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Thank you for taking a moment to explore this catalog. We’re excited to highlight the unique features and benefits of the Christian Standard Bible (CSB) translation for you. Our hope is that you’ll develop a deep appreciation for this translation and assist in introducing it to the people of God globally. While the catalog provides an in-depth look into the CSB, quotes from a recent article in Christianity Today, titled “Christian Standard Bible Finds Its Place in ‘Crowded’ Evangelical Market,” succinctly encapsulate key points we believe you’ll find enlightening:
• “The Christian Standard Bible (CSB) was the second most-sold Bible translation for three out of the past four months, according to data compiled by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA), coming in behind the New International Version (NIV) and ahead of the English Standard Version (ESV).”
• “The CSB has that undefinable sense of buzz. The consensus seems to be that it managed to nail the balance of English readability and word-for-word accuracy that Christians are looking for.”
• “It reached 10 percent of the market share within the first five years, and now has reached around 13 percent,” said Andy McLean, publisher for Bibles and reference at B&H.
• “We’re seeing more churches adopt it, more individuals use it for personal Bible study,” added McLean.
• Peter Gurry, director of the Text & Canon Institute at Phoenix Seminary, commented on the CSB’s rise in sales as “an interesting and even surprising development especially because it shows that new translations can still break into a very crowded market.”
We trust that the CSB’s merits will resonate with you afresh. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any inquiries. As always we are grateful for your partnership.
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The Lifeway Global TeamCommunicates the truth of God's Word for today's readers. Highly accurate for serious study and highly readable for the newest and youngest readers, the CSB is built for lifelong discipleship. THOUGHT FOR
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The CSB was created using optimal equivalence, a translation philosophy that pursues both linguistic precision to the original lanquages and readability in contemporary English.
T h e Bi ble is meant to be re a d, un d erst ood, a n d s h ared .
That ’s why the Chris tian Standard Bible is designed to be a translation for ever yone – a translation that new believers can unders tand and that ever y believer can turn to for lifelong discipleship. A translation accurate enough to take to seminar y and clear enough to read to your kids.
US Momentum Signals Global Traction: The CSB’s impressive surge in popularity within the US is a testament to its growing appeal. It has climbed to 2nd place after the NIV in ECPA rankings in 2023 and replaced the NLT for the 4th spot in the NPD Bookscan. Historically, once a translation gains momentum in the US, its global English traction soon follows - and the CSB will be no exception.
Strategic Global Expansion: The CSB has a well-defined global strategy, starting with the planned launch of the Here’s Hope Bible. Check out page 10, Upcoming Global Products.
The Go-to Choice for A Wide Range of Readers: The CSB strikes a delicate balance between accuracy and readability, making it an ideal pick for newcomers to the faith. As David Platt, former president of the International Mission Board, aptly put it: “This translation will help believers and non-believers around the world to read, understand, memorize, obey, and proclaim God’s Word.” The CSB employs “Optimal Equivalence” as its translation philosophy. This ensures that the translation remains true to the original manuscripts while being easily understood by the modern reader. Whether you’re in the sanctuary or in the comfort of your home, the CSB is the ideal translation for both teaching and personal reflection.
Developed by 100 scholars from around the world who represent 17 denominations, the Christian Standard Bible faithfully and accurately captures the Bible’s original meaning without compromising readability. The CSB is a trustworthy text for both sermon preparation and serious study, translated straight from the biblical languages by scholars who love God’s Word.
But the true measure of a Bible translation is not only superior scholarship. For a Bible translation to be trustworthy in modern English, it must faithfully communicate the authority and urgency understood by its original audience. Because the CSB is an original translation— not constrained by complex language structures or source text limitations of an earlier English Bible version—it expresses the meaning and beauty of the ancient texts with emotive power. Pastors and laypeople can feel confident sharing God’s Word, knowing its truth will be communicated with clarity.
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The Here’s Hope Bible is perfect for anyone coming to God’s Word for the first time. Featuring the easy-to-follow “Roman Road” plan of salvation and other study tools to help readers better understand and apply the truths found in God’s Word, this Bible is perfect for sharing the good news of the Gospel and the hope found in a living, every day relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Introduction video and online study content accessible via QR code
• Concise summaries for every book of the Bible
• Introduction articles to the Old and New Testaments
• Large, easy-to-read 9.5-point type size
• Two-column text format with words of Christ in red
• Topical subject headings for easy reference within the text
• One year Bible reading plan and 52-week Scripture memory plan
• “Where to Turn” section with Scripture references for common life issues
• “Frequently Asked Questions” with answers
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The Here’s Hope Bible features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB). The CSB captures the Bible’s original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture’s life-transforming message and to share it with others.
