r/TrueChristian • u/OctaveReborn • 9d ago

Does the Bible version matters?

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.

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u/2DBandit Christian 8d ago

Why not read it in French?

Ultimately, no, Bible translation does not matter, as long as it is an accurate translation.

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u/OctaveReborn 8d ago

I chose to read the Bible in English as I eventually want to write in English. Thanks for your answer.

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u/2DBandit Christian 8d ago

And a writer...

It might be interesting to make a comparison between an English and French translation of the Bible. It would help you understand the Bible more clearly, give a perspective on how translations are done across language borders, and help you master English(or French. Whichever is your second language). Consider it.

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u/OctaveReborn 8d ago

I agree with you! Sometimes, when the text isn't too clear in my head, I compare with my Nouvelle Bible Segond. But I do it less and less as my understanding of English improves.