Technical theological terms like 'propitiation', 'justification', and 'righteousness' are essential for accurate understanding and should not be simplified or removed by modern translators seeking readability. The article explores the group of Greek words that have been faithfully translated into the English word propitiation, and contends that modern Bible versions often sacrifice theological precision by eliminating or redefining these specialised terms, resulting in translations that fail to convey the original meanings of biblical words.