A Pocket NT: Heeding the word of Pope Francis

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Hello Everyone.

Last April, in his Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis discussed the importance of carrying a pocket New Testament and reading it daily.
I was wondering if any of you had any suggestions on a solid version of a pocket NT to carry around.

I found one that I really liked, but it is a Protestant version. It’s the ESV NT w/ Psalms/Proverbs. You can see it here

My question is: Do you think this is safe to read? I really do like the ESV version and find it to be really easy to read. I think that, because it is just the NT w/ Psalms/Proverbs, there shouldn’t be the problems of missing books in the OT.

Is there a good Catholic NT in pocket size that you recommend? I want a translation that is easy to read yet faithful. I don’t want a version with too much commentary because I want to carry it around with me.

Best,
Dallas
 
DallasMaverick said:
Hello Everyone.

Last April, in his Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis discussed the importance of carrying a pocket New Testament and reading it daily.
I was wondering if any of you had any suggestions on a solid version of a pocket NT to carry around.

I found one that I really liked, but it is a Protestant version. It’s the ESV NT w/ Psalms/Proverbs. You can see it here

My question is: Do you think this is safe to read? I really do like the ESV version and find it to be really easy to read. I think that, because it is just the NT w/ Psalms/Proverbs, there shouldn’t be the problems of missing books in the OT.

Is there a good Catholic NT in pocket size that you recommend? I want a translation that is easy to read yet faithful. I don’t want a version with too much commentary because I want to carry it around with me.

Best,
Dallas
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Several Catholic pocket New Testaments are linked to in this post: forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?p=11224235

My favorite is this one: absnospin.blogspot.com/2011/07/best-pocket-bible-ever-confraternity-nt.html

Have you ever tried the Confraternity New Testament? If you like the ESV but you want a translation that intentionally reflects Catholic tradition, I think the Confraternity might be for you. It is faithful to the original Greek, easy to read, and translates the “Catholic verses” the way they are traditionally cited by Catholic authors.
 
DallasMaverick said:
Hello Everyone.

Last April, in his Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis discussed the importance of carrying a pocket New Testament and reading it daily.
I was wondering if any of you had any suggestions on a solid version of a pocket NT to carry around.

I found one that I really liked, but it is a Protestant version. It’s the ESV NT w/ Psalms/Proverbs. You can see it here

My question is: Do you think this is safe to read? I really do like the ESV version and find it to be really easy to read. I think that, because it is just the NT w/ Psalms/Proverbs, there shouldn’t be the problems of missing books in the OT.

Is there a good Catholic NT in pocket size that you recommend? I want a translation that is easy to read yet faithful. I don’t want a version with too much commentary because I want to carry it around with me.

Best,
Dallas
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There is no “Protestant” version of the text of the NT…footnotes may be different, but not the text…Protestants use the same 27 books of the NT as the Catholic canon.

So, if you are reading scripture and not studying Protestant theology, no harm, no foul in using what you call a “Protestant New Testament”.
 
Neofight said:
There is no “Protestant” version of the text of the NT…footnotes may be different, but not the text…Protestants use the same 27 books of the NT as the Catholic canon.

So, if you are reading scripture and not studying Protestant theology, no harm, no foul in using what you call a “Protestant New Testament”.
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I think there can be some bias in translation. The NIV has some verses that I think are questionably translated to promote Protestant theology.
 
The only “Protestant” translation I am considering is the ESV. I’ve compared it to the RSVCE and the DR and find it to be fairly comparable and lack any significant difference. I find the ESV to also be very readible and I like that ^^ particular edition that I’ve linked above.

The purpose of this thread was too see, before I place my order, if someone had a really good alternative “Catholic” translation pocket NT that they find appropriate for my situation and I thank dmar and deto for their interesting suggestions.
 
Usccb has one on their site with the gospels. I also bought a used one called the alba house gospels. Says translated from the greek. Listed on the usccb website as a suggested translation.
 
