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What version of the Bible is easy to read and understand?

What version of the Bible is easy to read and understand?

For many people, the New Living Translation (NLT) is the easiest version of the Bible to read because it uses normal modern English. It is an accurate thought-for-thought translation of the original languages of the Bible and is widely accepted.

What is the best way to understand the Bible?

Write out ideas or verses or thoughts that come into mind as you read. Think “Who, What, When, Where, Why, How.” Answer every possible question under each category. Compare your findings with what you know the Bible teaches. Then look them over and pray about it.

Is King James easy to read?

Known as the King James Version Easy Read, it does not change the Word of God but helps explain difficult words and replaces clearly archaic or obsolete words. Not one word of doctrine has been changed. There are many other distinctive features of the KJVER® Bible: Words of God highlighted in red in the Old Testament.

What should I read in the Bible today?

Which Bible Passage Should You Read Today?

  • Psalm 23 NIV. 1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
  • Proverbs 3:5-10 NIV. 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart.
  • 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 NIV.
  • Philippians 4:4-10 NIV.
  • Galatians 5:22-26 NIV.
  • Psalm 121 NIV.
  • Psalm 91:7-12 NIV.
  • Isaiah 40:28-31 NIV.

Which Bible is the easiest to understand?

The King James Bible is the easiest to read with a Flesch Reading Ease of 91.7 and Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level of 3.5. The NKJV , NIV, NASV , and ESV are more difficult to read.

What is the easiest way to understand the Bible?

Five Easy Ways to Understand the Bible 1. Understand what the human author intended 2. Be open to the message 3. Take time to reflect 4. Read it more than once 5. Discuss the Scriptures with others The value of the Bible

What is the easiest Bible to read?

The King James Bible is the easiest to read with a Flesch Reading Ease of 78.7 and Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level of 5.8. The NKJV is almost one grade level more difficult to read. The NIV, NASV , and ESV are even more difficult to read.

Is the Bible all really easy to understand?

Use Study Books and Commentaries. The Holy Spirit will guide your reading and will help you understand the Scriptures.

  • Read and Study the Bible. Many of my students fall into the trap of reading the textbooks I assign without reading the Bible itself.
  • Keep a Notebook. Many of us are reluctant to write in our Bibles.