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…how then can I do this great wic k edness, and sin against God?
How could I do such a wic k ed thin g ? It would be a great sin against God.
How then can I do this great wic k edness and sin against God?
How then could I do such a wic k ed thing and sin against God?
So how could I do such a great evil and sin against God?
So how could I do this immense evil, and how could I sin against God?
And he went unto his father ’ s house at Ophrah, and slew his brethren the sons of Jerubbaal, being threescore and ten persons, upon one stone: notwithstanding yet Jotham the youngest son of Jerubbaal was left; for he hid himsel f .
He went to his father ’ s home at Ophrah, and ther e , on one ston e , they killed all seventy of his half brothers, the sons of Gideon. But the youngest brothe r , Jotham, escaped and hid.
And he went to his father ’s house at Ophrah and killed his brothers the sons of Jerubbaal, seventy men, on one ston e . But Jotham the youngest son of Jerubbaal was left, for he hid himsel f .
He went to hi s f ather ’ s ho m e i n O phr a h a nd o n one stone m u rdered his sevent y brothers , the son s o f Jeru bB aal B ut Jotha m , th e youngest son o f Jerub-B a al, e sc aped by hi d ing .
He went to his father ’ s house in Ophrah and killed his 70 brothers, the sons of Jerubbaal, on top of a large ston e But Jotham, the youngest son of Jerubbaal, survived, because he hid himsel f .
He w ent to hi s f at h er ’ s h o us e i n O phra h an d ki ll ed h is seve nty b r o t h ers, t h e sons o f Jeru bb a al , on t o p o f a la rge ston e . B ut Joth am , th e youngest s o n o f Jeru b ba a l, su rvived , b e c aus e h e hi d .
And David said to Ittai, Go and pass ove r . And Ittai the Gittite passed ove r, and all his men, and all the little ones that were with him.
David replied, “ All right, come with us . ” So Ittai and all his men and their families went along.
And David said to Ittai, “ Go then, pass on . ” So Ittai the Gittite passed on with all his men and all the little ones who were with him.
David said to Ittai, “ Go ahead, march on . ” So Ittai the Gittite marched on with all his men and the families that were with him.
“March on ”, David replied to Ittai. So Ittai the Gittite marched past with all his men and the children who were with him.
“March on ”, David replied to Ittai. So Ittai of Gath marched past with all his men and the dependents who were with him.
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The usage of “great” has changed over the years; for most people, particularly those unfamiliar with Bible language, “great” means “really good.” GENESIS 39:9b
Improves clarity. Also, English idiom does not require the reflexive “himself” when one hides.
Often the Hebrew word taph refers not to little children specifically, but to dependents in general. This clarifies that fighting-age men were not marching with little children.
9:5
Blessed is the man that wal k eth not in the counsel of the ungodl y , nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wic k ed, or stand around with sinners, or join in with moc k ers.
Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wic k ed, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of
Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wic k ed or stand in the way that sinners ta k e or sit in the company of moc k ers.
How happy is the man who does not follow the advice of the wic k ed or ta k e the path of sinners or join a group of mockers!
How happy is the one who does not walk in the advice of the wic k ed or stand in the pathway with sinners or sit in the company of moc k ers!
Preserves the poeti c s ym b ols of “ walk ”, “ s tan d , ” and “ sit . ” “Ha ppy” is a better tra n slation of the Hebre w in this c ontext. Al s o , the Engli s h idiom o f “ s tan d ing in so m eo n e ’s w ay” could b e misu nd er s too d .
The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Only fools say in their hearts, “There is no God . ” They are corrupt, and their actions are evil; not one of them does good!
The fool says in his heart, “There is no God . ” They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is none who does good.
The f ool says i n his h eart, “Ther e is no Go d . ” The y are c orrupt, t h ei r deeds are vile ; there is no o n e who does go o d .
