BONUS EPISODE - Which Bible Translation Should I Use? - Ep 9

With so many English Bible translations available, how do you decide which one to use? Is a word-for-word translation always more accurate? Why do some Bibles word a passage differently, or place certain verses in footnotes?

In this 2nd Helping episode of Milk to Meat, Rob and Travis take up a listener's question about choosing a Bible translation. We explore why translations differ, what formal, balanced, and meaning-focused approaches are trying to accomplish, and how comparing trustworthy translations can help us study Scripture more carefully.

We also consider the distinction between the inspiration of Scripture, the history of its manuscript transmission, and the work of translating the text into English. Understanding those distinctions helps us approach differences honestly without assuming every variation is a contradiction.

The goal isn't to declare one English translation universally best. It's to equip you to ask better questions, examine Scripture in context, and make an informed decision about the Bible translations you use.

Key Scriptures: 2 Timothy 3:16–17; Luke 1:1–4; Nehemiah 8:8; Romans 6:1–4; Acts 17:11; 2 Peter 1:20–21.

From Bible Basics to Deep Biblical Truth.