36. What’s the best Bible translation or version?

🎙  KJV? NIV? ESV? MSG? With so many versions of the Bible out there, how do you know which one is the best?

In this episode, Tabatha + Jerry are diving into not just translations, but how the Bible even became the Bible. What does “canonized” mean, and how did ancient church leaders decide what made the cut? (And what didn’t—sorry, Apocrypha.)

We’ll break down the four big tests each book had to pass, from authorship to inspiration, and why it all points back to one powerful mission: equipping you for every good work.

So whether you’re team Highlight-All-the-Things or just trying to pronounce “Leviticus” right—this one’s for you.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Version comparison graphic: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15oBKpHKQ9/?mibextid=wwXIfr

YouVersion Bible App:

https://www.bible.com/app

Blue letter Bible Search + Study Tools:

https://www.blueletterbible.com

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