catholic and protestant and niv. i suggest you should read these books
@@frustratedmajority851learn more about how translations are made.
I use kjv. My wife uses niv and we keep a nkjv in the house so we often cross-reference between the 3. I've found that this helps to get a closer understanding of the meaning as originally intended.
That is great because you get to study together and understand more with all the versions. ❤
Why in the world would these 2 bibles call Jesus as God's servant, this is wrong, ????
we as Christians know that Jesus is the Son of God, can anyone deny this fact, no, Jesus is God's Son, now they say NKJB precise translation,
then why do the NKJB and the NIV state the following they are both corrupt
NKJB
Acts 3:13 The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, glorified His Servant Jesus, whom you delivered up and denied in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let Him go.
Acts 3:26 To you first, God, having raised up His Servant Jesus, sent Him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from your iniquities."
NIV
Acts 3:13 The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus. You handed him over to be killed, and you disowned him before Pilate, though he had decided to let him go.
Acts 3:26 When God raised up his servant, he sent him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways.”
I use the 3 Bible translations you mentioned. KJV, NKJV & THE ESV. I used these 3 for years. Great teaching on the translations. Just ran across your channel today.
Darby and Rotherham is great.
KJV vs ESV
A simple test on how a translation treats the deity of Jesus Christ….
1 Timothy 3:16
ESV- “Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness:
He was manifested in the flesh,
vindicated by the Spirit,
seen by angels,
proclaimed among the nations,
believed on in the world,
taken up in glory.”
KJV- “And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. “
Notice the ESV and may I add NASB, NIV, New World Translation (JW’s Bible)
Omitted “God” for “He”!
“He” could be anyone , me, you, or anyone else! (Example: I was manifested in the flesh when I came into this world; I was vindicated in the spirit when I was born again; I am seen of angels then and now, etc)
The King James Version specifically states that Jesus is God!
Now the “Spirit of truth” would not testify otherwise!
The New Testament was 1st written in Aramic since that was the language spoken at the time of Jesus by Hebrews. Then it was translated into Greek. Even the old Testament in Hebrew was translated into Greek before it was translated into English. I have been enjoying looking up those original Aramic writings. It's so fascinating. Helps me understand at a whole new level. Thanks for your recommendation. I grew up on only the KJV, then turned to RSV for the remainder of my life. Now want to read the ESV and NIV.
In my early years I loved the Revised Standard Version. In my middle years I loved the New King James Version. Since I've retired I have come to really love the old King James Version. I've tried the Tree of Life and some modern english versions and the very Hebraic Cepher version, but never loved them like those first three I mentioned. Regardless of which version you pick, just be sure to read the Bible. We need a dose of it daily to keep out of the darkness, and to become salt and light, and be renewed in our mind. God Bless you.
I forgot to mention that comparing translations to the Burean Study translation has gleened great insites for me. I think it is the next version I'd like to buy. I use it on the Bible Hub app.
I use a NIV 1984 print that was gifted to me when I was saved in 2010 which luckily was right before it was replaced with the 2011 NIV revisal. It’s special to me because of that reason and you can tell how much it’s been used. Never written in it other than my name on the first blank page and I love it but I also use an ESV study Bible from crossway and I just ordered an illuminated ESV Psalms scripture journal because psalms is my favorite book and would love to write down my thoughts and what the Lord puts in my heart during that reading time as well as what certain verses mean to me. I’m slowly dipping my toes into the ESV translation as I try to gather more knowledge to eventually be able to minister and spread the gospel. My 1984 NIV Bible has a special place in my heart and will be the one I use for my personal use while the ESV will be for my own personal Bible studies and write down thoughts that the Lord instills in me while reading as well as highlight verses that stand out to me that I may need in the future.
The KJV is difficult for me to read as English is my third language and since I live in the U.S. I choose to pray and read scripture in English I prefer translations that are easier for me to read. And because English is the language that’s most common around the world today just like how Greek was a common language during the time of Jesus and the apostles during their time of ministry and writing down what we will eventually use as scripture from their gospels and writings.
KJV vs ESV
A simple test on how a translation treats the deity of Jesus Christ….
1 Timothy 3:16
ESV- “Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness:
He was manifested in the flesh,
vindicated by the Spirit,
seen by angels,
proclaimed among the nations,
believed on in the world,
taken up in glory.”
KJV- “And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. “
Notice the ESV and may I add NASB, NIV, New World Translation (JW’s Bible)
Omitted “God” for “He”!
“He” could be anyone , me, you, or anyone else! (Example: I was manifested in the flesh when I came into this world; I was vindicated in the spirit when I was born again; I am seen of angels then and now, etc)
The King James Version specifically states that Jesus is God!
Now the “Spirit of truth” would not testify otherwise!
