Find the Right Bible Translation for Your Faith Journey

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Which Bible translation is right for you?

Compare the most popular Bible versions and find the one that fits your reading style or purpose.

King James Version
New International Version
New American Bible
New English Translation
English Standard Version
New American Standard Bible
New Revised Standard Bible
New Living Translation
New King James Version
Christian Standard Bible
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Douay-Rheims

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Beginner's Bible

Beginner's Bible

For new readers and kids

Study Bible

Study Bible

In-depth notes and references

Easy-to-Read Bible

Easy-to-Read Bible

Clear, accessible versions

Gifting Bible

Gifting Bible

Elegant covers

Large Print Bible

Large Print Bible

Designed for Comfort, Built for Daily Use

Devotional Bible

Devotional Bible

Daily Guidance, Deeper Faith

Teen & Youth Bible

Teen & Youth Bible

Made for Today’s Teen

Children’s Bible

Children’s Bible

Faith That Grows with Every Page

Men’s Bible

Men’s Bible

Biblical Truth for Today’s Man

Women’s Bible

Women’s Bible

For the Woman Who Seeks God Daily

Journaling Bible

Journaling Bible

Let God’s Word Inspire Your Words

Travel Bible

Travel Bible

A Perfect Companion for Life on the Go

Best Sellers by Translation

Popular picks by translation — perfect for gifting or personal study.

kjv

King James Version

Traditional and poetic. Best for church or gift-giving.

  • Church & Study

  • Gifting

esv

English Standard Version

Accurate and reliable, Good for study and deep reading.

  • Church & Study

  • Gifting

niv

New English Translation

Clear and fresh, with notes to help understand the text.

  • Study & Devotion

nab

New American Bible

Traditional and poetic. Best for church or gift-giving.

  • Church & Study

  • Gifting

nasb

New American Standard Bible

Modern and readable. A balance of accesivility and accuracy.

  • Church & Study

  • Everyday Reading

nabrsv

Revised Standard Version

Officially approved. Accuracy with reverence.

  • Catholic & Study

nkjv

New King James Version

Trustworthy and elegant. A blend of old and new styles.

  • Study & Devotion

niv

New International Version

Modern and readable. A balance of accesivility and accuracy.

  • Everyday Reading

  • Church & Study

csb

Christian Standard Bible

Clear and readable. Faithful to the original without being hard to understand.

  • Youth Ministries

  • Church & Study

dr

Douay-Rheims

Classic and Traditional. Beloved by Catholic readers.

  • Church & Study

  • Gifting

nrsv

New Revised Standard Version

Mainline churches use for its accuracy and reliability.

  • Catholic & Study

nlv

New Living Translation

Easy to read, ideal for devotional use and new believer.

  • Everyday Reading

  • Beginner Friendly

What Makes a Translation Different?

Word for Word
(Literal)

Strives to translate catch word as closely to possible,

IR, ou tio si, things through Him who gives strengthms.

Thought for Thought
(Dynamic Equivalence)

Focuses on conveying, the meaning of each thought.

"I have the Strength to face all conditions because of the wer Christ gives me."

Paraphrase
(Meaningful)

Rephrases ideas in amore modern, accessible wau

"I am ready for anything because Jesus gives me Strength.

Which Bible is Right for You?

Compare translations side by side and discover the version that fits your faith journey.

Full Name

Reading Level

Translation Philosophy

Theological Tradition

First Published

Notable Traits Audience

kjv

King James Version

12th Grade+

Formal
(Word-for-word)

Protestant
(Traditional)

1611

Classic, poetic language; traditional Protestant favorite

niv

New International Version

7th-8th Grade

Dynamic
(Thought-for-thought)

Evangelical

1978 (updated 2011)

Very popular; readable and accessible

nab

New American Bible

8th–9th Grade

Balanced
(Formal + Dynamic)

Roman Catholic

1970 (revised as NABRE 2011)

Official U.S. Catholic version; used in Mass

net

New English Translation

8th–9th Grade

Formal with extensive footnotes

Evangelical

2005

Free online use; transparent translation process

esv

English Standard Version

10th Grade

Formal
(Essentially literal)

Evangelical
(Reformed leaning)

2001

Modern update of RSV; popular for study

nasb

New American Standard Bible

11th Grade

Formal
(Word-for-word)

Evangelical

1971 (updated 2020)

Considered most literal; preferred by scholars

nrsv

New Revised Standard Version

11th Grade

Formal
(Gender-inclusive)

Ecumenical

1989

Used in academia; approved for Catholic and Protestant use

nkjv

New King James Version

9th Grade

Formal (Modern update of KJV)

Protestant

1982

Retains KJV style with modern vocabulary

csb

Christian Standard Bible

7th Grade

Optimal Equivalence (Formal + Dynamic)

Evangelical

2017

Highly readable; blend of accuracy and clarity

rsvce

Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition

11th Grade

Formal (Literal)

Roman Catholic

1966 (RSV-2CE: 2006)

Catholic-friendly edition of RSV; used in Catholic study

dr

Douay-Rheims

12th Grade+

Formal (Word-for-word, Latin-based)

Roman Catholic

1582–1609

Traditional Catholic translation from the Latin Vulgate; highly reverent and archaic

niv

New Living Translation

6th Grade

Dynamic (Thought-for-thought)

Evangelical

1996 (rev. 2015)

Highly readable, accessible for new believers or casual readers

Side-by-Side Bible Verse Comparison

Compare Key Verses Across Popular Bible Versions for Deeper Insight

Translation

Philippians 4:13

John 3:16

Psalm 23:1

KJV

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son...

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

NIV

I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son...

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.

NLT

For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.

For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son...

The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.

NABRE

I have the strength for everything through him who empowers me.

For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son...

The LORD is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack.

NET

I am able to do all things through the one who strengthens me.

For this is the way God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son...

The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.

ESV

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son...

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

NASB

I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.

For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son...

The Lord is my shepherd, I will not be in need.

NRSV

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son...

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want.

NKJV

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son...

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

CSB

I am able to do all things through him who strengthens me.

For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son...

The Lord is my shepherd; I have what I need.

RSVCE

I can do all things in him who strengthens me.

For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son...

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.

DRA

I can do all things in him who strengthens me.

For God so loved the world, as to give his only begotten Son...

The Lord rule me: and I shall want nothing.