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American Standard Version (ASV) | Read
The American Standard Version, also known as the Standard American Edition, Revised Version, is a revised version of the KJV. It was completed in 1885 and newly edited by the American Revision Committee in 1901. View this translation by logging in or registering now.
word-for-word
Douay-Rheims (RHE) | Read
The Douay-Rheims is the translation upon which nearly all English Catholic Bible versions are based. It includes the seven Deutero-Canonical books (also known as the Apocrypha). View this translation by logging in or registering now.
word-for-word from the Latin Vulgate
English Standard Version (ESV) | Read
The ESV Bible is a relatively new Bible translation that combines word-for-word precision and accuracy with literary excellence, beauty, and readability. View this translation by logging in or registering now.
word-for-word
Good News Translation (GNT) | Read
The Good News Translation was first published in 1976 by the American Bible Society in a "common language." The simple, everyday language makes it especially popular for children and those learning English. View this translation by logging in or registering now.
thought-for-thought
Holman Christian Standard (CSB) | Read
The HCS is a highly readable, accurate translation written in modern English. It is published by Holman Bible Publishers, the oldest Bible publisher in America. View this translation by logging in or registering now.
word-for-word
* King James Version (KJV) | Read
The KJV is the first version of Scripture authorized by the Protestant church and commissioned by England's King James I.
word-for-word
* New American Standard (NAS) | Read
The NAS is written in a formal style, but is more readable than the King James Version. It is highly respected as the most literal English translation of the Bible.
word-for-word
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* New International Version (NIV) | Read
The NIV offers a balance between a word-for-word and thought-for-thought translation and is considered by many as a highly accurate and smooth-reading version of the Bible in modern English.
combination of word-for-word and thought-for-thought
New King James Version (NKJ) | Read
The NKJ is a modern language update of the original King James Version. It retains much of the traditional interpretation and sentence structure of the KJV. View this translation by logging in or registering now.
word-for-word
New Living Translation (NLT) | Read
Using modern English, the translators of the NLT focused on producing clarity in the meaning of the text rather than creating a literal, word-for-word equivalence. Their goal was to create a clear, readable translation while remaining faithful to original texts. View this translation by logging in or registering now.
thought-for-thought
New Revised Standard (NRS) | Read
The New Revised Standard is a popular translation that follows in the traditions of the King James and Revised Standard Versions. It was written with the goal of preserving the best of the older versions while incorporating modern English. View this translation by logging in or registering now.
word-for-word and thought-for-thought
Revised Standard Version (RSV) | Read
The Revised Standard Version is a revision of the King James Version, the Revised Version, and American Standard Version. This text is intended for both private reading and public worship. View this translation by logging in or registering now.
word-for-word using modern American language
The Message (MSG) | Read
The Message is a paraphrase from the original languages written by Eugene, H. Peterson. The Message provides a fresh and unique Bible-reading experience. View this translation by logging in or registering now.
thought-for-thought; paraphrase
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