Confusing Bible versions
Image via Wikipedia It’s daunting to walk into a bookstore and figure out which Bible is best from among the multitudes available. It’s especially confusing for new believers – so many translations, formats, study features, and even colors! However, it’s worth spending extra time to consider this issue because the Bible is the God-breathed and inspired Word for us to grow in righteousness ( 2 Timothy 3:16-17 ) and an active source of power to the living God ( Hebrews 4:12 ). Psalm 119 is a triumphant devotional to the beauty, power, and majesty of reading, meditating upon, and memorizing God’s word. There are a number of excellent Bibles to choose from. Personally, I consult several Bible versions in my writing, speaking, devotions, and Bible study. This is especially helpful to get the meaning of a passage when an isolated text in another version may not be clear. Logically, it’s best to first choose a Bible translation that is sound and that you are comfortable re