Both of my bibles (regular and study) are NLT. I like being able to unsnadtred what I'm reading. This means I do not have a "If it ain't King James, it ain't bible" sticker on my '92 dodge shadow. (Actually saw that in the local Home Depot parking lot a few years ago.) I like the message also, but for reading only not study. Seems like I'm cheating or something when I use that version. Like reading "The Shack" for theology. (Please note there is a hint of sarcasm there.)Todd S