Up to 500 verses from GOD'S WORD may be quoted in any form (printed, written, visual, electronic, or audio) without written permission, provided that no more than half of any one book is quoted, and the verses quoted do not amount to more than 25% of the text of the work in which they are quoted.

The designation -- GOD'S WORD -- must always appear after each quotation. In addition, if the quotation is used in a work that is not for sale, the work must bear the following notice either on the title page or reverse thereof of each copy, or in a location where it can be readily perceived by the reader:

GOD'S WORD is a copyrighted work of God's Word to the Nations. Quotations are used by permission.

If used in a work that is for sale, the following copyright notice must be used:

GOD'S WORD is a copyrighted work of God's Word to the Nations. Quotations are used by permission. Copyright 1995 by God's Word to the Nations. All rights reserved.

For quotation of over 500 verses and/or questions about these policies, please contact us and direct your inquiry to Rev. Michael Hackbardt, Executive Director.