Is the Living Bible the same as the New Living Translation?

What is the difference between the Living Bible and the New Living Translation?

The NIV is an original translation, meaning that more than 100 biblical scholars started from scratch and returned to the original Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek texts to create an entirely new translation, instead of referencing an existing translation. The NLT, on the other hand, is a revision of the Living Bible.

Is the Living Bible an accurate translation?

The original Living Bible is a paraphrase based on the American Standard Version of 1901, which is a very accurate translation. It is on the far end of the spectrum from, for example, the New American Standard Bible, which was translated as closely to what was written as possible.

Is NLT a good Bible version?

It has a ton of good information, and checks every box of a good Study Bible. I think it is a great Bible for those at the early to mid-point in their Walk with Christ. The NLT is a very casual “thought for thought” translation that lends itself to easy reading and the study notes are a PERFECT match for this purpose.

What is the difference between NLT and NIV?

NLT: NLT is the New Living Translation. NIV: NIV stands for New International Version. ESV: ESV stands for English Standard Version.

What religion is the Living Bible?

The Living Bible was well received in many Evangelical circles. Youth-oriented Protestant groups such as Youth for Christ and Young Life accepted it readily.

The Living Bible
Abbreviation: TLB
Complete Bible published: 1971

Which version of the Bible is closest to the original text?

The Alpha & Omega Bible is the closest to the original translation and better to understand than any other Bible there is.

Is the NLT Bible approved by the Catholic Church?

Tyndale is pleased to announce the NLT Catholic Holy Bible Readers Edition, approved by the Catholic Church for reading and study and including the official Imprimatur. The Bible includes the New Living Translation text with deuterocanonical books.

What Bible translations should I stay away from?

(Dis)Honorable Mention: Two translations that most Christians know to avoid but should still be mentioned are the New World Translation (NWT), which was commissioned by the Jehovah’s Witness cult and the Reader’s Digest Bible, which cuts out about 55% of the Old Testament and another 25% of the New Testament (including …

What verses are missing in the NLT Bible?

The sixteen omitted verses

  • (1) Matthew 17:21.
  • (2) Matthew 18:11.
  • (3) Matthew 23:14.
  • (4) Mark 7:16.
  • (5 & 6) Mark 9:44 & 9:46.
  • (7) Mark 11:26.
  • (8) Mark 15:28.
  • (9) Luke 17:36.