The fool says in his heart, “ God does not exist . ” They are corrupt; they do vile deeds. There is no one who does good.
T he f oo l s a y s i n h is h eart , “T h er e ’ s n o G o d . ” T hey a r e c orrupt ; they d o vi l e deeds. T h er e i s no one wh o d oes goo d .
The use of the apostrophe catches the sneering character of the person who says “Ther e ’s no God” rather than give the impression that the person is giving a philosophical position on the existence of God.
In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto m e
I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to m e ?
In God, whose word I prais e , in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to m e ?
In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to m e ?
In God, whose word I prais e , in God I trust; I will not fea r . What can man do to m e ?
In God, whose word I prais e , in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to m e ?
Improves on HCSB, which not only is inappropriately gender specific, but also does not bring out the force of the Hebre w .
P S ALM 1:1
He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.
Those who accept my command- ments and obey them are the ones who love me. And because they love me, my Father will love them. And I will love them and reveal myself to each of them.
Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.
Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.
The one who has My commands and keeps them is the one who loves Me. And the one who loves Me will be loved by My Father. I also will love him and will reveal Myself to him.
The one who has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. And the one who loves me will be loved by my Father. I also will love him and will reveal myself to him.
R eveals that the inten ded audien ce is b ot h males a nd fe m ales , while retaining th e in d ivi d ual an d person al sense of these st ateme n ts (avoiding use o f the pl u ral “the m”).
Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
For God presented Jesus as the sacrifice for sin. People are made right with God when they believe that Jesus sacrificed his life, shedding his blood. This sacrifice shows that God was being fair when he held back and did not punish those who sinned in times past,
…whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God's righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins.
G od presente d Christ as a sa crifi ce o f at o ne m ent , through the she dding o f h i s bl o od to be re c eived b y f aith. He di d t his to de m onstrat e his righteousness , be c ause in hi s f orbear anc e h e had le f t the s ins c om m itted bef ore h and unpu nished
God presented Him as a propitiation through faith in His blood, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His restraint God passed over the sins previously committed.
God presented him as the mercy seat of his blood, through faith, to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his restraint God passed over the sins previously committed.
God’s mercy seat cannot be separated from the notion of God’s wrath being satisfied. Romans 1–3 confirms this conclusion, for human sin provokes the revelation of God’s wrath (1:18), and the righteous judgment of God involves his wrath (2:5; 3:5–6). The idea of propitiation isn’t absent because the mercy seat is the place where sins are wiped away and God’s wrath is appeased. Paul isn’t merely saying that the cross of Christ is where sins are forgiven in using the term mercy seat; he teaches us that this is the place God is propitiated and our sins are wiped away. Indeed, “mercy seat” arguably highlights the fuller biblical-theological thread of sacrifice and atonement than the alternative words.
JOHN 14:21
ROMANS 3:25
Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the la w .
So we are made right with God through faith and not by obeying the la w .
For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the la w .
For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the la w .
For we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the works of the la w .
For we conclude that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the la w .
Shows improvement over unnecessarily-specific gender usag e
ROMANS 3:28
Surely men of low degree are vanit ,y and men of high degree are a lie: to be laid in the balanc e , they are altogether lighter than vanit y .
Common people are as worthless and the powerful are not what they appear to b e . If you weigh them on the scales, together they are lighter than a breath of ai r .
Those of low estate are but a breath; those of high estate are a delusion; in the balances they go up; they are together lighter than a breath.
Surely the lowborn are but a breath, the highborn are but a li e . If weighed on a balanc e , they are nothing; together they are only a breath.
Men are only a vapor; e x alted men, an illusion. W eighed in the scales, they go up; together they are less than a vapo r
Common people are only a vapor; important peopl e , an illusion. T ogether on a scal e , they weigh less than a vapo r .
R emoves u n ne c es s aril y gen d ers pecifi c l a nguage a n d c larifie s th e m eaning of the s e c o n d lin e
And I also have given you cleanness of teeth in all your cities, and want of bread in all your places: yet have ye not returned unto m e , saith the L OR D .
“I brought hunger to every city and famine to every town. But still you would not return to m e , ” says the L OR D .
“I gave you cleanness of teeth in all your cities, and lack of bread in all your places, yet you did not return to m e ”, declares the L OR D .