If you want a good easy to read but faithful to the majority text, i recommend The Voice bible. There is a study bible version out of print called Compass study bible.
Christian for 40years and am a King Jimmy man. It's slows us down when we read it. We have to think about what we're reading also when we quote it most will know it's the bible. Also displays the glorious doctrines of grace crystal clear.
King Jimmy man. Love it XD
KJ it's magnificent Ptl.
I’ve heard from the Lord so much in the KJV. The Amplified original (classic) explains what the meaning behind what the KJV describes in single words. I.e. “love.” What kind of love? Agape? Romantic? Brotherly? “ Peter, do you ‘love’ me?” That word the KJV and NKJV as “love,” isn’t the same in all three occurrences, as they would portrait. The Greek proves this. “The third time, He uses “phileō,” whereas the first two, “agape.” Both King James will NEVER open your eyes to this.
Amplified is a good version that gives the context where single word usages fail.
Be blessed saints. 🙏
@@Aaron-hype Hi Aaron that was interesting what you said and will take it on board and I knew about the different kinds of love in the Greek. I'm not against other versions but I'll always be a mainly a king Jimmy man. I love God's word it's my daily bread. God bless
@@robertmcvicar5824 funny thing about bread when Jesus is tempted in the wilderness, and quotes the OT where “Man my not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.” Many think this “word” He mentions is the Scriptures? It’s not. That’s the “logos,” not the “rhema.” (One is the written word ‘logos’ the other a spoken word ‘rhema’). KJV and NKJV will NEVER reveal this to us. It would be more accurately said as, “Man may not live by bread alone but by every freshly spoken word of God.” I use fresh loosely to emphasize a spoken word ‘in the moment.’ This is from my own research and study in His Word. I believe the Spirit guides us and prompts us when we run across things like this. They aren’t heretical, but it really brings things alive and is food for our souls. Bless you brother
Which one do you pick when these three don’t agree?
I have started using the LSB. I like it.
When I came to know the Lord, I only used the KJV. Then I switched to the NASB.
I now mostly use the NKJV, the NASB. Aside from those two, I use the LSB, the ESV, and NIV.
I have been reviewing, and improving my Greek since April.
Thank you for your review.
KJV vs ESV
A simple test on how a translation treats the deity of Jesus Christ….
1 Timothy 3:16
ESV- “Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness:
He was manifested in the flesh,
vindicated by the Spirit,
seen by angels,
proclaimed among the nations,
believed on in the world,
taken up in glory.”
KJV- “And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. “
Notice the ESV and may I add NASB, NIV, New World Translation (JW’s Bible)
Omitted “God” for “He”!
“He” could be anyone , me, you, or anyone else! (Example: I was manifested in the flesh when I came into this world; I was vindicated in the spirit when I was born again; I am seen of angels then and now, etc)
The King James Version specifically states that Jesus is God!
Now the “Spirit of truth” would not testify otherwise!
I feel like the nkjv and the esv are so balanced to use together. This confirms my thinking there. Thanks.😊
I’m with you on the NKJV. I, too, am a now retired pastor but still teach in a Senior Adult Sunday School class. KJV is obviously what I as a seventy-nine year old grew up with in the forties, fifties. In the eighties I purchased a New King James and haven’t seen a need to change. I was also an English teacher for several years and retention of the iambic pentameter coupled with, as you mentioned, the change of many archaic words with modern equivalents
@@garystevens1532
You should check out the Chronological gospels by Michael J Rood (seventy weeks ministry)
KJ, NKJ, NASV, ARE MY CHOICE!!!
Thanks brother!!!
The NASB reference edition is where I am at home. That came with studying Greek. For example, Eph. 4:22 "lusts of deceit" is exact and is only found in the NASB. In addition, if they ever substitute a word that is for readability, but not literal, they tell you that in the reference column. They also do not leave out any verses found in the KJV, that may have been added for clarification. They too are found in the reference column. Alternate translation possibilities are also there. Perhaps you didn't look closely enough. But I appreciate you and your ministry. God's peace.
YES! I so agree! I love the NASB as well--the older 1977 edition, not the more modern ones which have changed critical things. I love how it keeps the more intimate language of Thee and Thou in place when addressing God in prayer. There is nothing more intimate than prayer--expecially in John 17 when it is a conversation within the Godhead. To change it so that Jesus is saying 'you' to the Father in prayer is like Jesus putting the Father at arms length. Stick with the 1977 NASB, thank you. The newer ESV and NKJV just change things too much as compared to the NASB 1977 edition. They have been trying to change things ever since that Masterpiece was done. (Satan was not happy with that version so he went into overtime coming up with all the new versions to confuse people after that--even 'modernizing' the NASB 1977 version in 1995 and 2000....)
Same here. NASB is the literally translation of the Bible, then I also use ESV.
