Top 10 bible translations - by sales.

[TrustingFollower]

Since this thread is already derailed I figure I would include the versions I prefer.

NASB/NASU I prefer these over the others and use this version the most.
KJV I find harder to use, but do because the church I am a part of uses it.
HCSB I like this one for teens, I think it is a better translation than the NIV but still understandable compared to KJV
NKJV I like this one too, but don't find myself using it much. If I didn't have the NASB then I think I would use this translation.
NIV I can't knock it because if it were not for this translation I would not have started reading the word and would not have come to repentance.

This certainly is an intresting question and a good topic. Thanks SofTy

[Ta-An]

I would say the Torah is the best seller,,,that is if your survey includes that one.

The NIV reads easy, ,, so I suppose it will sell well
The KJV merely because it has been around for a long time.....

[Musicluv2]

i would say NIV would be the best selling cuz I see that everywhere. I personally like NASB more though.

[ServantofTruth]

Right back on topic and i'm lifting the no internet searches restriction. Hands on key pads....wait for it.

1. Best selling bible EVER. (worldwide)
2. Best selling bible in YOUR country.
3. Best selling bible in last recorded year.

Anyother best selling bible lists you can dream of!

Ready...steady....Go ! Peace, SofTy.

[Ta-An]

Right back on topic and i'm lifting the no internet searches restriction. Hands on key pads....wait for it.

1. Best selling bible EVER. (worldwide)
2. Best selling bible in YOUR country.
3. Best selling bible in last recorded year.

Anyother best selling bible lists you can dream of!

Ready...steady....Go ! Peace, SofTy.

Probally NIV on all 3

[ServantofTruth]

Thanks ACCM - i reckon there must be a good movie on tonight.

Can you explain, please, about how many torahs have been sold and where/ why? Thank you, SofTy.

[Ta-An]

Thanks ACCM - i reckon there must be a good movie on tonight.

Can you explain, please, about how many torahs have been sold and where/ why? Thank you, SofTy.

I dunno???
Uhmmmmm, I could have / should have said ...actually wanted to say the first 5 books of thew OT.... which is generally referred to as :Torah... as that was the first form of the Bible.... but then I was told not all Jews have that in their homes

[ServantofTruth]

Yes i'm aware of what the Torah is !!!!!!!!

I though you meant sales of just those 5/1 book to Jews and Christians would be greater than bible sales. Or just that every bible has them - so when you add individual Torah's as well they win.

The correct answer could be the Good News bible. To the number 1 best selling bible. SofTy.

[IPet2_9]

Without cheating (with a computer search - i know i can trust Christians), do you think that you'd know the top 10 selling bible translations? In history? This year worldwide? In your country?

No. After you account for inflation, currency rates, and how you record-keep, the statistics would probably vary so widely that it depends on who exactly is calculating the figures.

[seek_joy]

according to the Christian Booksellers Association:

Ranking Translation
1 New International Version
2 New King James Version
3 King James Version
4 New Living Translation
5 English Standard Version
6 Reina Valera 1960 (Spanish)
7 Holman Christian Standard Bible
8 New American Standard Bible update
9 The Message
10 New International Readers Version

yep, I cheated and googled. Interesting topic.