Distinguishing between Bibles

The Dallas News ran a brief article this morning on the differences between Bibles. It is not perfect--there is no critical analysis of the versions and it is far from comprehensive--but it is good to see a local newspaper rolling up their sleeves and providing a little scholarly context to the Bible. Smart move too, since Americans care about their Bibles a lot.

Here is a nice comparison they made:

John 6:56
King James Version: He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him.

New International Version: Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him.

English Standard Version: Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him.

New Revised Standard Version: Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood
abide in me, and I in them.

New Living Translation: All who eat my flesh and drink my blood remain in me, and I in them.

1 Corinthians 1:30
King James Version: But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption.

New International Version: It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God­that is, our righteousness, holiness and
redemption.

English Standard Version: And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption,

New Revised Standard Version: He is the source of your life in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption,

New Living Translation: God alone made it possible for you to be in Christ Jesus. For our benefit God made Christ to be wisdom itself. He is the one who made us acceptable to God. He made us pure and holy, and he gave himself to purchase our freedom.