What is the most accurate version of the Bible?

Curiously Kaitlyn

Jul 22, 2025•31 min

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Episode description

Kaitlyn Schiess sits down with Amy Peeler (who's on a real Bible translation committee) to answer what's the right version of the Bible. There's so many Bible translations. Why are they different if they're all God's word? Amy Peeler explains why the translations turn out different and why you shouldn't be too alarmed when you read an unfamiliar translation.

0:00 - Theme Song

1:50 - What's the Most Accurate Bible Translation?

6:47 - How Different Are Bible Translations?

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13:50 - Direct Translation and Paraphrase

15:26 - Why Write New Translations?

21:40 - Differences of Langauge

27:33 - Simple Answer for Kids!

30:40 - End Credits

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