This parallel Bible allows you to compare side-by-side the rich nuances of meaning offered by the NIV/NKJV/NLT/Message. Each two-page spread contains a complete Scripture portion from four popular Bible translations for easy comparison and study.

Presents complete texts of both the New King James version of the Bible along with a contemporary translation.

This unique volume displays the parallel texts of a pair of today's most popular evangelical Bible editions. Together, the New King James Version and New International Version represent the two major approaches to modern Bible translation. The New King James Version, an updating of the renowned King James Version, is technically known as a formal equivalent translation (often referred to as "word-for-word"). This means that scholars rendered the Hebrew, Aramaic and koine Greek of the biblical text into English that is as close as possible to its original meaning. The result is a translation that is particularly valuable for careful analysis of the text. The New International Version represents the "thought-for-thought" school of Bible translation (technically known as dynamic or functional equivalent). This method places the priority on the intended meaning of the original vocabulary, adapting it to English syntax and grammar. Such a translation tends to be easier to read and understand. The NKJV and NIV texts are arranged in two columns on each page of the Contemporary Parallel Bible, enabling readers to easily compare the word and phrasing choices made by the scholarly committees that brought these highly regarded translations into being.

-Comparison of four major translations made easy.- Each two-page spread contains complete Scripture portion in New International Version, New Living Translation, King James Version and New American Standard Bible.- Clear, easy-to-read print.

This parallel Bible allows you to compare side-by-side the rich nuances of meaning offered by the NIV/NKJV/NLT/Message. Each two-page spread contains a complete Scripture portion from four popular Bible translations for easy comparison and study.

This volume will be of special interest to readers with an interest in comparing New Testament texts used by evangelical Christians. It features the King James Version, New American Standard Bible (Updated), New Century Bible, Contemporary English Version, New International Version, New Living Translation, New King James Version, and The Message. All these translations, with the exception of the venerable KJV, were published since 1978. TheCPNT is the first parallel resource to include both the NIV and NKJV.

The timeless beauty of the King James Version Bible alongside the wealth of amplifications and alternate renderings found in the Amplified Bible will help you achieve greater understanding in your Bible reading.