For my devotions, I use the English Standard Version (ESV).
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For preaching, I use the New International Version (NIV).
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For academic work, I use the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV).
 | The NRSV Bible with the Apocrypha, softcover By Hendrickson Publishers "A quantum leap forward, a work of such quality that it can serve as the definitive translation for North American readers," - Christian Century. First published in 1990, the NRSV marked the end of 17 years of intensive labor and debate and has now won acceptance across denominational lines. 800 pages, softcover. Hendrickson.
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4 comments:
Do you do a lot of original language work?
I do try to translate passages I am preaching on from the Hebrew or Greek. But I confess that I do not always get around to it. I did this week though!
Why not use ESV for preaching? And do you use the Message at all or the NKJ?
I use the NIV because they are our pew Bibles and I think it is a pretty good translation. I don't use the Message for preaching, although I sometimes use it in the service. I sometimes use the NKJV on visitation.
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