Bible Translation Tournament! Sweet Sixteen - Which Bible translation is the best?

[@almillard2946]

Loved your tournament, agreed with your logic…right up to the finals. For me, NKJV takes it, for readability, layout, ease of memorizing, the great notes showing different texts,and its ability to easily help with archaic language used in the KJV. That said, can’t lose any sleep over your choice, the KJV is timeless. Always enjoy your content and comments, thank you for taking the time!

[@joshwagar3166]

The "mistakes" in The Passion Translation are not mistakes. They are changes deliberately added by one man in an attempt to create a Bible translation that is in harmony with his unbiblical NAR theology.

[@sandersdca]

Even if only for literary and historical reasons, the KJV is in a class by itself. I like and use several modern translations, but I could never be without the KJV.

[@WordMadeFlesh777]

Yes I have a few modern translations and there is just something special about the KJV I just keep going back to it time and time again…the more you read it the easer it is to read and it flows like no other, period. The NKJV is close but still the KJV just hits hard.

[@cameronborders2847]

I’d love to see a tournament but with Systematic Theology’s

[@jonathanvickers3881]

Not a tournament but he does have a video addressing this issue. (You’ve probably seen it.)

[@cameronborders2847]

Here’s the first 16 I could think off 1. Calvin’s Institutes 2. Bulinger’s Decades 3. Turretin 4. A Brakel 5. Van Maastricht 6. Hodge 7. Boyce 8. Bavink’s 4 Vol Dogmatics 9. Bavink’s Wonderful Works of God 10. Vos 11. Dabney 12. Grudem 13. Frame 14. Letham 15. Berkof 16. Beeke & Smalley

[@PaulSwansonIdAu]

This needs to happen.

[@SamuelVanAgteren]

@@cameronborders2847 You definitly got it right. Calvin's Instititutes is number one lol.

[@toolegittoquit_001]

Closer to a death match 😬

[@AmosAAnderson]

For a lot of people the CSB fits the category that the NIV used to fill. It's accurate and easy to read. I use it side-by-side with my ESV, the ESV being my primary translation.

[@christianchavez4086]

100%!

[@wildmangeorgesrcchannel6916]

You cut the csb out too soon you should have done more research on the csb

[@cfrost87]

The BSB and CSB are both really good for reading and evangelism, imo. I think they are really good translations for people new to the faith, as well, since they are both very readable, but also very accurate.

[@jimsuttinger1053]

Your top 3 are my top 3 but NKJV wins in my bracket. I cut my teeth on KJV then NIV in the 80’s. When I started my Reformed journey it was the New Geneva Study Bible in NKJV. Now mostly ESV in church. My personal study is NKJV/ESV. I’ve been dabbling with the Tyndale, LSB and BSB for reference.

[@45paisley]

NKJV is my top with the BSB as a supplementary.

[@eclipsesonic]

25:46 - Every KJVO is going to be like: "You redeemed yourself, brother." 😂😂

[@WordMadeFlesh777]

L😂L so true!! Funny!

[@R9500pro1]

Yep. He just re-affirmed their sincere, but misplaced convictions 😆

[@WesleyChamp-k5h]

One of the reason for new translations is to get away from KJV

[@gerritgeurs6093]

I appreciate that you gave the BSB and MSB some airplay in this tournament.

[@MartinLujanJr.-ek8pj]

King James ❤️

[@PrentissYeates]

I’ve told this before but in 1985 , I was in a barber shop waiting on a haircut. My pastor got out of the barber chair, and I asked him, “ what’s the best Bible translation to read”. He quickly answered, go pick up a copy of the “ New” King James Bible, the Greek is very good.” I went to the local Baptist bookstore and paid 12$ for a burgundy leather NKJV reference bible. I read plenty various bible translations. But end the night with a reading from the KJV and finish with the NKJV. God bless Dr. D.L. Lowrie.

[@GrantSwanepoel]

I use CSB. It is the best text to read day to day. ESV for study.

[@congaronbo]

This was fun. I'll go NASB, KJV, NIV. I have those.

[@WilliamSwartzendruber]

The CSB exists to be nearly as approachable as the NIV without being as speculative. Its footnotes are also second to none.

[@alanmilnes1264]

That was fun, I'd go ESV, NLT, NKJV personally.

