Yes, the versions that are written in plain or more modern English are a little bit easier for me. Thee and Thou of the King James version is just too much for me to handle. Still the parables and symbolism are challenging. I've never sure if I am getting the point correct or not. I believe my "non-literal reading comprehension" skills are somewhat limited. I can remember when taking a English Lit course in college and having to read Whitman. I was totally lost with the Blades of Grass poem. Dickinson, totally lost.

I guess this is why going to church or Bible study would be helpful. Provided you respect the opinion of the person running the group.