@@trainleader21 Nope--my pastor reads from ESV while I follow along in NASB 1977 version----to many 'little' changes that actually affect the meaning of the verses. There was nothing wrong with the NASB 1977 version. They changed it because it was too threatening to have people able to understand the real gospel reading it. Notice our last BIG revival/spiritual awakening was when that Bible came out---people got saved left and right. Immediately after that the enemy suddenly went into overdrive to bring out 'new versions'--NIV etc etc. The more new versions that come out, the darker our nation has become. Go back to the NASB 1977 version and watch revival HAPPEN!
@@jlotoo850yes. The 77 version of NASB is a good one 😊
@@jlotoo850 the way I ran to Amazon for a 77 NASB keyword study bible ❤ thank you 😊
After many years of using modern translations, I recently fell in love with the authorized KJV. I can't seem to connect with my NASB as much anymore for my devotional study. The KJV just hits me differently at a deeper level.
I still enjoy my NASB for comparison when diving deeper into certain passages. Mainly because my large study bible with commentary is the NASB.
But again, the authorized version has just been a huge blessing to my life lately.
Yea I’m no KJV only, but yea….there is just something special about the KJV. Has a flow and is actually easier to read than the others when you get used to it.
I can relate! After many years in the modern versions, I came to read in the KJV. Comparisons among them lead me to leave the modern versions behind. Memorization and retention are easier, I find, in the KJV--surely a help with the 'belt of truth' and the 'sword of the Spirit.'
It's because the KJV is inspired and preserved words.
Guys, HERE is The Savior
YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF”
From the Ancient Egyptian Semitic:
"Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3)
Ancient Egyptian Semitic Direct Translation
Yad - "Behold The Hand"
He - "Behold the Breath"
Vav - "Behold The NAIL"
I use the NKJV. Just easier to read and understand. KJV I have is very small type that I cannot see it to read. NKJV has much larger type.
I grew up in the Southern Presbyterian church which remained conservative. I grew up with the KJV and still think of memorized verses in the King James of my childhood.
stay with the KJV
Outstanding video, Pastor! I do love the KJV and my primary translation is the NKJV. I recently discovered the ESV Study Bible and I like it. I even got one for a pastor friend of mine. My third favorite is the NASB 2020. I do have another favorite that I have referred to for many years, the Amplified New Testament. It makes a great study aid.
I'm not a fan of the NIV, because it's so different and omits 25 verses from the New Testament, some concerning the deity of christ. It has always grated against my spirit and I don't understand why so many scholarly men have adopted it as their primary translation.
All that being said, you're my kind of Bible student, Pastor. God bless.
I like to "feel" like I'm reading the word.. I like reading the KJV in firelight. It's like spiritual therapy ..
Holy Ghost Grief, You have grieved God
I felt the grief of the Holy Spirit, it was deep and sorrowful. God is sad because people have replaced Him with the bible and reject the Living Christ.
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It’s also inaccurate and has opened the door for things like Calvinism to exist for augments 1 Corinthians 1:18 from “being saved” to “been saved”
Also in John 1:18, changes the word God to Son. Without context, crazy to not call Jesus God when it literally does in the original Greek.
Craziest example is 1 Corinthians 1:18 though which now opens the debate of “can you lose your salvation?” The verse literally says “being saved” meaning that you that salvation in a verb not an adjective.
- someone who went to a KJV only college and absolutely destroyed professors. I can’t tell you how many times my questions in class were answered with just “ask me about that after class”
@@VRcation right, because you have some 'authority' on these things. In what way is the KJV inaccurate? You give me a verse and I will PROVE to you that you are wrong. The greatest failings that can happen to Christians is misreading the Word in order to exalt yourself.
So you go back to the 'original' Greek and Hebrew, and tell me God made a mistake in the english translations. I'll tell you He didn't.
Or you can save yourself the trouble and burn Wescott and Hort's modern garbage.
@@captainandrew016 Westcott and Hort the fathers of the poor modern wretched translations.
@@captainandrew016 Are you aware that the KJV came from the Catholic church and the later translations came from ancient manuscripts found in the North African desert that were untouched by the Catholic church? Textus receptus doesn't mean that it was transmitted directly from God, it means received text provided by a priest named Erasmus of Rotterdam. Calvin was using the same texts that the KJV translators used as he also came out of the Roman church.
Good insights. My three are NKJV, NASB and CSB.
No mention of the New Living translation… Does that tell us all we need to know?
Not at all, he has other videos where he says the NLT is a very good translation
I like the KJV as it makes me slow down and 'explain' passages as i go along. plus it's beautiful and helps me keep it reverent and I love the connection to the saints it has - for centuries it's all people used
It's God's pure words
Oftentimes I think the KJV was put together with more prayer than some others, but I continue to use the Interlinear Bible and Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance with Hebrew and Greek dictionaries.
