Students of Scripture love to compare how translators have understood the ancient Hebrew and Greek texts to see if they can discover deeper meanings, or simply ask more pertinent questions. Four of the most popular versions have been placed in parallel columns―KJV, NKJV, NIV, and NLT―so all can take copious notes.
Preachers, Bible study leaders and participants, students of the Scriptures, and general readers who are curious about how different translations render their favorite verses will delight in this volume. The same set of verses for all four translations is located on facing pages two translations to a page making text comparison a snap.
King James Version The dignified, poetic language of this word-for-word translation has made it the favorite of countless readers for over four centuries.
New King James Version A completely updated translation that’s faithful to the accuracy and beauty of the KJV, while using contemporary and readable language.
New International Version (2011 Update Text) Scholarly accuracy and easy readability combine to help readers understand and apply the intended meaning of the biblical text.
New Living Translation (Second Edition) Includes marginal notes that explain word choices, plus a more consistent rendition of ancient terms into their modern English equivalents.