[@michaelragnanese]

The CSB is a excellent bible translation. It's an original translation that combines both word for word and thought for thought

[@jamestrotter3162]

I heard a preacher say one time that someone told him that he should get a Living Bible. He replied, " I will if mine ever dies." He only used the KJV.

[@CCiPencil]

😂

[@halstonmann8676]

Love it!!!!

[@edschermerhorn5415]

Thank you pastor, but I give the edge in the final to the NKJV because of the modern words (archaisms you mention)

[@scottyburleson728]

I have come to love the New English Translation and use it as my primary study Bible.

[@parkermiley8599]

I have just started using the LSB as my main Bible over the ESV which I have used for years.

[@NathanDFoust-john146]

Wonderful. Blessings

[@christianchavez4086]

Is it much different than the NASB95?

[@NathanDFoust-john146]

Excellent stuff, the only part I disagree with is the CSB, which is ranked higher on my list other than that I agree. :) Blessings, Dr. Everhard.

[@ballietoflexheim]

I have all of the final 4 (2020 NASB) and the 2003 HCSB, the 1978 NIV, the 1952 RSV. I love them all to see word differences and similarities when trying to figure out what is to be understood. My go to BIBLE is the ESV.

[@jacksonbooth2462]

Seeing who was doing this video, there was no doubt in my mind which translation would ultimately prevail. Truth is, there is no “winner” of the best translation as Bible translations are purely a personal choice, especially among the 4 top contenders shown in this video. And frankly, the the most important Bible is the one you always look forward to reading, because no matter what translation it is, it’s always better than no Bible at all.

[@KatWilton]

Oh, and I have a CSB Chronological Bible that I really like. It's set up for 6-days-a-week reading to read through the whole Bible in a year, and as I said, it's chronological. I find it helpful because it orients me in time as I'm reading; I can see which prophets are active during which reign. The BIG thing I love about this Bible is NOT the translation (I find some phrases clumsy - "Lord of Heaven's Armies" vs "Lord of Hosts" for one), but the LAYOUT!!!! It has an awesome text size (9pt?), it's single column, and it's got LOTS of space in the margins. I would say it's like a wide margin, but a bit more generous, perhaps due in part to the single column/font size combination. If I could get the NKJV, the ESV, and the NASB in a text set up like this, I'd be a happy camper ;-)

[@ChristIsLord247]

You can get the ESV and the nkjv in the chronological study bible form. Honestly, I printed out a reading list for the chronological order of the bible. I tend to get lost while in the prophets a bit, but I found this to be more chronological than the chronological bible itself is and allows me to use whatever translation I want.

[@randyshaum428]

Kat, You're right! I'm reading through the CSB Chrono Bible this year and I'm really enjoying it. It transforms the way you see the OT canon of Scripture because you understand the timeline so well. CSB is NOT necessarily my favorite translation but works well for that format.

[@keithbrewer9927]

Those three in a parallel Bible would be great.

[@LastTrump7]

Where did you get the CSB in chronological order and especially single column?

[@jamesaburks]

NKJV, KJV, and ESV are great. Hard for me to put them in a rank order. In my opinion, NKJV/KJV, Geneva, ESV, and LSB/NASB are top group (Champion). Next group are NLT, AMP, and CSB. Cool vlog! 🤟☕📖

[@jscottnewland]

I am a huge ESV fan and probably have a dozen different ESV;s of different sorts, but I tell you I have spent the last 6-8 months in the LSB and the more I compare it and the more I read it, the more I love it. One of the things I did not realize so much about the ESV until I started really side by side compare with LSB was how much the ESV reads like Yoda ( Star Wars) And now that I seen it, I can't unsee it!!! Also compare john 5:4 in ESV with the LSB ( or KJV) oh wait you cant because it does not exist in the ESV and I find that verse helpful in explaining the pool

[@LarryWilliams-xu8qs]

I totally agree with your “Final Four”, and ultimately the Winner. There is no escaping the legacy, beauty and power of the King James!

