#STRask Which Translation Would You Recommend for an Adult Who’s New to the Bible?
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Mar 26, 2026 Practical advice on which Bible translations suit adults new to Scripture. Reasons to stick with one translation for memory and study. Suggestions for readable options and helpful study resources. Tips on how to read the Bible well and which Gospel to start with for a first encounter with Jesus.
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Choose A Quality Literal Translation For Study
- Do choose a quality, literal or well-made thought-for-thought translation for long-term use.
- Greg Koukl recommends ESV or NASB for study and warns against paraphrases and the King James for most readers.
Stick With One Translation Long Term
- Do stick with one translation so verses become familiar and 'sticky' through repeated reading.
- Amy Hall and Greg both use long-term editions (NASB 1995 for them) and say switching hampers recall.
Buy A Durable Note Friendly Physical Bible
- Do invest in a well-made physical Bible with good binding and space for notes.
- Greg describes transferring margin notes into a new Bible and paying for durable leather binding to last decades.
