Hello Mark,

The Biblical Greek is so ancient a tongue that very few Greek-speakers can understand it, whether in writing or spoken. Greek evangelicals, who treasure their Scriptures, usually read one of the Bambas (pronounced Vamvas) versions, one older, somewhat equivalent to the KJV language, and one newer, equivalent to the NKJV. Both are very popular here in Cyprus. My wife reads the newer version when she reads to her grandmother (and used to for her mom, but doesn't now, as her mom's Alzheimer's has progressed too far).

As I have said, I would welcome an updated AV, if it was done faithfully, and still captured the majesty of the language.

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Steve Rafalsky
Elder, International Evangelical Church (Reformed)
Limassol, Cyprus

"I am set for the defense of the gospel" (Philippians 1:17)

"Strengthened with all might, according to His glorious
power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness..." (Colossians 1:11)