[teddyfingers]

My favorite is the NASB most literal translation. I find it the easiest to read too.(most people don't) I had never heard such a thing about the NIV I would like a better reference than a name so I can look into it. My pastor uses NKJV and most of the time I have NIV (I keep Loosing my NASB and have to buy new ones) the only difference I have noticed is the wording. If there were errors to the extent that you (Rufus) are alluding to I think I would have herd a lot abut it by now. I like the message as a reference of sorts a study tool. I like the way Peterson translates some of the text, but hate other parts. It is a liberal translation. If find that it does open my eyes to a verse at times because of what it means to him. I always go back to the NIV or NASB and check it. I never encourage anyone to read it for their devotions thou. I want people reading a solid translation for that.

Teddy