Before you read

In depth on why translations are different, what we need to know before reading the Bible, and what to be aware of with different genres within the Bible.

Recommended word-for-word Bibles:
NASB (New American Standard Bible)
ESV (English Standard Bible)
Recommended thought for thought Bibles:
NLT (New Living Translation)
Best of both worlds:
NIV (New International Version, NOT the "TNIV")

Here's a link to the NIV Study Bible https://www.amazon.com/Revised-Personal.../dp/031044909X