DallasMaverick said:
The only “Protestant” translation I am considering is the ESV. I’ve compared it to the RSVCE and the DR and find it to be fairly comparable and lack any significant difference. I find the ESV to also be very readible and I like that ^^ particular edition that I’ve linked above.

The purpose of this thread was too see, before I place my order, if someone had a really good alternative “Catholic” translation pocket NT that they find appropriate for my situation and I thank dmar and deto for their interesting suggestions.
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The reason for that is the three are known for their accuracy and faithfulness to the original writings of the scriptures. So, with that said, the ESV was also considered by the Australian bishops for their lectionary, though that decision was postponed.

Go and use it. You won’t find anything horrible in it, other than the results of our sins here upon earth and the true violence that awaits in Hell. It’ll do you only good to carry the gospels and epistles and letters with you as you travel, and the ESV, in my opinion, is a good translation.

From the website you linked to, the format of the page looks nice as well! I’d encourage you to look at the Confraternity Version too though, since it really does have a more genuine Catholic look, however the scriptures are the scriptures, though not regardless of who published them. Some translations intentionally skew the meaning of the verses, change the language, obscure the parables, leave out the truth, or paraphrase and interpret the translations in an outright heretical way, an example being the Contemporary English Bible. The ESV isn’t one of these, and doesn’t even bother with too much inclusive language. You’re safe.
 
LoyalViews said:
The reason for that is the three are known for their accuracy and faithfulness to the original writings of the scriptures. So, with that said, the ESV was also considered by the Australian bishops for their lectionary, though that decision was postponed.

Go and use it. You won’t find anything horrible in it, other than the results of our sins here upon earth and the true violence that awaits in Hell. It’ll do you only good to carry the gospels and epistles and letters with you as you travel, and the ESV, in my opinion, is a good translation.

From the website you linked to, the format of the page looks nice as well! I’d encourage you to look at the Confraternity Version too though, since it really does have a more genuine Catholic look, however the scriptures are the scriptures, though not regardless of who published them. Some translations intentionally skew the meaning of the verses, change the language, obscure the parables, leave out the truth, or paraphrase and interpret the translations in an outright heretical way, an example being the Contemporary English Bible. The ESV isn’t one of these, and doesn’t even bother with too much inclusive language. You’re safe.
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Thank you very much for your analysis.
I’ll definitely look into the version you mentioned.
I’m looking for a single column version that can easily fit into my pocket and it looks like that version meets those criteria.
Thank you for your advice,
 
I have the Confraternity Pocket NT. I really enjoy the translation, and it is truly the perfect size for a pocket. The print size is also good. I’ve been carrying and handling it for close to two years, and it is still in great shape.

I like the ESV translation, and the edition that you linked is really handsome. I also like that it contains the Psalms, which my edition does not. It seems a tad larger than the Confraternity edition, which may or may not make it more uncomfortable to carry. As I mentioned, I find mine to be the perfect size.
 
DallasMaverick said:
Hello Everyone.

Last April, in his Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis discussed the importance of carrying a pocket New Testament and reading it daily.
I was wondering if any of you had any suggestions on a solid version of a pocket NT to carry around.

I found one that I really liked, but it is a Protestant version. It’s the ESV NT w/ Psalms/Proverbs. You can see it here

My question is: Do you think this is safe to read? I really do like the ESV version and find it to be really easy to read. I think that, because it is just the NT w/ Psalms/Proverbs, there shouldn’t be the problems of missing books in the OT.

Is there a good Catholic NT in pocket size that you recommend? I want a translation that is easy to read yet faithful. I don’t want a version with too much commentary because I want to carry it around with me.

Best,
Dallas
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I know it’s an old thread, but in case anybody is still seeking a small bible, Crossway has recently come out with an even smaller version of the OP’s pocket bible: ESV Vest Pocket New Testament w/ Psalms & Proverbs for $4.99 crossway.org/bibles/esv-vest-pocket-new-testament-3969-tru/

The NT is double-column and the Psalms & Proverbs are single-column.
Here is a bible review of it with nice pictures: bibleexchange.com/crossways-vest-pocket-new-testament-with-psalms-and-proverbs/

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