[@JonathanMeyer84]

I 100% agree with you on the final four. I realize it would be very difficult to set it up this way from the start, but regardless would have liked to see ESV vs NASB and KJV vs NKJV as the matchups. As the two pairs are similar to each other, it would essentially be a "who does it better" for the critical text (ESV/NASB) and the same for the TR (KJV vs NKJV). Based on those match-ups, it looks like you'd have the ESV as king of CT Bibles and the KJV as king of the TR Bibles. At that point, if you want to say the KJV is the overall winner that's still perfectly fine. I don't have the same personal affinity for the KJV so personally I'd pick the ESV in that final match, but hey, it isn't my video.

[@jevonmatthews8616]

I keep hearing Joe Esposito “You’re the Best” Karate Kid theme song music in my head while watching this.

[@survivetolife]

Nice tourney! My tournament has 1. ESV, 2. NASB, 3. NKJV

[@jeffturnerjr0323]

This was fun Matt… love it!

[@tiffanystroman987]

Loved this and loved how you placed and rated each one and especially love where the NKJV was ranked that is my favorite translation but there would be no NKJV without the KJV so ❤

[@eternallogic6394]

My favorite is also the NKJV. But I love the KJV for the legacy and tradition it created.

[@gogos869]

Love it. Great concept and explanations! I have a better understanding now of all the translations! Love you lots❤

[@tjmaverick1765]

I really like the Berean Standard Bible. And I would take the NASB over the ESV any day.

[@epicturnip]

Great video! I always love anything to do with bible translations. NKJV was the first bible I ever read cover to cover with a Bible in a year reading plan about 15 years ago. Did that a couple times, then moved to NIV for a few years, then settled on ESV. NKJV will always have a special place in my heart but I think ESV will always be my Desert Island bible.

[@SimplyProtestantBibleBeliever]

Pastor Everhard, you nailed it! I agree with the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place, brother! You’re right you can’t say no to the AV! I have a question about the Jonathan Edwards Study Bible (you are amazing for doing this project by the way): I completely understand why the NKJV is chosen for the project and why that translation is being done first, but is it feasible that later on we could also get it an edition of it (with the same notes and all) in the KJV?

[@DizzySaxophone]

I'd say the purpose of the CSB, is that it is like the NIV84 that is actually available.

[@MAMoreno]

I don't think the CSB is more similar to the NIV 84 than it is to the NIV 11. In terms of gender-inclusive language, it lands somewhere between the two (approximately the same place as the NASB 2020).

[@wilsongoins1646]

NKJV for the win!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@americanswan]

My favorite Bible is the NASB for daily use. The Geneva Bible, Wycliffe Bible, KJV, NKJV, RSV1952 are all excellent for different reasons. I would love a beautiful, leather updated Geneva Bible with modern spelling and the archaic words and phraces fixed with all the notes.

[@RevanJJ]

I hope you keep making videos. These are great!

[@kevinbrown348]

Completely agree. Can't go wrong with any of these three.

[@paulklenknyc]

Matthew, our dear sister Gloria Lynn, the middle of seven siblings, grew very strong in her faith as a teenager, and sadly passed away from cancer at age 16. In one of her last attempts to reach out to friends with the Gospel, she gave every single member of her senior high school class a Living Bible, with a message affixed on a plate inside. (The puffy green one.) Some still have it. Yes, she would have been a grandmother by now. Her younger sister is. She’s the one who has the bible.

[@ChrisWillsIt]

My Top 5 are: 1. ESV 2. NASB 3. NKJV 4. KJV 5.NIV I prefer Word for word and readability

[@Particularly_John_Gill]

LSB >

[@sbs8331]

Good video and analysis. I guess my main question is if the NKJV & KJV are the top 2 why does Pastor Matt still stick with the ESV? The analysis of the Berean Standard Bible was pretty accurate, though I find myself using it more and more. Its textual footnotes are superior to the NKJV, and it has a good combination of clarity and accuracy. It also avoids the ESV's occasional, somewhat annoying Yoda-isms. I recently used its audio version on Bible Hub to go thru the Bible and was blessed. Will it find a nitch and become popular enough to survive and grow? Yes, the jury's still out, but i pray so, though I will switch to its Majority version if/when it goes to print, and provided it moves the TR-only readings, e.g. the Comma Johanneum, from the text to the footnotes. Otherwise it'll be another TR translation. Are we blessed to be able to have this analysis with the plethora of excellent translations available in English?

