[metmom]

Yes, though I admit I've been in the past much underwhelmed by such versions as "The Good News" bible, I do recall myself being set straight on that score (when I dissed it) by someone that had personally had that exact version (used by the Lord?) open up for himself the basics of gospel message, whereas revised standard KJ version be all but a stumbling block to him. This same person was to go on and lead a life of ministry towards others for years afterwards. So go figure (lol).

When I first got saved, all there was was the KJV, the NAS and (I think, IIRC) the Living Bible. Not having been raised on KJV English, much escaped me. So I bought a Living Bible and read them side by side for a while.

Since it's really the Holy Spirit which opens our understanding to spiritual truths anyway, He can even use a less that ideal translation.

[Elsie]

So I bought a Living Bible and read them side by side for a while.

Good Girl!

There are many multiple translations in a side by side printing available.

I have a ...

KJV
Modern Language
Living Bible
Revision Standard Version

in one binding.

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A NIV interlinear Greek side-by-side. (Eberhard Nestlé's Greek edition)

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I have this one... .. that is in English, but leaves all the Jewishness found in the bible intact; choosing NOT to use the English translations of Hebrew words. It takes a bit of getting used to, but really makes the bible seem more real; especially the NT.

I mean a WORLD wide religion - not just something that the Western English speaking people are pushing.

[Elsie]

I keep waiting for a Reformed Eygptian/King James English of 1611 to appear in a MORMON bookstore; but the lady behind the counter says they are backordered to the max.

When the shipment DOES come in; I was told it'd be a couple of YEARS before my name would move up the list.