Trust These Three Translations!

Which Bible translation should you use? With so many English Bible versions available today, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. In this video, Pastor Matthew Everhard answers one of the most common questions he receives: What are the best Bible translations for study, preaching, and daily devotion? Rather than reviewing dozens of options, Pastor Matt simplifies the conversation by presenting his “triangle” of three complementary Bible translations—versions that work together to provide clarity, precision, beauty, and scholarly depth for a lifetime of faithful Bible reading. In this teaching, you’ll learn: 1. Why the King James Version (KJV) remains unmatched in beauty, memorization, and historic influence 2. How the New King James Version (NKJV) preserves precision while updating archaic language 3. Why the English Standard Version (ESV) is favored in Reformed seminaries and scholarly circles 4. The difference between the Textus Receptus, Majority Text, and Critical Text 5. Which Bible translations to approach with caution—and why 6. How translation philosophy affects doctrine, preaching, and theology Drawing on years of pastoral ministry, formal training in Greek and Hebrew, and daily use of the original languages, Pastor Everhard explains these issues clearly for both beginners and serious students of Scripture. 💬 Let’s talk in the comments: Do you agree with this triangle of translations? Which Bible do you use most—and why? Did Pastor Matt get it right… or wrong? 📘 New Book Available: Souls: How Jesus Saves Sinners — a clear, gospel-centered book on justification, atonement, and salvation through Christ alone. 📍 About the Channel: This channel exists to provide Reformed, Bible-centered teaching that is faithful to Scripture and accessible to everyday Christians. If you care about theology, doctrine, and serious engagement with God’s Word, subscribe and join the conversation. Keywords / Hashtags: #BibleTranslations #BestBibleTranslation #KJV #NKJV #ESV #ReformedTheology #BibleStudy #ChristianTheology #GreekNewTestament #HebrewBible #PastorMatthewEverhard #TextualCriticism #ChristianYouTube #BibleTeaching NEW! Souls: How Jesus Saves Sinners - https://amzn.to/3f233s6 (1) MY CHURCH Gospel Fellowship PCA - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4sKhJMv8-7nmtTiHwAsLA Gospel Fellowship PCA Website - https://www.gospelfellowshippca.org/ Gospel Fellowship PCA Podcast - https://anchor.fm/gospelfellowshippca (2) Newsletter Signup Form - https://share.hsforms.com/1EJQ1EYQrTdi7N0mgN4mChwc67eb (3) MY BOOKS: Souls: How Jesus Saves Sinners - https://amzn.to/3f233s6 Holy Living: Jonathan Edwards's 70 Resolutions - https://amzn.to/38fl4vX Hold Fast the Faith: A Devotional Commentary on the Westminster Confession - https://amzn.to/3Bco9cI Unknown: The Extraordinary Influence of Ordinary Christians - https://amzn.to/38hiQwg A Theology of Joy: Jonathan Edwards and Eternal Happiness in the Holy Trinity https://amzn.to/3BbHnPC The Lord and the Rings: Bible Study and Counseling Guide https://amzn.to/3DkVtA8 (4) SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - @matt_everhard Instagram - matthew_everhard Telegram Channel - t.me/MatthewEverhard Email Me: doctor + everhard (all one word) at gmail dot you know (5) APPAREL Souls T-Shirt - https://www.facebook.com/CassidyCraftCorner/ Edwards T-shirts and Hoodie - https://www.facebook.com/CassidyCraftCorner/ (6) ICTHUS PUBLICATIONS https://www.ichthuspublications.com/ (7) MY STUDIO & BACKGROUND Panasonic Basic Camcorder - https://amzn.to/3vR48sV Logitech Webcam - https://amzn.to/3ynqRds Studio Ring Lights - https://amzn.to/3jgYQjB Edwards Resolutions Poster - https://www.missionalwear.com/the-resolutions-poster Hourglass - https://amzn.to/3BfILAY