“I gave you empt y stom a chs in ever y c ity and l ack o f bread in ever y town, yet yo u have not returne d to m e ”, de c lare s the L O R D .
I gave you absolutely nothing to eat in all your cities, a shortage of food in all your communities, yet you did not return to M e . This is the L OR D ’ s declaration.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting lif e .
For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal lif e .
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal lif e .
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal lif e .
For God loved the world in this way: He gave His One and Only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal lif e .
(With a Lit note: “they go up more than”)
I g a ve y o u a bso l utely nothin g to eat i n a l l y o u r c it i es, a s h or ta ge o f fo od i n a l l y o ur c om m unit i es, yet y o u d i d not return t o m e . Th i s i s th e L O R D ’ s de c lar ati o n .
“ Cleanness of teet h ” is a Hebrew idiom meaning hunge r , not good dental hygiene; CS B ’s rendering gives clarity for a modern audienc e
ALM 62:9
AMOS 4:6
For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal lif e .
“In this way” is the correct translation of the Greek houtos, a word that indicates more of the manner in which God loved the world rather than the extent to which he loved it; “one and only So n ” is a more accurate translation of the Greek monogenes.
JOHN 3:16
For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God.
When he died, he died once to break the power of sin. But now that he lives, he lives for the glory of God.
For the death he died he died to sin, once for all, but the life he lives he lives to God.
The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God.
For in light of the fact that He died, He died to sin once for all; but in light of the fact that He lives, He lives to God.
For the death he died, he died to sin once for all time; but the life he lives, he lives to God.
S ho w s i m prove d cl a rit y .
For whom he did forekno w, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
For God knew his people in advanc e , and he chose them to become li k e his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.
For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
F or those G o d f orekne w he als o predestined t o be c on f ormed t o the i m age o f hi s Son, that he migh t be the fi rstbor n a m ong m a n y brothers an d sisters .
For those He foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers.
For those he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, so that he would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.
Shows improvement over unnecessarily-specific gender usag e .
ROMANS 6:10
ROMANS 8:29
Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.
Now regarding the questions you as k ed in your lette r . Y es, it is good to abstain from sexual relations.
Now concerning the matters about which you wrote: “It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman . ”
Now for the matters you wrote about: “It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman . ”
Now in response to the matters you wrote about: “It is good for a man not to have relations with a woman . ”
Now in response to the matters you wrote about: “It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman.”
“ T ouching a woma n ” was a euphemism for sexual relations. R ecent research indicates that it did not refer to sex in general, but rather it specified a particular type of sex: sex for pleasure with women other than on e ’ s wif e
“ T ouching” someone was what might be called casual sex; it was also unilateral and sometimes abusiv e .
C O MPARISON VERSES IN THE C S B | Continued
woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silenc e .
Behold, I stand at the doo r , and knock: if any man hear my voic e , and open the doo r , I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me
I do not permit a woman to teach or to e x ercise authority over a man; rathe r , she is to remain quiet.
I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man; she must be quiet.
I do not allow a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; instead, she is to be silent.
I do not allow a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; instead, she is to remain quiet.
“ As s ume authority ” a n d “ silent ” a re bot h overtr a nsl a tion s o f the original in thi s context
S tay alert! W atch out for your great enem ,y the devil. He prowls around li k e a roaring lion, looking for someone to devou r .
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Y our adversary the devil prowls around li k e a roaring lion, seeking someone to devou r .
B e a lert and o f sober m ind. Y ou r ene m y the devi l prowls aroun d li k e a roaring li o n looking f or so m eone to d evou r .
Be serious! Be alert! Y our adversary the Devil is prowling around li k e a roaring lion, looking for any-one he can devou r .
Be sober-minded, be alert.
Y our adversary the devil is prowling around li k e a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devou r .
“Be seriou s ” sounds rather flippant in today ’ s idiom; this rendering avoids that connotation.
L ook! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the doo r , I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.
Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the doo r , I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with m e .
Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the doo r , I will come in and eat with that person, and they with m e .
Listen! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the doo r , I will come in to him and have dinner with him, and he with M e .
See! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the doo r , I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with m e .
“See!” is an e x clamation that calls attention to a situation. Since the second sentence is introduced with “anyon e ”, the word “hi m ” that follows is clearly inclusiv e , and it is not necessary to use “they” or “you ”
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