@@LittleLouieLagazza yes the older English versions like that really make you pause and study it more in depth. I can see why many churches use the KJV for services , people like the sound of the old Thee and Thou
@@resetsetmefree478 It's not the sounds of the thou's and thee's, it's their meanigs.
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The GOSPEL is NOT written with ink, nor on tablets of stone, but on our hearts by the Spirit of the Living God. Under the New Covenant we are to be led by the Holy Spirit, not the bible.
Thank you for this video. New to the bible and have enjoyed my first complete reading of the NKJV and now excited to try the ESV next...but I really do love the NKJV!!!!! !
Two of my ancestors were King James translators. Lancelot Andrews and his brother, Roger, I believe it was.
The KJV is my favorite, and I go from there.
If you have KJV translators in the family tree I would strongly encourage you to be definite about names and as much else as you can possibly find out. What a neat thing!!!
Awesome 👌
I’ve been reading NKJV and KJV over the past few months but over the past couple week’s mainly KJV. It has become my favorite for sure and I’m just used to the old English when reading the Bible
I'm the same way. When you get comfortable with the KJV it's hard to go back to other translations.
So glad to hear that you approve of the KJV! I have always believed it to be the very best translation! And I agree that it is so much easier to memorize because of the unusual language. I just recently found you on the Internet, and I am very happy that I did. You're very clear, concise and easy to understand. No gimmicks, or sleezy music being played in the background. Thanks, and keep up the good work.!
@ 6:59 in ~ I really appreciate your perspective on the KJV translation. I am Catholic, but prefer the KJV for it's poetic nature. Thank you for all that you do for Christians worldwide. The internets reach has been a blessing. God bless you and your family. 🙏🙏🙏
I love KJV, but have just bought the Legacy Standard Bible, which I'm enjoying very much.
I've read the KJV, NRSV, and NLT cover to cover multiple times each. I respect the KJV and use it as a reference Bible. The NRSV is useful as a non-denominational ecumenical text when speaking with Christians from other denominations, but when I read the Bible for pleasure my favorite is the NLT.
I like the NLT and the Jewish JPS old testament.
The very first things I really learned to read were bible verses in the meeting hall (Brethren) where my parents took me, from my birth onwards. I remember starting to read my dad's King James bible during the services, and looking at the pictures. One of the headings over the text was "Jesus heals divers sicknesses" "Divers" was the old rendering of "diverse" I found the pictures that this conjured up in my mind very moving, of Jesus standing over some poor guy, huddled on the floor on a harbour wall somewhere, struggling for breath after nearly drowning in a diving accident....
@jonathanskeet5076 LOL That's what I thought, too! One thing the KJV does is build your awareness of vocabulary changes.
@@kalulu1675 To say nothing of the healing of the "impotent" (i.e paralysed) man!
Interesting. And your ‘triangle’ is also mine, and for much the same reasons. I love the KJV, carry the NKJV to church, and use the ESV Study Bible (massive though it is!) at home for in depth study. As for the Greek text, I lean toward th Majority Text, but have several.
As for the CSB, alhough I am Baptist, I do not care much for it. As you say,”It’s just not my thing.”
Glad I found you online this morning. Good program!
Thanks, great video. My favorite Bibles are KJV, NKJV, NASB, LSB and NLT. But my everyday reading is NKJV this year because as I read through the Bible I like to have a bit of Study help so I'm using the NKJV Life Application Bible and as time allows also the LSB and NLT. I think I've bitten off to much. I hadn't considered the Message, although I've got nothing against it. I grew up in Presbyterian churches before the present craziness so the KJV has been a favorite. I'm presently in an Independent Baptist church. Last year I went through The KJV Study Bible that had reformation notes. It is a good one too (The Reformation Heritage Study Bible, KJV).
It's aways been funny to me when people say the KJV is too hard to read/understand. I can remember being four years old, sitting in my dad's lap as he taught me to read using the KJV. It's been my bible for 39 years and continually amazes me with the beauty and simplicity with which is was written. I'd encourage anyone to give it a chance. You'll be surprised at how easy it is to read.
I love and grew up with the KJV like you did, but I totally get where people are coming from when they say that it's not the easiest to understand. It's not just the thee's, thou's and thine's (which would throw anyone off, who's not familiar with Shakespearean English), but also the occasional sentence structure, the archaic words and the false friends present (words that we still use today, but they have a completely different meaning than what they had back in 1611).
@@eclipsesonic Agreed. I also grew up with the KJV but prefer the RSV or NRSV but to each their own.
the only issue I have with the KJV is that some words had a different meaning back in 1611. For example Hebrew 4 verse 12: For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edge sword, piercing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of thoughts and intents of the heart. Now, I thought quick meant fast, but doing research it actually means alive. Which is why I was thinking for buying the NIV version but found some very interesting information that made me second guess it so I'm looking to buy a New King James Version with updated english language.
