Is there a easier bible to understand than the King James?

Carol - posted on 10/25/2009

I think that NIV Bible is easier to understand my self i had trouble understanding the king J ames Bible also so my pastor told to try the NIV ... You might want to try that one and see how it goes ok? Carol

Carol - posted on 10/25/2009

I have just started reading the Bible in the past few years. I was raised in the catholic church so everything was in our prayer books, no need to read the BIBLE. About 5+ years ago I asked Jesus into my heart to be my personal Savior. My husband encourged me to start reading the Bible. I had a study Bible that there was no way I could understand it. Then I went to the NIV Bible because that is what the church we were attending was using.



My next one was "The Expositor's New Testament" King James version. After starting to read and study this Bible I KNEW that I NEEDED "The Expositor's Study Bible". What is unique about this Bible is the Scripture is followed by notes to describe what the word or phrase means. It is so simple to understand that a child of 8 can understand it. At this time over a half million copies have been sold in the past 6 years. Go to www.jsm.org to check it out for yourself.

Andee - posted on 10/24/2009

read the New King James version. It is so much easier to understand. Stay away from The Message Bible as it really distorts the translation.

Jessica - posted on 10/24/2009

the king james is tha only good bible.. but they have made a new one... nkj.. new king james livin bible.. its the same as tha king james but it is wrote in our words... I have a hard time readin the original king james but this one is the dame thing just wrote in our words

Karen - posted on 10/24/2009

I like the good news bible the beginning of each book gives a little reference to what is going on and where it takes place. also in plain english. It was given to my daughter during Sunday school and even my younger kids can understand the stories.

Sabrina - posted on 10/23/2009

niv is great!

Kimberly - posted on 10/23/2009

My favorite is the NASB (New American Standard Bible). It's in modern English, so easier to understand and is very accurately translated from the original texts (Greek and Hebrew). Others really enjoy the NIV. I also have one of these and it is a very good translation as well.

Helen - posted on 10/23/2009

The Good News is very reader friendly.

Teresa - posted on 10/23/2009

I like the NIV for studying purposes and the Message for getting through the stories. :)

Virginia - posted on 10/23/2009

Try the New Living Translation it was easier for me to understand. You can also try the Amplified Bible. What i really do recommend if you dont want to buy those bibles is to go to biblegateway.com it has all the english translations and other languages its alot of help!

Laura - posted on 10/23/2009

There is an easier translation and it is the ESV ( English Standard Version) it helps a lot the principles from 1600 KJV are there but the words are so a 6th grader could understand them. Its also based on the NASB its also a good translation, the pastor at my church currently uses the ESV. It's the translation that helped him get through seminary we're talking about a man who didn't read period before the lord called him to do HIS work. IT helps him and it helps alot of new believers to understand due to the fact it is in the modern day wording without all the Thee, Thou, and long run on words

Erin - posted on 10/23/2009

I agree the NIV is a lot more user friendly and it has explanations and easy cross referencing. I also use the NIV together with my KJV

Jill - posted on 10/23/2009

Joyce Meyers has an awesome bible well she does the commentary....... also The Message is great for the new testament and proverbs and psalms

Elin - posted on 10/23/2009

The Message!!!! Its so easy to understand!! Its like reading a story in everyday English. My favorite is The Message Pause Remix it has loittle breaks where you can apply it to life, or do a little devotional. It really helps make you think about what you just read. And also for me, allows me to understand it even better!

Judy - posted on 10/23/2009

I would recommend the King James commentary Bible.

Katie - posted on 10/23/2009

Try the NKJV....also a parallel Bible with the KJV and another version would help. It is okay that you are having trouble with reading the KJV. Most people do and to me it just helps me study it a little bit more. It sticks with me a lot better than just reading through. :) Have a great day!

Jana - posted on 10/23/2009

Our church uses the New American Version. I was a bit skeptical being raised Baptist, but my Pastor sat down with me and explained that laid out side by side they were the same .... just used in today's language. Do a search on Barnes & Noble, I think you may be able to preview it and there are many "online" versions.

Gayle - posted on 10/22/2009

I love reading the Message Bible and the New Living Testament Bible. Both of them put words down to our terms. Also if you want to understand a verse better you can always google the verse. I have had to do it several times.

