The Holy Bible
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. ”
“Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’ ”
“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.’”
Recommended
Translations
There are so many translations of the Bible and it can be hard to know where to start—especially, if you are a new believer. Here are some recommendations to get you started, as well as, translations to help you grow in your understanding of the Gospel.
NLT
New Living Translation or NLT
Best for new believers
Written like modern English in vocabulary and sentence structure
Thought for thought emphasis
Read when… you want to easily grasp the overarching themes and stories of the Bible
Readability: Simple
NIV
New International Version or NIV
Great for young believers
Written with some difficult vocabulary and sentence structure
Thought for thought emphasis
Read when… you want to grasp the themes and stories with more precise language
Readability: Moderate
NKJV
New King James Version or NKJV
Great for in-depth Bible Study
Written with intricate vocabulary and sentence structure
Word for word emphasis
Read when… you want to have a more detailed understanding of Scripture
Readability: Advanced
NASB 1995
New American Standard Bible 1995 or NASB 1995
Best for in-depth Bible Study
Written with complex vocabulary and sentence structure
Word for word emphasis
Read when… you want to have an exhaustive understanding of Biblical concepts and themes
Readability: Expert
