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The first cool thing you can do is look for a bible translation you like. For now, every common translation will do. Some (english speakers) like the heavy tone of the King James Version, others like a more timely translation like NIV. Check a website like bibleserver.com to compare different translations and see what suits your fancy. If you don't read much and don't like reading, consider an "easy to read"... Source: almost 2 years ago
You say that some of the verses "seem to need to be read with the context around them to make much sense" - well that's why I cited them in context. But I don't have anything to hide. Anyone who's interested can look up as much context as they like. I used the New International Version on website bibleserver.com: bibleserver.com/NIV/. Source: about 2 years ago
I agree, it‘s a good study habit to have one „go to“ translation (the KJV is totally fine) and a couple to compare if you don‘t understand or are unsure of the meaning of a passage. bibleserver.com is also a great website that has a lot of translations at the ready - mainly German ones, but international as well. I‘m not that familiar with Biblegateway other than it‘s a good website, so maybe you find a lot of... Source: over 2 years ago
I use bibleserver to read along in my native language (they don't have the RSV used by the podcast though), whenever there's something interesting in the text I pause the podcast and make a note with my personal account. For example, today's reading of Job 26 contained a reference to Rahab ("By his power he stilled the sea; by his understanding he smote Rahab" Job 26:12 RSV), so I just added a note "What/who is... Source: over 2 years ago
I'm someone else and neiher christian, nor religious at all, but I know you can compare different versions of the bible on http://bibleserver.com . it's very interesting. Some versions have extra chapters etc.. Source: over 2 years ago
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