You’ll be happy to know I’ve figured out which Bible translation is the best. I’m not talking about my personal preference; I’m talking about the absolute, undisputed best Bible translation in the world. And I’m going to tell you what it is.
But before I do, I want to ask a question: why do we need so many Bibles? With research showing a steady decline in Bible reading across America, shouldn’t the Church unite to address that issue? For starters, what if Christians agreed not to buy another Bible until they read through one of the many they already have?
And another question: why do Christians judge each other over which translation they favor? Are you liberal if you read the NRSV? Are you conservative if you use the KJV? Are you an Evangelical if you feel comfortable with the NIV? Are you a true believer if you’ve switched to the ESV? How tragic if Christians fought a battle for Bible translation among themselves, while losing the war for Bible engagement in society.
OK, back to my original question: which is the best Bible translation of all time? That’s easy. It’s the one you read and apply every day. You can’t argue with that.