Beckey - posted on 10/22/2009

I absolutly love the message bible or new living translation

Jeannie - posted on 10/22/2009

I am a new Christian myself and I'm reading the NIV version. Don't ask me what NIV stands for, however it's the same one my pastor uses and it's very easy to understand modern version that is. I would also recomend reading the new testiment which is after pslams (half way through the bible) Read "Mark, Luke, John, and then Mathew." These are the same story writen by diffrent people with diffrent perspectives but it's a great place to start. Again I am new as well. GOOD LUCK! All the gifts of falling in love with God and more then I could have ever asked for!

Kim - posted on 10/22/2009

The NIV, Amplified or New Living all all good Bibles that breaks down the King James... You can also find Bibles that have King James on one side and NIV or Amplified on the other side and that helps me at Church to be able to have both.

Treasa - posted on 10/22/2009

Although I believe the KJV is the closest translation the the original bible, It's never wrong to have a few different versions to help you understand. My pastor reads out of New American Standard and I have both King James Version and New Living Translation. I really like the New Living Translation. If you are looking for something that is just straight to the point, try the Message Bible as a companion to your reading.

Amanda - posted on 10/22/2009

The Trinity is the singular name for God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit. They are three persons in one.

Just as I am a daughter, a mother, and a sister, but still one singular person

God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit are all one

Cassie - posted on 10/22/2009

I use the NIV and really like it. I also have a study Bible. It has explanations and history on the bottom half of the page. It has really helped in my Christian growth. Bless you for wanting more.

Becky - posted on 10/22/2009

I like the NIV Bible, but the easiest thign to do is look up an online Bible and read something in several different translations and see which is easiest for you.That's what I did.

Tammie - posted on 10/22/2009

Hi Summer. I have found that reading the New International Version (NIV) is a lot easier for me to understand. It is also one of the better translations because it isn't written in "story" form. I also like the NIV Life Application Bible because it has some comments about indivual passages and shows how to apply it to our lives today. Hope this helps... :-)

Rachel - posted on 10/22/2009

I have had a new king james for 7 years and loved it , i think its easier to understand but it still speaks like king james

Rhonda - posted on 10/22/2009

I have always liked the NIV...right now I've got an NIV study bible that I really have enjoyed. Because it goes into depth explaining alot of the verses. Helps me to get a lot more out of what I'm reading.

Angie - posted on 10/22/2009

I would have to say NIV or The Life Application Bible.But you can always got to you local Bible book store and look at the different version and see which one u like..They will be happy to help you find one :)

Jackie - posted on 10/22/2009

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Kyle - posted on 10/21/2009

might try the King James study Bible. It has the regular verses on top and references it in todays language on the bottom. But i would still compare it to the regular King James Version. I like KJV because if you read others like the NIV and some others you will find that they leave some verses out. It just seems like it is "tampered" with to me. Good luck

Lakesha - posted on 10/21/2009

I have The Inspirational Study Bible by Max Lucado it is New King James Version but it is completely in plain english. I absolutey love it. It's a study bible so it helps you study & understand the different chapters in the bible. What I like the most is the Life Lessons section, it gives you a break down of what was happening in that passage & applies it to real life.

Susan - posted on 10/21/2009

Yes, yes, yes and thank God for that!!! I like American Standard and NIV the best. I
really want to get Charles Stanley's study Bible, I've heard alot of positive feed back.

Patti - posted on 10/21/2009

I use the New King James.

Lisa - posted on 10/21/2009

I LOVE The Message it is contempoary reading (no thee or thou)!

Leslie - posted on 10/21/2009

It sounds like that you are a fairly new Christain. The bible tells us that just as babies start with milk so must we as new Christains. Basically start with some of the more basic chapters of the bible. 1 Corinthains is a book to begin with. I know that the KJV can seem difficult, basically because we do not talk that way today, but it will make sense to you, in Gods time. When my husband was first saved he to had the same issues that you are having, I had him read the KJV then he read from the NIV. In doing this it helped him to understand that language that is being use. I personally feel that some of the more modern versions of the bible leave alot out, which is why I love the KJV. But try going back and forth between the KJV & the NIV and see if this helps. Remember to always pray before you begin your bible readings for the day, you'll be amazed at how God will increase your understanding. My prayers are with you, God bless

Krista - posted on 10/21/2009

Of all the translations I read, I love the Amplified version the best. It is very thorough, as it elaborates upon the tenses and implications from the original language. I would HIGHLY recommend this translation to anyone who has trouble understanding the "old world" stlye of writing, it helps me tremendously, and it isn't "cheap" like some "basic english" ans "modern" type translations tend to be...on the contrary, it is abuntantly rich. I'd say it is perfect for the new believer :)

Dilia - posted on 10/21/2009

I would suggest the Life Application Bible. It's easy and has great references.