[@brisnwinters8161]

When I was in college in the 1970s we used the living bible for bible studies if we were having a study for non believers. For deeper study with all believers we used the then new niv.

[@Matthew-307]

This is such a fun idea! Good job, brother.

[@petermillist3779]

You say why does the CSB exist. But I think you could say the same thing about the LSB. With the nkjv and NASB, what’s the point of the LSB?

[@MAMoreno]

The point of the LSB is to express John MacArthur's disdain for the light smattering of gender-inclusive italicized words added to the 2020 NASB. And considering that the NASB itself is already the conservative reaction to the RSV, it's mindboggling that we now have a conservative reaction to the NASB. You can see how desperate the update was needed just by comparing the various forms of Romans 12.1 in the NASB tradition. NAS77: I urge you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, _which is_ your spiritual service of worship. NAS95: Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, _which is_ your spiritual service of worship. NAS20: Therefore I urge you, brothers _and sisters,_ by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, _which is_ your spiritual service of worship. LSB: Therefore I exhort you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a sacrifice-living, holy, _and_ pleasing to God, _which is_ your spiritual service of worship. To think: this whole time, we thought that Paul was talking to the women, too. Glad that the Master's Seminary set us right on that one, am I right?

[@petermillist3779]

@@MAMoreno disagree entirely re “ gender inclusive” as you put it. It’s a wonder you’re not Kjv only!

[@MAMoreno]

@@petermillist3779 Why would I be KJV Only? The KJV doesn't clearly acknowledge that women are being addressed by Paul, either. When the NASB editions of the 1970s and 1995 use "brethren," they use it in the modern, specialized sense where it means "members of a church, regardless of sex." But in 1611, "brethren" simply meant "brothers," so it gave the impression that a male audience was intended. I can only assume that you didn't pick up on my sarcasm. I was not being nice to John MacArthur.

[@kapirk2244]

Loved Fahrenheit 451!!! Plus 1984! And the KjV!

[@andrewlongo689]

I’m not the biggest fan of the NRSV but I do own an NRSV C.S. Lewis Bible and I do enjoy reading it sometimes. Otherwise I generally prefer the NKJV or CSB for study.

[@2Snakes]

This was fun and funny. It's basically a video about which bible translations Mr. Everhard likes best. :)

[@AmericanShia786]

Your final four is exactly my final four. The Geneva Bible would be number five. Guy Montag might agree. 🙂 Thanks for announcing the Majority Standard Bible. I hadn't heard of it til now. I plan to purchase a copy. Great video. I had to chuckle several times at the match ups. Long Live The King!

[@robertdeuel4332]

Simple on CSB. Good middle ground for all around use with transparent translation footnotes. Unlike the NIV which does not often give you footnotes. The LSB in my mind is unnecessary since it is just the 95 mostly with Yahweh instead of the captial LORD rendering. But all in all good video.

[@NathanDFoust-john146]

I agree about the LSB, it isn't really necessary in my opinion.

[@robertdeuel4332]

@NathanDFoust-john146 If the 95 had been discontinued, then maybe I could see the point but neither Lockman or Zondervan have any plans to stop producing 95 editions.

[@KatWilton]

I have been thinking about getting a copy of the Geneva Bible for my collection and have run into that issue with the facsimile editions. Would you, perhaps, post a link to the edition you like, Matthew? I'd really love to check it out!

[@allanp3065]

I got a copy from American Vision.

[@pipinfresh]

Get the tolle lege press edition it's the best one.

[@leopoldodah9346]

NLT is my favorite. French is my native language

[@craig3540]

That was awesome!! Great job!

[@michaelmannucci8585]

Strongly disagree with ESV over LSB. It sounded basically like "I don't know much about the LSB, and I like the ESV personally, therefore the ESV is a better translation than the LSB". Really weird take as the LSB without question is more consistent and faithful to the original language than the ESV. And then ESV over NASB? Very strange.

