The CSB Is the Best Bible Translation

For Certain People in Certain Circumstances.

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[philr]

Your videos covering translations are all so great. Your videos have led me to use multiple translations, and feel comfortable knowing that regardless of the one I choose to use for a range of uses, it can be trustworthy. Thank you

[lukedailey]

I have used the Holman Bible since 2015, after graduating from Bible college and using the ESV through my schooling. I bought a nice thin line reference, a study Bible, and a journaling Bible that were HCSB. Then, in 2017 when Holman decided to drop their name, I bought a few CSBs. And now again, since they updated the translation, I have bought a new CSB. I say all that to say, I am loyal to this translation because I have found it to be very accurate! As a preacher/teacher I am speaking with others that don’t know the original languages, so I have found this translation to be very helpful in ministry. Thank you for the video!

[Crickets]

As a pastor and expository preacher I’ve settled on the CSB for exactly the reasons you’ve stated here. It’s formal enough for preaching but readable enough for more laypeople. I found myself switching between the ESV and NIV for those very reasons before I discovered the CSB. Also, I very much appreciate that it doesn’t lump me into a certain camp like other translations do. The only issue I have with it is that for memory work it’s not quite as “sticky” as a more traditional translation like the ESV.

[staceycohorst]

“The CSB is for those who can’t make up their minds.” Haha @ me.
Awesome video!

[Alexleight]

Dude… how does your brain fit in your head? So much knowledge made understandable for us! Thank you

[dedmanraizd]

As someone who grew up reading a bilingual Bible (king James and Reina Valera) and having English as my second language I have felt more comfortable reading CSB due to its reading level. The ESV and NASB are good too (I lean more towards ESV due to KJV) but I do still struggle reading some passages that the CSB has helped clarify. Thank you for your video!

[joshwitt]

The skateboarders criticism of the NLT comment made me laugh out loud! Translation oversight committee joke was great too. Great stuff! As someone who does struggle between choosing formal and dynamic translations I do keep finding that I really love the CSB and it really does fall well in the middle. I especially appreciate their rendering of John 3:16 and use of contractions making the language feel more relatable.

[freegraceau]

You deserve way more subscribers. Phenomenal.

[jasonmarshall]

Excellent video! In personal experience, I do find the CSB an easier read than my NASB or ESV, but I preach from the ESV. I'm seriously considering switching to the CSB for preaching and teaching.

[ninjason]

I just discovered your channel and im loving it!!!! I have done so much research on bible translations over the years. I grew up around the NIV, then got the CEV (contemporary English version) as a gift in high school. Then in college I was introduced to the NLT which is the translation I read the whole bible cover to cover for the first time. As I grew older and wanted to study the bible, get deep in original languages, I got anxiety over which version to read. I ended up using the KJV to study primarily because of Strong's concordance, yikes, but over time I just got bogged down in "translating" KJV English into modern English. I still use it but sparingly. I then started to use other literal translations to study like NASB and ESV but they were still too robotic in my mind to get the flow of scripture. Then I discovered the CBS; it has become my go to translation for study and readability (As well as the NET for it's thousands of commentaries). But in the end I discovered that ALL translations have their strengths and weaknesses. The old adage is true that the best bible translation is the one you'll actually read, just not the message or passion translation :P We English speakers are so blessed to have SO many options for bible translations.

[johngeverett]

That you could present all this information off the top of your head without notes is really impressive. Was someone behind the cameraman with cue cards? No, seriously, well done! I always find your videos informative and presented well. Kudos!

[dustinsegers]

I've gone through every English translation over the last 10 years and for overall English clarity sans "biblish" as well as staying relatively close to the original languages (clarity and accuracy), I think that overall, the CSB is the best....for us. I used the '95 NASB for over 20 years, and just recently made the definitive switch to the CSB in my ministry and personal use and couldn't be happier. They knocked the ball out of the park on this one.

[redeemed]

FANTASTIC video! I LOVE the CSB! Probably about a year ago the CSB became my primary and preferred translation. It's cool to see the data supporting the "optimal equivalence". Thanks for the video!

[alanhowe]

Very well said, brother Mark. Your Christian common sense and scholarship are a real gift to us all.

[claudiabailey]

Just got a copy of you book today and just started on the intro and already had a chuckle (trust me in a good way) I know I am going to enjoy this.
Just a passing note for a paperback the paper seems to be really nice quality. I have read the CSB all the way through and I know feelings mean nothing. But I always feel that this translation sits between the NKJV and the NIV. Thank you 🙏🏽

[jimyoung]

In part due to a couple of your videos I decided to give the CSB a try and I have really been enjoying it.

[makarov]

I have to confess after watching Mr. Frisch discussing the CSB as well that, even with my HCSB, I know there are updates, and so I've ordered a 2017 version of the CSB. Once again I am waiting on the Post to arrive with a great anticipation. Recently got an ISV NT in paperback and like it as well. If I keep this up I may have to add shelves to my library!! Great video Mark! I enjoy so much.

[WatchtowerHunter]

Mark, I am in nerd love right now. This is precisely the information I was looking for in evaluating a Bible translation. Thank you for this. It was invaluable in selecting a Bible translation.

[bhsher]

Excellent video, Mark. Really helpful. I've always been more of a NASB/ESV/KJV guy but as I've gotten older, I've realized just how valuable translations like the CSB and NIV are in helping people understand what they're reading. Now I have to decide between the CSB and NIV! :-)

[jameserwin]

Thank you for this detailed analysis! I made up my mind. I will study both the NLT version and the CSB version side by side. Maybe it will take longer to read and to understand the entire Bible, but my understanding will be off the charts. I am 67 and so very late in life to study the Bible and to move deeper into Christianity. Thanks for helping us out.