It’s also inaccurate and has opened the door for things like Calvinism to exist for augments 1 Corinthians 1:18 from “being saved” to “been saved”
Also in John 1:18, changes the word God to Son. Without context, crazy to not call Jesus God when it literally does in the original Greek.
Craziest example is 1 Corinthians 1:18 though which now opens the debate of “can you lose your salvation?” The verse literally says “being saved” meaning that you that salvation in a verb not an adjective.
- someone who went to a KJV only college and absolutely destroyed professors. I can’t tell you how many times my questions in class were answered with just “ask me about that after class”
Easy to read, but doesn’t mean it’s easy to understand and comprehend.
In talks about Bible translation I often hear the phrase "Precise, word-for-word translation," including by you at 15:25 in this video. I'm an RTS grad and took Greek but not Hebrew. But I've done extensive professional translation in other languages. Languages each have their own syntax, style, and word order, and those differences often mean the best and most precise translation may not be word for word, because it's just as important to take into account the target language as the source language. I use the ESV, but like you I grew up with the NIV 1984, and as a professional translator I understand and appreciate the "dynamic equivalence" principle. Applying ipsissima verba too rigidly, especially toward word and phrase order, can result in a stilted and even distorted rendition that can lose the meaning of the source. The committees who have done all the translations you mentioned were not amateurs, and I am sure they took this into account, though here I'm not including those who have prioritizeed contemporary cultural considerations over accuracy and precision of the text.
Well said. There's definitely a tricky and blurry line here, because trying to keep up *too much* with evolving English can also result in a blunder. I think a good example is the NASB updating "brothers" to "brothers and sisters" (with "and sisters being italicized) to indicate how the Greek word is actually used, even though it technically translates as "brothers".
You try to explain this to a KJV only user, they'll head will explode. They'll ramble on about how this certain text was preserved by God's supernatural powers. 😂
KJV is really an abomination when it comes to translation. It's explicitly bias and it's not hidden very well
Finally a modern Christian pastor/scholar who does not dismiss the KJV. I absolutely love it for all of the reasons he lists, though I do not say it is the only one we should use as he also is not saying. But for me it is the best.
I'm in agreement with the video author. The KJV, NKJV, and either ESV or NASB. My preference overall is the NKJV. The beauty of the language is lovely and poetic. I read it more often than that other 2-3 by a substantial margin. An important question is "which can you memorize and really remember?" I've found that I remember the NKJV best, can memorize it, and can quote it very accurately. I've found that while I love the ESV and NASB, I cannot do that. Yes, I can closely approximate but I find myself missing a key word or confusing a phrase or confusing two separate scriptures. The next most memorable is of course the KJV. It is a miracle, classic, majestic, accurate, melodic.
What about the NIV?
@@scottbrandon6244 Good question. NIV 1984 was solid. Now the owner has forced all licensees (sellers) to the 2011 or later versions which have made accommodations that are not accurate.
@@zerochaos1 I have a few nice new NIV84 Bibles that I'm hoarding. Not really; I'm giving one as a graduation gift. I don't like the newer NIVs. NKJV is my favorite but I also love the NASB95 (not so much the 2020), ESV, and KJV.
My husband and I were in a small Bible study when we were in our 30s, and most of the other members were above 65. If anyone read a verse from a Bible other than the KJV, a woman in her 80s would say, "OK. Now I will read the verse from the real Bible." I will never forget how much I loved hearing her read from the KJV. I agree with you that it is much easier to memorize Scripture from the KJV. I use the ESV.
Yes, for many nostalgia plays a large part, if not the major part in their choice of versions.
Hogwash @@grantsmythe8625
the ESV is corrupt
please find
Matthew 12:47 removed
Matthew 23:14 removed
Mark 6:11 removed last 23 words
Mark 7:8 removed last 15 words
Mark 7:16 removed
there are many more
I found the following bibles to be corrupt
NIV, NKJV. NRS, NC, ESV, NAS, RS, LB, GNB, RV
KJV vs ESV
A simple test on how a translation treats the deity of Jesus Christ….
1 Timothy 3:16
ESV- “Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness:
He was manifested in the flesh,
vindicated by the Spirit,
seen by angels,
proclaimed among the nations,
believed on in the world,
taken up in glory.”
KJV- “And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. “
Notice the ESV and may I add NASB, NIV, New World Translation (JW’s Bible)
Omitted “God” for “He”!
“He” could be anyone , me, you, or anyone else! (Example: I was manifested in the flesh when I came into this world; I was vindicated in the spirit when I was born again; I am seen of angels then and now, etc)
The King James Version specifically states that Jesus is God!
