QUESTION: Which version do you feel is most accurate?
You’re not going to be misled by any of the major English translations. They’re all excellent and highly reputable. Just look for the one that you can read best.
Every version is “accurate” in one sense or another. As Pastor Dave mentioned, versions are either literally accurate or periphrastically accurate. If you want a literal (word-for-word) translation, check out the NASB (New American Standard), NRSV (or New Revised Standard), or KJV (King James). These are going to be a bit awkward reading–not as smooth as spoken English. If you want a more conversational translation that is easier to read and is more conversational, check out the NLT (New Living Translation), (NCV) New Century Version, or The Message. All these versions capture the meaning in one way or another.
To see a continuum of all the major translations, try this document: Compare Bible Versions.
- Pastor Karl
There are lots of free Bible apps available. My husband and I are using the Logos one for the iphone. It has a pacing calendar similar to the one being used by the church, and is very readable. Makes it easy to find time to do the reading!