Sometimes it's good to read different Bible versions. As the original text of the Bible was Hebrew or Greek, often there is not an exact word that can be translated to English.
That's why I appreciate the Amplified version sometimes, as it often makes use of many words that can paint a clearer picture of what was originally written.
For example, with Philippians 4:8, a very familiar passage, the Amplified Bible can give us more to think on as we read these familiar words.
"Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God's word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart.]"
What stood out to me was instead of just saying, "whatever is right" but "whatever is right and confirmed by God's word." This reminds me that I should not choose what is right in my eyes to think on, but what is right in God's eyes.
So what version do you read? Sometimes, it's a good idea to have more than one on hand.
