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How do I choose the right Bible translation for me? KBA-02404-F8R8Y Question How do I choose the right Bible translation for me? Answer A listing of well known English translations and how they are understood to fall on the continuum of translation is available below. It is important to have a basic understanding of where…

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How important is a Bible translation? KBA-01195-78CEA Question How important is a Bible translation? Answer The right Bible translation helps. The books that make up the Bible were written over a period of about 1500 years. The last book was completed about 1900 years ago. The different parts of the Bible were originally written in…

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Are there verses missing in the NIV translation of the Bible? KBA-01808-V0F5D Information There are not any verses missing. The King James Version translators used the best manuscripts available in 1611. Fortunately, many older manuscripts have been discovered and carefully evaluated by scholars, with the conclusion that the older manuscripts are more reliable. This has…

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KJV 1611 Translation Questions KBA-01269-M9D9S Summary I have noticed that the KJV Translation is different depending on the bible I am looking at. Why is that? Additional Comments There is no one “standard” KJV text. As this translation passes for public domain in the US, each publisher has made changes to the text to clarify…

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Frequently asked questions about the NIV translation KBA-01172-H3H5P Summary Below you will find links to additional resources for NIV questions you may have. Additional Comments New FAQ page and updated 2011 page.   New FAQ page:  http://www.thenivbible.com/faqs/   The updated 2011 page: http://www.thenivbible.com/about-the-niv/about-the-2011-edition/      

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How is the NIV translation different from other translations? KBA-01167-J1Q3Z Summary Easy to read and uncompromisingly accurate, the NIV is one of the most faithful translations of the Bible ever made. Behind the NIV stands a world-class team of evangelical Bible scholars whose passion is to faithfully translate God’s Word. Additional Comments You will also…

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