[@rosslewchuk9286]

Amen to the KJV! I use a facsimile of the Blayney 1769 revision as my first source (for cultural context reasons), and the NKJV for clarity and textual notes. For public reading and teaching Bible classes, I use the NKJV as a solution to archaic words and false friends. The LSB, ESV and NET are very useful CT translations. ALSO: The BSB serves as a good translation with an extremely liberal copyright/usage policy. Thank you for the fun way of sharing your perspectives on modern translations!😊📖🙏

[@sierragrey7910]

Great review of versions. Lot of fun and info. My church uses the ESV so it is where I spend then most time. I have the NKJB New Geneva Study Bible, an LSB, and 1984 NIV. I use all those plus the KJV electronically on e-Sword for comparison. The 1984 NIV is for daily Bible reading with my wife as English is her second language and it is the easiest for her to understand. I purchased the LSB in print as I wanted an earlier version of the NASB but I also wanted the name changes for devotions. Very pleased with it. If I had to have one only on a desert island, I would want the NKJB or LSB/NASB.

[@youngrevival9715]

I have moved from ESV to the LSB, and then i use the csb, sometimes nlt, and nasb

[@BackSeatDriver68]

Great video. Although I might quibble a bit here and there, I’m tracking with your choices … until the last one. And like you I read from your final four on a routine basis. And I truly love the KJV for all the reasons you mentioned. BUT if we could only have one English translation in the English speaking world today for both believers and seekers, I would pick the NKJV. Like you said, it walks that fine line between the KJV’s straight up TR approach and the critical text translations, with TR in the main text and CT and other textual variants in the notes. It is also very KJV friendly to those who grew up in that tradition, while avoiding all sorts of “false friends” and archaic language that might frustrate and confuse the seekers. Thanks again for this great video.

[@imabeliever85]

I’ve been reading the 1984 NIV for almost 40 years. I’ve done all my memory work in it. But if the ESV were available back then, I would choose the ESV.

[@AlexVassiosOfficial]

I'm hung up on the CSB. I heard a lot of good arguments and reasoning behind most of the other translations, but there wasn't much reason given against the CSB other than, "I don't know why it exists." I've used the CSB for a while and find it to be quite a good translation for reading and ease of understanding.

[@Ldgreggbell]

For myself I'm currently using the MEV, for me it seems easier to read than the NKJV, and it keeps more of the KJV translations. I would happily accept the NKJV though, it's the Bible I use in my commute to work. Lastly the CSB seems to be a conservative '84 NIV for the SBC. I do find it's a good dynamic translation yet manages to be more literal than the NIV.

[@wseejattan]

Read through the Message twice. Loved it. ESV, NKJV, NLT, great however I really love my KJV.

[@brucemcqueen5395]

Absolutely agree, especially on the top three.

[@nuggetoftruth-ericking7489]

I enjoyed this.

[@Fourwedge]

I'm going with Final 4: NLT NASB NKJV ESV FINAL: NLT vs ESV WINNER: ESV

[@hanklhayes]

This was fun. We have similar and different views. It was great hearing your thoughts.

[@pinkdiscomosh2766]

Well that’s definitely not what my tournament would have resulted in, but to each his own I guess. Very fun and informative though.

[@bethvaughn4231]

Also! the CSB may be more than just a translation for Lifeway. Although the CSB isn't for me, lots of people love it.

[@catfinity8799]

The NET is like the NIV but better, and it has a lot of translation footnotes. It also isn't liberal.

[@justinthyme2666]

To me to say if I could have only one I would probably say esv and then say “thankfully in our day we aren’t just limited to one, so make sure you have a kjv.” It’s just seems to me that esv is going to have the most benefits for all maturity levels of believers and kjv can have a lot of land mines or false friends.

[@TruLuan]

Douay Rheims is the best translation. God Bless 🙏

[@jamesdavidian7717]

I agree with the final four.. Surprised that you made NKJV 2nd (as most scholars would cringe), but the NKJV is the version I use in my memorization, essays, and theology, but I listen to the ESV daily. I grew up on the KJV and the NASB is the 4th version I would go to when analyzing a text before I start using the Greek/Hebrew and other English translations for thoroughness.

[@alewoanna]

I’m not into sports but I enjoyed it! What do you think about the NET? I own ESV and KJV and want a good thought-for-thought translation that wouldn’t be too language-inclusive. Thank you.

[@haydenyuan4720]

I love the ESV and NASB! Also KJV if I can understand it but the language is indeed beautiful

[@davidwhunt]

Interesting & helpful. Thanks. The ESV is my favourite for reading & preaching, though I continue to do all scripture memorisation from the NKJV. I never prepare a sermon without consulting the NASB & NET.

