Your Preferred Translation of the Bible

This topic is associated with the Poll question: "Which English Bible Version Do You Prefer?" To post a proper discussion

  1. State what your translation is (e.g. TEV, Today's English Version) and how long you have been using it (e.g. I have been using it since the time I became active with a charismatic group, in 1997).
  2. State what to you is the best feature of that translation (e.g., The TEV uses very simple English and very instructive drawings.)
  3. Tell us how the translation has helped you get to know the Scriptures better (e.g. "I am just a high school graduate you see and I have a very limited vocabulary. The TEV's policy of using only the most used words in newspapers and tabloids really helps me understand what I am reading.")

Thank you in advance for your informative posts.