Which bible version do you recommend? I am not trying to agitate him. Rather I am trying to have a logical conversation. I do not understand what makes someone

Which bible version do you recommend? I am not trying to agitate him. Rather I am trying to have a logical conversation. I do not understand what makes someone in 21st century believe in a God that is willing to let upright people burn in hell just because they do not pledge alliance to him. This idea of eternal saving vs. eternal damnation by all powerful almighty is so contrary to the ideas I have grown up with.