[@christianchavez4086]

Such a cool idea. Thanks for doing this. I think in a rematch CSB can take LSB no problem. If you can't get NIV84 anymore then CSB is a great replacement for it. It's a good balance of being literal/accurate and being understandable, sitting somewhere in the middle between an NLT and an NKJV. LSB is pretty much NASB: the MacArthur Edition. I don't really see the point. You can still get NASB95 and 2020. I'm going to agree with another in the feed that NET would have been a good contender here as well. Thanks again for the creative video.

[@sanskritprayers]

ESV for the win for me, just above the KJV. Its relatively uncommon for me to consult alternatives, but a few of those include the CSB, 1984 NIV, Douay-Rheims and LSB for differing reasons. The LSB may land in my top 5 at some point, the jury is presently deliberating, lol

[@davecrawford4377]

I use the CSB and the ESV, BSB.

[@yahsancarlos]

I see others doing their personal tournaments. But to be fair is difficult due to our religions preference. Catholics like catholic bibles for a example. For me KJV all the way

[@scotteramsey]

Boo!!! ESV was robbed!!! The fix was in. HAHAHA Excellent video!!

[@skyward_shots]

Grew up reading and listening to the NIV. As a young adult I looked into the KJV a bit, but it was a bit confusing. I am now deciding on what study bible I should buy. I have narrowed it down to the NKJV or the ESV. I want to get as literal as possible, but I also want as much background info on the locations and people talked about in the book.

[@richardgreene8171]

I loved the video. However, I would have final between the father and son version of the NASB 95 & the LSB. My true third would be the ESV. Number 4 is the NKJV and number 5 KJV. These five are the best translations in English. I grew up on KJV but I'm a NASB/LSB man. These arey favorites. Like you, I don't see the need to have the CSB, but many people like it. Thanks for doing this video. God bless.

[@JoshDurston]

Love the video! But feel like you’re off with you’re characterization of the CSB. Even though it can “replace” the NIV it’s much closer to the ESV and NASB (my top two). I appreciate that it doesn’t carry a strong textual basis but rather strives to be a blank slate faithful translation. The CSB is what I used for family devotions with my young kids. But my personal study is mostly ESV and NASB while referencing the CSB. I’m continually impressed with the CSB and rarely disappointed

[@firstjohn3123]

ESV, KJV, & Amplified. BUT, I also own about 5 others that get less use, but are used for cross reference purposes. Going to check out the LSB, just wish for better paper in the Bibles themselves...I like VERY opaque paper, no printing tricks like line over line to hide any issues...so I prefer to buy old Bibles. I believe the Aprocrypha has usefulness, although many would disagree with that...I get it.

[@dpbeardslee]

I have the same problem with the KJV as I do with Shakespeare - I don't understand that archaic English, and if I don't understand it what good is it doing me? It's like reading a foreign language. Words convey meaning, and it's the meaning that's important. Modern English is what I speak and understand, so my preference is for a translation that is written in modern English. It makes it so much easier to grasp the meaning of the scriptures which I can then apply to my thoughts, deeds, and life in general. I like the ESV a lot, but even that requires some thought and study. I also like the 1984 NIV, mainly because of it's smooth reading. It's written in 7th grade English and I don't have to open a dictionary to find the meaning of words like "pinions." I've read the NIV for many years and just recently transitioned to the ESV, but I find my previous reading of the NIV very helpful in understanding the ESV. Which kind of brings me to my conclusion. Since the scriptures were not originally written in English, and there are nuances in the original languages, I'm of the opinion that it's probably best to have several translations in order to glean the full meaning from the text. Either that or become expert in ancient Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic. ;-) :-)

[@Beefcake1982]

I agree completely with the final four. In fact those are the versions that I keep in my house. However when it comes to NKJV vs KJV I just can’t see sticking with the KJV. I have spent a lot of time comparing versus in those two, and it seems to me that the NKJV says everything the KJV says except in my version of English, which makes it far easier for me to understand and learn from.