Now the “Spirit of truth” would not testify otherwise!
Respectfully, you may want to use another example to prove your point. The previous verses immediately before 3:16 clearly state that God indeed is the main subject matter (ESV):
“14 I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, 15 if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth.”
Remember, context matters. What is written verses, even chapters before or after a verse helps define God’s Word. 😊
I have always read the KJV ( I’m 22) and will always.
Why?
The beauty of the KJs is, it is keyed to the strongs concordance, otherwise I enjoy the different translations to bring out depth and width of meaning in the word. The KJ is not perfect as many proclaim. It has some weak and outright wrong translations in very important areas, Calling the body of Christ “the Church” instead of the called out ones has focused generations on a building instead of people. And the translations about hell and everlasting punishment are wrong when compared to original texts.
@@TouchTheUniverse
it was used during the expansion period of christianity. the fruit of the modern translations, has been the decline of christianity and the west, and the rise of the extreme perversions that we see today.
@@bw2442
You don't have and have never read the "original texts".
KJV ONLY
I really like reading The Passion Translation. It touches my heart in a way others do not. But generally I read the NKJV or NASB or ESV for study and for meditation. But then the Passion when I can just relax with it and let God speak to my heart.
Interesting philosophy! I personally love the CSB, but could easily use the ESV and do use the NKJV in my church where I’m a youth pastor. My only pet peeve is that I end up spending a considerable amount of my teaching time just explaining terms that reach over my teens & pre-teens. But all in all we have a plethora of good translations that make God’s word accessible!
Teaching the meaning of words seems very much needed nowadays, since many people don’t even know what a woman is.
I find that too. I had a tough time explaining to youth what a covenant was. They just did not get it. Teens also seem to have a problem with much of the Old Testament and taking those stories and applying them to their own life.
@@MrNanonen unfortunately :(
The GOSPEL is NOT written with ink, nor on tablets of stone, but on our hearts by the Spirit of the Living God. Under the New Covenant we are to be led by the Holy Spirit, not the bible.
All that bible worshipers can see and believe is “all scripture was given by inspiration of God”. They search the scriptures for in them they THINK they have eternal life but they never come to the Living Christ that they might actually have life (John 5:39-40). Bible worshipers are covenant breakers, because they reject the Holy Spirit (New Covenant)
Awesome! I have been doing all my personal devotions and reading from the KJV and I've been preaching from the NKJV. I haven't really settled on a critical editions that I 'regularly' go to, but I often reference the CSB, BSB, and the NET notes.
HERE is The Savior
YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF”
From the Ancient Egyptian Semitic:
"Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3)
Ancient Egyptian Semitic Direct Translation
Yad - "Behold The Hand"
He - "Behold the Breath"
Vav - "Behold The NAIL"
LSB is another good translation. 😊 It's in essence a revision of the NASB95. James White said something like it's the NASB95 perfected, though I don't know about that. Its most notable features are using Yahweh instead of Lord, using slave consistently for doulos, and using other Hebrew and Greek terms consistently (e.g. lovingkindness for hesed). I think ny favorite thing about the LSB is the name. LSB is a lot more palatable to English speakers outside of America, whereas NASB can make it sound like it's primarily a translation for Americans.
Thank you for an excellent video. As I've gotten older I've moved back to the KJV but I'm so happy to hear the NKJV is reliable as well. I love them both. I'm new to the reform theology and I find it exciting. I'm also listening to some audio works from Puritans on Aneko press.
Love your choices. I started with the NKJV some 20 years ago, most of my memorized verses are in that translation. I do better with the NASB than the ESV, just personal preference, and I’m probably in the minority in that regard. Just recently started using the KJV a little and am gaining an appreciation for its beauty and elegance. Having started with the NKJV has given me a leg up in understanding the archaic words and phrases as I’m reading it. Thanks for sharing your expertise!
Then I'm in the minority too. I use the NASB, KJV and NKJV for hard study. If I buy/read anything else, it's for the format of the features, not the translation. Example: I have The Apologetics Study Bible (HCSB); I bought it for the apologetics content.
The NKJV is a corrupted bible. Some of the covers on the NKJV have the satanic triquetra on it. 🤔
I also use the NSAB as primary and ESV as secondary as well as New King James. The problem with the King James for me, is the language for some of the 1800 Elizabethan translation that you have before you is the meaning of the words have changed in the last 150 some odd years since the translation of the King James.
It sounds fancier because it's using words we don't use anymore, but I just don't want to be confused with words that have changed the meaning and modern times versus then was throws off what the verse is that I'm reading.
I have no issues with those who can do so, God did not design my brain to be one of those.
@@Terry_and_Dena The meaning of the words has not changed. The Jesuits and the Vatican versions corrupted the words to deceive people. A sin still means sin, a dog, still means dog, etc. The King James bible is written on a 5th grade reading level. Why is it that people can understand Shakespeare's writings, but can't read the King James bible and understand it? It's not rocket science.
