Beside the NIV (New International Version) and the NASB (New American Standard, try the much underrated New English Bible in modern English, the excellent Spirit Filled Life Bible (New Kings James) with notes from Jack Hayford of 'Church on the Way' published by Thomas Nelson,"The word in life study bible" Thomas Nelson (New Kings James - new testament only) , the Life Application Bible (Living Bible) with excellent notes published by Kingsway, (also available as NIV), the Contemporary English Bible from the Bible Societies will give you a fresh look at scripture, or Eugene Petersen's challenging and thought provoking "The Message" bible, or the provocative 'in yer faith' "The Street Bible" available from www.wesleyowen.com or Amazon

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