Tim Nickles is very typical of modern version and translation supporters. He’s some sort of NKJV preferring charismatic as far as I can tell.

He posed some questions, and I am going to answer them with some explanation.

Question 1: What was the first Bible that sent you down the rabbit hole of premium collecting?

Premium Bibles are basically high quality Bibles with leather binding, good paper, designed typefaces, etc. In the modern era, a good leather bound Turquoise KJV should be considered as “premium” as they come. So we are starting from the late 1920s. This gives us 100 years from then to the time of writing now.

The first “premium” style Bible I got was in fact a wide-margin Cambridge Concord in leather which I got in about the year 2000. However, I gave that away, and it was from about 2007 (I can’t remember which year actually) that I obtained a large print text (Cameo Text Large Print) in leather, handsize, from Church Bible Publishers.

But as far as really getting into “premium” Bibles, it was not until 2024 that I started to get them in a concerted way. They are all KJVs. They are PCEs. I have Bibles from Cambridge, Collins, Church Bible Publishers, Schuyler, Humble Lamb and Holman.

The first Bible which started that was none other than in late 2023 seeing and also ordering a second hand Cambridge Lectern KJV PCE.

Question 2: What is your favorite Bible that you currently own?

I have a few favourites. My favourite could be the Cambridge-printed “Kenneth Copeland Reference” Bible from the approx. late 1970s or so (two runs) which is leather, Turquoise and comes in black or burgundy.

I have other kinds of favourites too, in fact I like all leather, KJV, PCEs from Cambridge, Collins, Church Bible Publishers, Schuyler, Humble Lamb and Holman.

Question 3: What is one Bible you bought that you regretted buying?

The Concord.

Question 4: If you could only use one Bible study tool for the rest of your life, what would it be?

The centre margins of the Cambridge Lectern/Turquoise/Cameo Refs.

Question 5: If money were no object, what Bible would you buy?

All varieties of Oxford and Cambridge Lectern KJVs; the Doves Press Bible; the 1909 Cambridge 1611 World series and more leather Cambridge Lectern KJVs in good to mint condition from 1910-1985.

Question 6: If you could only choose one feature in a Bible, what would it be?

I particularly like yapp covers, centre column and pronunciation marks. The Collins Longprimer is surprisingly good but not as good as a good Cambridge Turquoise.

Question 7: What is one feature in a Bible that people love that you just don’t understand why?

I prefer two columns, not text straight across the page, but what I really don’t understand is removing verse numbers.

Question 8: What is an upcoming Bible edition that you are very excited about?

A Humble Lamb super-premium KJV.

Question 9: What is one Bible you’ve kept primarily because it looks cool?

A family-style KJV printed by Waverley. It’s PCE, but it looks very old school.

Question 10: What is the last Bible you got that made you want to read it right away?

Holman have premium calfskin leather KJVs, which are PCE, but with really good 2K/Denmark typeface.

Question 11: At what point does Bible collecting become idolatry?

I think the question should focus on kick backs reviewers get for reviewing Bibles (honest versus bought advertising). The biggest question I have is how does it happen that Logos, for example, has been the sponsor of youtube videos that are designed to be against the KJV? And remember, the makers of those videos are taking money to talk against the KJV.