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Good News Bible: English Version- Flex Burgundy

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Some folk dislike a bible that is different from the King James Version because they think that it has to be inferior. The truth is that the translators of the KJV knew that they had not produced a perfect translation and that their work would need to be improved in the future. Well here we are, about 300 years after the KJV was first published and we NEED new translations because English has changed so much from its state back in 1611 when the KJV was translated.

The Good News Bible is an excellent bible for reading in public and reading in private. It is an accurate translation with numerous 'helps' for a modern bible reader. And What's more, it makes the gospel of Jesus Christ comprehensible. The scriptures speak to us most clearly when they speak to us in our own language. It was that thought that led the translators of the KJV to produce their translation and that thought is still important and still valid for us today. We need a bible in OUR own language; the language that we speak and that we write in today. And with the Good news bible we have that kind of bible. It is a clear and easy to read aloud bible for english speaking people all over the world.

I found this Bible very understandable. It is written in today's terms. Very clear and percise. I formally owed the King James Version Bible but always seemed to get a bit confused and didn't understand too well. This Good News Bible has opened my eyes. I never use to read the Bible that much, but now that I can understand it so clearly, I read it every day. A must have, especially for young people to comprehend better.

I speaks chinese,and my english isn't very well.
All I want to say is "It's easy for me to understand the bible,and with this translation,I like to read Bible"
I think with this version my english will be better.
Reading Bible everyday is now an wonderful thing for me.
Thanks for Good News Bible,you help me a lot,and thanks for God.

I found this Bible very understandable. I have owned this Bible for several years for school because it is much less confusing than most other Bible's. It is translated very well into today's terms which make it very easy to read and understand. The stories are very clear and accurate. Before I rarely ever read the Bible, but now with The Good News Bible I read it much more often. This is a great Bible, especially for younger children who have a hard time reading and understanding other Bible's.

The King James Version will always be my favorite version of the Bible. I presently teach Bible class on Wednesday evenings and I needed a translation that would be easy for an 11 year old to understand.

This Bible has proven to be a valuable resource for younger students in my class. There will always be skeptics. I say as long as a translation of the Bible does not distort the message of God's Word, if a person reading it can grasp the meaning, then use the translation that is best for you.

If we allow the Holy Spirit to speak to us individually and reveal the meaning of what God is saying, then there wouldn't be so much skepticism in the Body of Christ. The most important thing is, read the Bible and be led by the Holy Spirit and you can't go wrong.

If you're new to the Bible and/or thrown off by outdated language, this may be the version for you. Not once is the term "thou" or "begat" used, which is really great for those of us who are living in the 20th century. Getting this version of the Bible eliminates one of the biggest excuses for not reading it. It's in plain English, which is nice, because it's not as if the Bible hasn't been edited many times over the centuries. This edit keeps the content similar to that of other versions, such as the NIV, but makes it much easier to comprehend. The Good News Bible is the first version that I didn't put down in frustration.

I ordered this Bible to give as a gift to someone who speaks English as a second language. She reads it to improve her understanding of English and to compare with her Mandarin translation.

This has been my favorite translation of the Bible since I first bought a copy quite a few years ago. I was pleased to find that it was once again in print since mine was showing signs of wear. The simple line illustrations enhance the words, which are written in modern English and are easy to read and understand. I treasure this Bible!

I was extremely pleased with the order, processing, and the product. I'm teaching a weekly Bible class in an assisted-living center and when a new student joins I present them with a TEV Bible. I was going to be away for a period of time and needed a Bible for a new student. The order of Bibles was received much sooner than I expected. I had already prepared the student for a long wait for the Bible (after my return from a trip), but was able to present the Bible at the next session, just before I left. THANKS!

I always wanted to read the Bible and this Bible makes it so enjoyable to do so. I only wish I had purchased this Bible sooner!