I was a junkie and I learned how to use/apply/ read a King James Bible in jail. The Holy Ghost taught me. The Holy Spirit will show you what peradventure means. And wot not means. That's why back in the day they used to use the King James Bible to teach people how to read. When they teach you to read, they teach you to use context clues. We know how important Bible context is. If God's word is important and preserved, why would you change it and update it. Why wouldn't you update your minds to learn it instead of looking for perversions, and watered down paraphrases.
I don't know what other influences you've had, but you managed to get sucked into the cultish mindset of King James Onlyism. What you don't seem to understand is that the original writings of Scripture are what God inspired-not the King James translation or any other translation for that matter. But if you want the most accurate English translation, you should read the 1995 NASB.
@@miketatreau2347 The NASB is based on the corrupted Critical Text, see "THE WORDS OF GOD: KJB or Modern Bibles?"
100% agreed. The Lord led me to the King James and it changed my life. After a few months my sister asked me, are you reading the Bible a lot? You've changed.
Of course I had to get used to the thees and thous but it was so easy, and the spirit that arose from the KJV was like a drink of water I had to keep coming back to. BTW Thou thee thy thine are just the singular form of You ye your yours, like I me my mine are the singular of Us we our ours. The T words fell into disuse because the King used to use the royal 'we' (the people) and his courtiers started calling him 'you' instead of 'thou'. This spread as a politeness to lords and ladies and finally down to all folk, until thee and thou became an insult to use, as we see in Shakespeare where one character says to the other, "Dost thou 'thou' me, thou dog!"
When I next read my old Bible, the NIV, it was cold and in fact snake-like. I am not joking.
The King James Version 1769 is God's ordained translation, his perfect word, preserved for us today. See "Irrefutable Proof in 60 min: The KJB Superseded Hebrew and Greek" and many others from Truth is Christ
@@miketatreau2347 whats the NASB? Is that short for New American Standard Bible?
@@michelletidler6773 Yes
I love NLT to me, I can hear Jesus talking to me so easily in it.
I like this version for new believer’s when they come to Christ. During the years when I was getting involved in the Harvest Crusades . We would share with New believers and give them the New Testament bibles with Pastor Greg Laurie’s footnotes in the NLT New Believers New Testament bibles 👍🏼
Trash. That's a thought for thought translation. Pure trash.
2 Corinthians 2:17 KJV "CORRUPT the WORD of GOD" no other translations or versions can pass that TEST
@@PsykoHoneyWeed so when did you learn to read ancient Greek texts and Hebrew. How are you going to get your camel 🐪 through the eye of that needle 🪡.
@@PsykoHoneyWeedThe KJV is a corruption of the Word. It’s dedicated to an English king.
Hi Matthew. I was looking for chronological audio bibles and I happened to see and view this video of yours. I was pleasantly surprised that you also favour the majority text. I thought nobody favour them anymore, haha. I'm also reformed attending a PCA church in Vancouver BC. I grew up in my teens using the KJV and memorized lots of verses at that time. I also made favourite the NKJV when I first got a hold of it in the early 90's - also because it was majority text. I am excited to watch your arguments why you favour the majority text, at this point as I write this, I have not yet watched them. I favour them for a reason - mostly because (if my memory serves right) our Lord preserved them using several thousand copies and being most used by lots of godly men in the centuries before and after the Reformation. But I'll see and am excited to watch your series on them!
Thank you Matt for your comments on these translations. I became a believer in early 1958 and at that time everyone in my circle of friends used the KJV and looked askance at using the Revised Standard Version. The first Bible I bought for myself was KJV in the Scofield Study Edition. So I learned early to accept the dispensations! I was involved with the Navigators and learned to memorize many many verses. That has stood me in good stead all these years. I and my friends were eagerly awaiting the whole Bible in the NASB but it was different than all the verses I had memorized in the KJV and so some of my memorized verses began to slip away not getting reviewed as much. So I settled on the NKJV and have not regretted it. Also I use the Phillips New Testament when I want to get another view on some passages. I love it.
I love acts 8 20, in philips version.
Ephesians 2:10 the voice bible has the most beautiful way
What are your thoughts on the NLT? I am currently actively using the NLT version and I find it easy to follow along with. I actually just bought myself, my mother, and my aunt all new NLT bibles. Great video! God bless!
The NLT is a good translation as well as the ESV. I also like the Berean Bible version at times.
@@karenfroment7525NLT isn’t good. It’s thought for thought and makes mistakes. Get rid of it.
