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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
* 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
Other Translations
Modern
Bible in Basic English (BBE) | Read
Complete Jewish Bible (CJB) | Read
God's Word (GWD) | Read
Hebrew Names Version (HNV) | Read
New Century Version (NCV) | Read
New International Reader's Version (NIRV) | Read
Third Millennium Bible (TMB) | Read
Today's New International Version (TNIV) | Read
World English Bible (WEB) | Read
Young's Literal Translation (YLT) | Read
Older Translations
The Darby Translation (DBY) | Read
The Latin Vulgate (VUL) | Read
The Webster Bible (WBT) | Read

New Testament Only
Weymouth New Testament (WNT) | Read

Spanish
La Biblia de las Américas (BLA) | Read
La Biblia Reina-Valera (RVR) | Read
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