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Have you ever wondered why there are so many different translations of the Bible? With so many versions, finding a Bible can be overwhelming. How can you decide which Bible version is best for you, your friend, your church, or your family?The newly updated Bible Translations Comparison pamphlet shows you what you need to know about the 20 most popular English Bible translations today. Includes NIV, KJV, NLT, ESV, NKJV, CSB, AMP, NASB, and more!This concise reference makes it easy to understand how each translation is unique and how each Bible version is used: serious Bible study, devotional reading, worship, or used by children, teens, and English learners.Compare these facts side by side for each translation:Translation method, from more literal to easy-to-read approachesReading grade levelYear of publication and later revisionsNumber of translatorsSponsors: organization and people involvedTextual basis: Greek and Hebrew manuscripts used
Purpose: the reason for and goal of the translationNotable factsSample verses of Matthew 4:19 and John 3:16“17 in the most recent editions Includes these Bible translations:New International Version (NIV)King James Version (KJV)New King James Version (NKJV)New Living Translation (NLT)English Standard Version (ESV)The Message (MSG)Revised Standard Version (RSV)New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)New American Standard Bible (NASB)American Standard Version (ASV)Amplified Bible (AMP)Revised New Jerusalem Bible (RNJB) (formerly JB)New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE) (formerly NAB)Common English Bible (CEB)Gods Word Translation (GW)Christian Standard Bible (CSB) (formerly HCSB)New Century Version (NCV)New International Readers Version (NIrV)Good News Translation (GNT)Contemporary English Version (CEV)Also includes a glossary of important words and key information about the three most popular Greek New Testament texts.Have confidence when choosing a Bible translation!