1. English Bible Versions

2. Bible Translation - 2 methods
Formal Equivalence Word-for-word
Translator attempts to retain as much of the specific wording of the original languages
as possible.
Functional Equivalence Thought-for-thought
Translator tries to covey the thoughts of the original language into English.

3. Comparison of the Major Translations
Strictly Literal New American Standard Bible
Literal King James Version
New King James Version
Revised Standard Version
The New American Bible
Literal with Freedom New Revised Standard Version
to Be Idiomatic The Revised English Bible
Thought-for-Thought New International Version
The New Jerusalem Bible
The New English Bible

4. Dynamic Equivalent Today's English Version
New Living Translation
Contemporary English Version
Paraphrase The Living Bible
The Message