What is the Best Bible Translation?

Send us Fan MailLet's take a deep dive into Bible translations!In this episode of Critical Levitical, we cover everything from our morning coffee routines to some of the deepest theological topics—like why Sabbath rest matters, how to choose a Bible translation, and the unexpected ways culture shapes how we read Scripture. Whether you're a new believer or a long-time Bible nerd, there’s something here for you.What We Talk About:Why we’re not morning people (until the coffee kicks in)  The spiritual and practical importance of Sabbath  A surprising stat: Sabbath keepers live 11 years longer  How coffee led us into a conversation about awe and wonder  The difference between word-for-word, thought-for-thought, and paraphrase Bible translations  Are red-letter Bibles helpful or misleading?  Kids and the Bible: teaching truth vs. technical detail  The Message Bible: When is it useful—and when is it not?  Bible dramatizations like The Chosen—good supplement or potential distraction?Each of us mainly use CSB, but we dabble in many other translations. One great thing to remember is that we have an amazing variety of English interpretations of Scripture, and that's a good thing. But at the same time, we should be thoughtful and careful about what translations we use and why.Resources Mentioned:NLT Chronological Study Bible: https://amzn.to/3F0ER6eThe Biggest Story Bible Storybook by Kevin DeYoung: https://amzn.to/4iOaqy6The Jesus Storybook Bible: https://amzn.to/4jYstCDLong Story Short: https://amzn.to/44EMOZBShe Reads Truth / He Reads Truth CSB Study Bible: https://amzn.to/4jA4z0vSupport the showNew episodes every Friday!Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and www.criticallevitical.com