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Bible Translations Guide Final

The document provides a timeline of major English Bible translations following the King James Version, starting from the Revised Version in 1885 to the New English Translation in 2020. It categorizes recommended versions for different audiences, including children, teenagers, Bible study enthusiasts, and church use, highlighting their unique features. Each version is described in terms of readability, accuracy, and suitability for various purposes.

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Bible Translations Guide Final

The document provides a timeline of major English Bible translations following the King James Version, starting from the Revised Version in 1885 to the New English Translation in 2020. It categorizes recommended versions for different audiences, including children, teenagers, Bible study enthusiasts, and church use, highlighting their unique features. Each version is described in terms of readability, accuracy, and suitability for various purposes.

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Guide to English Bible Translations After the King James Version

Timeline of English Bible Translations After the KJV

Here's a timeline of major English Bible translations after the King James Version (KJV, 1611):

1885 - Revised Version (RV): First official revision of the KJV by British scholars.

1901 - American Standard Version (ASV): U.S. version of the RV. Very literal.

1952 - Revised Standard Version (RSV): Modernized ASV.

1966 - Jerusalem Bible (JB): Catholic, literary.

1971 - New American Standard Bible (NASB): Very literal, for serious study.

1978 - New International Version (NIV): Modern, clear, balanced.

1982 - New King James Version (NKJV): Updates KJV English.

1985 - New Jerusalem Bible (NJB): Elegant Catholic version.

1989 - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV): Inclusive language.

1996 - Contemporary English Version (CEV): Very simple language.

2001 - English Standard Version (ESV): Literal and readable.

2002 - The Message (MSG): Paraphrased in conversational English.

2004 - Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB): Balanced evangelical version.

2017 - Christian Standard Bible (CSB): Updated HCSB.

2020 - New English Translation (NET): Transparent with notes.

For Children (Ages 4-10)

Version Why Choose It

Contemporary English Version


Simple,
(CEV)clear, everyday English. Great for early readers.

New International Reader's Version


Based (NIrV)
on NIV but with shorter sentences and easier words.

The Beginner's Bible Not a full translation, but excellent for young children's Bible stories.

For Teenagers / New Believers

Version Why Choose It

New International Version (NIV)


Balanced accuracy and readability. Very popular.

The Message (MSG) Paraphrased in modern, conversational English.


Guide to English Bible Translations After the King James Version

Good News Translation (GNT)


Easy-to-read, often used in outreach.

For Bible Study / Deep Learning

Version Why Choose It

English Standard Version (ESV)


Literal yet readable. Great for memorization and study.

New American Standard BibleMost


(NASB)
literal; excellent for word studies.

New Revised Standard Version


Scholarly,
(NRSV)inclusive language.

For Devotional Reading

Version Why Choose It

The Message (MSG) Poetic paraphrase. Fresh and personal.

New Living Translation (NLT)Smooth, natural English. Great for reflection.

For Use in Churches

Version Why Choose It

New International Version (NIV)


Common in evangelical churches.

English Standard Version (ESV)


Popular in Reformed circles.

New Revised Standard Version


Used
(NRSV)
in Protestant and Catholic liturgies.

New King James Version (NKJV)


Keeps KJV structure with updated language.

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