That's already done been did. Modern examples include the NIV and "The Message" translation (the latter being so egregious in its translation that even Luther, Calvin, and Zwingli would have had a conniption fit).
James K. Fitzpatrick has a really good book which destroys the Hippie Jesus trope, if you're interested:
https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Christ-.../dp/0870003615






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