I use the NASB mostfor study. I grew up with the KJV and it was the first version I read the entirety of. My second 'read-through' was the RSV, which I still own, but seldom use anymore. For specifically deep study I use some lexicons and original languages; but i am not a linguist. For services, since a vast majority of Episcopal parishes are STILL stuck in KJV mode (time for some change, imho), I take a NKJV. I prefer readability but we should never reduce the gospel for it. I have read the NIV as well. I found it a bit liberal but also feel there are much worse versions. I am 2/3 of the way through the NRSV. I don't really care for it much, but it is what OCU was using so I thought I would read it. I also have a Holman NT. I am not a translation expert, so I cannot say how good it is. However, it was given to me by a very reformed friend, and it is definitely readable. I've really come to appreciate the Psalms of David in Metre. I also like versions that put the chapter and verse numbers outside the paragraph, leaving the context intact.


God bless,

william