[@davidchupp4460]

Really? I’m surprised you haven’t noticed the problems with the NKJV. Changing ARE saved to BEING saved. Changing ARE sanctified to BEING sanctification are major problems with my theology and for sound doctrine.

[@Beefcake1982]

@@davidchupp4460 What matters is what the original author wrote. I’ve watched the debates. The KJV is not the most accurate Bible translation. All of the others say being saved including the NASB. There is a video by John Piper in his desiring God series explaining “being saved”. Have you watched the KJV only debates?

[@davidchupp4460]

@@Beefcake1982 I’ve studied everything extensively. Anyone believing the big lie is beyond me.

[@davidchupp4460]

@@Beefcake1982 that’s false that the KJV isn’t accurate. All translations before it say the same thing. It’s the Christian LEFT and it’s usage of the critical text from Wescott and Hort basically two unbelievers that are off.

[@Beefcake1982]

@@davidchupp4460 Do you think Dr James white is left or an unbeliever?

[@AaronBuchholzjr]

Wow I'm truly surprised by this. I grew up with KJV and felt called reading the gospels from it and I figure if I memorize Bible verses it may as well be in the most beautifully written virsion but Im not entirely sure I could put it as number 1 just bc of readability alone. Im glad I dont have to choose just one!!!

[@hammerbarca6]

You can get the 1599 Geneva at American Vision!

[@annamattos8627]

I own KJV, ESV, CSB, Amplified and a Brazilian translation of The Message. English is my second language, so I love them all, for different reasons. KJV is absolutely iconic and gorgeous. Many great Journaling Bibles are available in ESV, including my Interleaved copy, and CSB came in a beautiful devotional Bible which also has space for notes, both very readable. We have nothing like Amplified in Portuguese and The Message can be really helpful when it comes to poetry. I could never rank them, honestly...

[@phillhamberlin493]

Just an idea of something fun and playful. Brackets of disciples and maybe old testament heroes.

[@linjicakonikon7666]

Thou hast done exceedingly well.🏆

[@RevanJJ]

CSB really threw me off last night. Ex 3:8 I believe says “slackers”. Threw me right out right out of the verse. Pharaoh saying slackers? Every other translation I’ve read says idle or lazy. Just throws me off. Like it’s changing just for change’s sake. For me it’s NASB95, LSB, ESV, KJV, NKJV. I love all true non-paraphrase Bibles though. I hope you bought a LSB by now. I was shocked how well and differently it read. Word for word, but easy to read. I have all of these next to me. Even my giant Strong’s Concordance for my KJV. Great video.

[@kigensama]

I was legitimately shocked you picked the NKJV over ESV, from the beginning i thought you would of picked it atleast second .... I know you are a huge fan. I have to ask though if it wasn't for your work on the study bible, leading you to become more intimate with the NKJV, would you of still gone with NKJV over it?

[@WontonDisciple]

It's actually not a surprising pick considering he's a Majority Text guy.

[@ReformedVosian121]

Absolutely perfect choices down to the very end 😂

[@Hyvelez]

Reminds me of the early UFC tournaments. Mostly agree with the outcome tough. If I had to choose one English translation, it would have to be the KJV. I didn't grow up with it, since English isn't my first language, but have come to love it more and more over the years, with it's beautiful, poetic language and accuracy.

[@bennokurvits1420]

Really adventurous undertaking, and neat, fun format. Well done. I use all final four in studying, plus the NIV. I use NKJV right now in private devotions. And ESV in pulpit ministry. The part of this whole debate that bothers me a bit are the arguments for and against the foundational texts used in these translations. I read about the view that the new foundational Greek texts like Nestle's or United Bible Societies are better because they are based on the few older, but supposedly more accurate, preserved manuscript evidence. I am not yet convinced that this is true. I'm still inclined to lean toward the TR/Majority Text stream of Greek manuscripts. I have a hard time reading Mark 16:9-20 and John 7:53-8:11 and not believing in my heart these are parts of God's Word. The new texts based on the few older manuscripts would have me discard these two portions of the NT. I cut my teeth on the KJV as a young Christian in my early twenties. Thanks again.

[@kishoreabraham]

I agree with you 99% except CSB. I would give CSB a better place. Again, as a non native English speaker, I would prefer NKJV over KJV.

[@davidmiller6649]

That was fun - thanks Matthew!