Shirley - posted on 10/21/2009

I love the King James version,yet I still don't understand all the time. I also have the
New International Version,(NIV),that I enjoy. You can also purchase a "parallel" Bible that can give you up to four different translations including the NIV & King James. I enjoy mine when I get "stumped" on something. Hope this helps sis! =)

Susan - posted on 10/21/2009

Quoting Summer:

Is there a easier bible to understand than the King James?

I have started reading the King James bible.I feel good reading it, i enjoy reading. The thing is, i am having trouble understanding and reading it. I end up reading a verse 2 or 3 times and end up scratching my head. I almost feel bad that i having trouble, that it should just click with me. When i am in church and the pastor reads a verse he has a story to go with it that fits and i understand how a verse fit in my real life/what it means. Is there a bible that is "new to reading the bible friendly"?? lol. I know I ask a lot of questions on here ,i just don't know a lot about the bible.

I tried the Amplified Bible and liked it .

Jennifer - posted on 10/21/2009

Hi Summer,

Before you make a trip to the Christian Book store check out www.biblegateway.com you can look up a verse in lots of different versions (I reccomend NIV), and see which version is easier for you to understand. This will save you a lot of time and work. I wish you all the best in your journey.

Jennifer - posted on 10/21/2009

Hi Summer,

Before you make a trip to the Christian Book store check out www.biblegateway.com you can look up a verse in lots of different versions (I reccomend NIV), and see which version is easier for you to understand. This will save you a lot of time and work. I wish you all the best in your journey.

KRISTI - posted on 10/21/2009

ALSO....go to www.biblegateway.com and you can read all different versions of the Bible.... I use that site when I'm getting into a study to help me understand as well.... like sunday, I started my quiet time on the Proverbs 31:10-31 and it was helpful to be able to cross reference the different versions.... hope this helps!!! God bless you!!!

KRISTI - posted on 10/21/2009

I love the New King James version and I have the John MacArthur study Bible which takes you verse by verse at the bottom of each page so you understand fully the Scriptures...I love it!!! I love the study Bible because for once in 37 years....it makes sense and I feel like I can live what God teaches!!!!

Carolyn - posted on 10/21/2009

try looking at this site http://www.biblos.com/

Nicole - posted on 10/21/2009

I bought my girls NKJV for their first bibles. It is easier to read. They also have NIV and NLT now. I read them too. I think that your best bet is to do as someone else suggested and buy a bible with your favorite verse written in a way that you could not only understand but enjoy reading because reading the Bible should be a joy. I also think that there are many good study bibles out there. But I believe that we get out of our bible reading what we put into it. Some study bibles can put what they think is the meaning and you don't always know where it came from. Also if you are always reading what someone else thinks the meaning is then you aren't deciding what YOU think that it means so be careful there too.

Happy reading and enjoy your studies.

Carla - posted on 10/21/2009

If you'd like accuracy and easy to understand, go for the English Standard Version. It's a revision of the KJV into modern day English.
The NIV and NLT aren't bad either.
The Message is a paraphrase of the Bible.
Talk to God and ask Him.

Oh, and if you have any questions, feel free to send them my way. I love to talk about The Bible. I'm in a New Testament class right now and I'm learning so much :)

Marcia - posted on 10/21/2009

My favorite version of the Bible is the New King James. It is the King James, but with the thees, thys, thous, etc replaced with you, your, etc. Some versions are not true to the original interpertation but this one is. Be blessed !!! Marcia

Renee - posted on 10/20/2009

I really like the American Standard Version and the New International. You can also get one that has King James on one page and the same page in another version on the next- which is very handy. I think we have about 10 or 12- so is one doesn't click- we can look for clarity. There are also a lot of good sites online. (just becareful to only get the translation and not someone else's thoughts- you need to read the word and form your own understanding first and when you have a question you can't answer for yourself- ask someone whose core beliefs you share and whose opinion you value. And I am SO glad you are reading and trying to understand the word. Good for you and God Bless you. I will pray for your understanding. The only stupid question is the one that you don't ask.

Jan - posted on 10/20/2009

Good for you reading the Word! The Life Application Bible is a good, reliable one. New International Translation is good.