In 1980 I began my journey with the KJV, and used it for about 5 years. Then switched to the NKJV, which I very much enjoyed and used in the first years of Bible College. While in Bible college I adopted the 1977 NASB, and used it for many years until the ‘95 NASB came out. My preference was to use the most literal precise translation of the most evidenced manuscripts available. Although I have bought and referenced other translations, the NASB ‘95 remained my number one translation for about 23 years. When the Legacy Standard Bible became available in 2021, I was immediately smitten by the refinements and improvements to the NASB. The translators have done an amazing and thorough job in making revisions to the ‘95 NASB, while avoiding the more “politically correct” liberal leanings of the NASB 2020. As of today, the LSB is my preferred translation, although I often read from my old NASB ‘95 Bible with 20 years of notes. It’s like “home” to me. Maybe after my LSB editions get well worn and full of notes, I’ll feel at home with them. You are someone who will understand that sentimentality I’m sure. Anyway, thanks for the video, it was really interesting.
I’ve read through all three translations you talked about in this video. I have no problem with any of them. I’ve landed on using the NKJV as my main translation. My number two is the LSB.
NKJV was my go-to when I first started reading the Bible seriously for myself and also for the next several years after that. Even though it's no longer my regular go-to I'll always have love for it as that's where it all began for me. ESV then became my go-to almost a decade ago now. I've also added the NASB95 and CSB into the mix more recently too with the former being used for deep bible study along with my ESV and the latter more for just regular bible reading, yet the ESV still remains my go-to as the main translation I read.
I’m a NASB guy. I love the ESV, CSB and the NLT as well.
Those tramslations are the ones that make muslims and atheists critisize. They change words which they dont accept, like begotten son.... modern book say unique son. I mean who doesnt understand begotten? Only americans?
@loganlake9980 the NLT is not actually a translation.
@murielpucoe9213 I've heard that the 2020v is problematic to a lot of ppl of all cultures, but i haven't heard that the 1995v is.
@@umarae27 to us in South Africa that grew up with UK type of english , we find it unacceptable for America to do translations to suit their communities, because that causes problems when the word"begotten" is translated to " unique" . Thats why muslims insist thatvthe bible is changed.... because of these changes in words.
@@murielpucoe9213 i understand & agree. However, the 1995 version did not take it out.
The newer 2020v did, yes. But *not* the 1995v
These are the 3 I use!! KJV is my favorite for basically all the reasons you mentioned! I do find it easier to memorize for sure!
I have been trying to use the KJV this year. But for some reason have gone back to the CSB. But I’ll start checking out the ESV and getting closer with the NKJV. Thank you for this
I was raised in the church and my early years were KJV only. That was the version that I had memory verses of in sunday school and children's church. It is the version that the leaders of my church preached out of. KJV was the only version I knew until sometime in the 1990s. When my parents saw that I wanted to start reading the Bible, they got me a Living Bible translation. The Living Bible made everything easy to understand for me and made the Bible come alive in a way that it hadn't before. In the late 90s, after I had been reading the Living Bible for a few years, I got my first study Bible and it was NIV. I stayed almost exclusively with the NIV for the next 20 years. I now consult different versions when preparing lessons and sermons. I find that when you consult different versions you can get a better picture of the contents of the verse. Personally, I think my progression from the more reader friendly version of Living (New Living or Message might be good alternatives as well) to the NIV (an in-between translation in my opion as far as readablity) and now consulting a variety of versions and commentaries to deepen my knowlege made me fall in love and understand the Bible. The understanding that I had as a foundation was able to be built on with other verions that are more word-for-word.
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00:27 💡 Pastor Matt discusses Bible translations and shares his top three favorites.
01:25 📚 With numerous English Bible translations available, choosing the right one can be overwhelming.
05:51 📖 The King James Version (KJV) is recommended for its majestic language and historical significance.
11:06 🔄 The New King James Version (NKJV) updates the KJV language while maintaining its precision.
14:17 📜 The English Standard Version (ESV) is a scholarly translation, using the critical Greek text, preferred in academic circles.
18:54 ⛔️ Some translations to avoid: NIV (new version), NRSV, and The Passion Translation.
21:12 📚 Pastor Matt has a new book called "Souls: How Jesus Saves Sinners," focusing on the Gospel and justification.
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I'm thinking optimal solution for me is the parallel bible KJV Amplified versein with texts from both bibles side by side on each page. Because when can't udnerstand KJV can check AMP and vice versa. Or read AMP and check accuracy in KJV. Any oppinion before getting it?
I would go Amplified NKJV parallel
Wow those are my three favorite
NIV is a very accurate good translation. Another great one is the NSAB.
As a note all of these bibles are solid and good. If one works for you, use.
Any views on the NLT?
Grew up with KJV. Using a NLT funny thing, during my study the other day got out my KJV to flip back and forth thru verses and remembered how much I loved reading the KJ translation!!
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Nobody studies NLT. It’s to read and never study.