Does the Bible version matters?

[u/OctaveReborn]

Hello everyone!

I live in a small village in France and I do not have a church near me ; I read and listen to the ESV Bible as it's the one I prefer.

I try to find a Church online that uploads their sermons so I can listen to them regularly to learn more, but I find it very hard to find churches who uses the ESV. Most of those I come across use the KJV or the modernized KJV.

Will it cause a difficulty if I don't have the same Bible as the pastor I listen to?

Thank you very much.

[u/moderatelymiddling]

Yes it matters. I suggest you start with ESV or NIV but the more you read the better. You will question the differences, and that will help you grow.

[u/OctaveReborn → u/moderatelymiddling]

Thank you for your answer. I already read the ESV and I find it great. Should I search for ESV-based sermons or can an ESV reader do just fine with a sermon that uses the KJV?

[u/moderatelymiddling → u/OctaveReborn]

You'll do just fine.

[u/OctaveReborn → u/moderatelymiddling]

Great, thanks!