Mark Stevens has a giveaway going on at his blog and you need to take advantage of it. I already own both editions he is giving away so generously, so I have no dog in this hunt.

However, as an alternative to one of his alternatives, I would like to offer up endorsements you will NEVER hear for the TNIV, and probably the NIV2011

John MacArthur: “I commend to you the TNIV as authoritative, inerrant, and boldly stating what I have secretly believed all along: women can hold ministry positions in the church.”

John Piper: “It is my estimation that our church will be adopting the TNIV as the translation of choice for preaching and memorization. Since I do not have a contract with the publisher (as I did with that OTHER Bible) I want to make sure I have a clean conscience in endorsing a translation that cannot possibly bring compensation to my ministry.”

Mark Driscoll: “The TNIV is a HOT translation!”

Okay, Driscoll could have said that one.

Alternately, I offer up Zondervan’s position as if they were an NFL owner (namely, the Dallas Cowboys): “We stand behind the TNIV. We have put the best team on the field with the best coach in America. We are completely confident of this edition carrying the day and winning the big game for us. Consider this a vote of confidence in what we can easily declare our MAIN translation.”

Seriously, get this TNIV reference Bible. It is REALLY a good edition. I truly hope Zondervan uses that one for their NIV2011.