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Access insights alongside any verse. Go ad-free & explore Scripture with 60+ study tools—for as low as $4.17/mo. Try Bible Gateway Plus free! close account Log In/Sign Up show menu New Century Version (NCV) Version Bible Book List Bible Book List Font Size Font Size Passage Resources Hebrew/Greek Your Content PreviousNextAdd parallelPrint Page Options 23 Everyone has sinned and fallen short of God’s glorious standard, 24 and all need to be made right with God by his grace, which is a free gift. They need to be made free from sin through Jesus Christ. Read full chapter NextRomans 2Romans 4Next dropdown New Century Version (NCV)The Holy Bible, New Century Version®. Copyright © 2005 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Bible Gateway RecommendsSt. Joseph New Catholic Version New Testament: Pocket EditionRetail: $14.75Our Price: $12.59Save: $2.16 (15%)Buy NowLucado Devotional Bible, NCV Experiencing The Heart of Jesus - eBookOur Price: $20.99Buy NowDad's Bible: The Father's Plan - eBookOur Price: $12.99Buy NowGrace for the Moment Daily Bible: Spend 365 Days reading the Bible with Max Lucado - eBookOur Price: $14.99Buy NowThe Contemporary Parallel New Testament with KJV, NIV, NKJV, NASB, and more!Retail: $67.00Our Price: $47.86Save: $19.14 (29%)Buy NowNCV Grace for the Moment Daily BibleRetail: $19.99Our Price: $11.99Save: $8.00 (40%)Buy NowView more titles

Edition” or “CE” after the abbreviation.)The ESV, NLT, and CEB all have Catholic editions with Apocrypha. Be aware, though, that these translations were done by predominantly Protestant scholars, and may exhibit a slight bias toward Reformed theology in their word choices (and especially in their Study editions). When in doubt, stick with the Church-approved translations.How should I choose which Bible version is right for me?The best way to choose which Bible version is right for you is by comparing some favorite passages in a few translations side by side (or in parallel). If you are new to Bible reading and don’t have a favorite passage, you can always start with Genesis 1, John 1, or Matthew 5-7 (the Sermon on the Mount). Which one speaks to you the most? Remember: there’s no wrong answer!It’s also always a good idea to consult your pastor. What does your church use liturgically? Is there a Bible Study group reading a particular version? While reading the Bible privately can be a powerful way to build a relationship with the Lord, studying his Word in community can expand your horizons with unexpected insights, challenge you with different perspectives, and hold you accountable for regular engagement with Scripture. After all, we are called to be one body in Christ (Romans 12:5).Conclusion: The Best Bible Version?That’s easy: the best Bible version is the one you’ll keep reading!If there’s one thing you should take away from this article, it’s that translating a text as big and complex and multifaceted and meaningful as the Bible is incredibly difficult. For better or worse, there’s no perfect “right way” to do it.Ultimately, whether you’re drawn to the poetic cadence of the King James (or New King James) Version, the straightforward clarity of the New International Version, or the historical depth of the New Revised Standard Version (or better yet, all three of them!), what matters most is that you’re engaging with Scripture in a meaningful way.So take your time, explore different translations, and find the one that brings you closer to understanding God’s message for you.All of these translations any many more are available to browse at Bible Gateway. And if you want to take your reading deeper, Bible Gateway Plus offers Study Bibles, commentaries, encyclopedias, and tons more resources to help you get more from God’s Word — all for less than $5/mo. Start your free 14-day trial today!Or browse hardcopy Bibles at Faith Gateway and get access to exclusive deals and sales on all kinds of beautiful editions in various Bible versions.This post was updated in February 2025 with several additional Bible versions and more information about each of them. The language was also corrected and clarified throughout. Jacob EdsonJacob Edson is Editorial Director of Bible Gateway. He holds a Master of Theological Studies in Early Christian Thought from Harvard Divinity School, and a Bachelor of Arts in Religious History from Memorial University of Newfoundland, though with most of his coursework from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. His

Understand every verse you read. Bible Gateway Plus aligns study notes & commentaries with Scripture. Try it free today! close account Log In/Sign Up show menu Contemporary English Version (CEV) Version Bible Book List Bible Book List Font Size Font Size Passage Resources Hebrew/Greek Your Content PreviousNextAdd parallelPrint Page Options The Great Faith of God's People11 Faith makes us sure of what we hope for and gives us proof of what we cannot see. Read full chapterHebrews 11:1 in all English translations NextHebrews 10Hebrews 12Next dropdown Contemporary English Version (CEV) Copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society For more information about CEV, visit www.bibles.com and www.cev.bible. Bible Gateway RecommendsCEV Economical Bible, Paper, BlueOur Price: $5.09Buy NowCEV Extreme Faith Youth Bible, PaperOur Price: $4.99Buy NowOutreach New Testament-Cev, Paper, BlueOur Price: $1.79Buy NowThe Poverty and Justice Bible, CEVRetail: $19.99Our Price: $17.98Save: $2.01 (10%)Buy NowThe Holy Bible: CEV Your Young Christian's First Bible, HardcoverRetail: $19.99Our Price: $18.99Save: $1.00 (5%)Buy NowThe Holy Bible: CEV Giant Print Easy Reading Bible, Flex coverOur Price: $19.99Buy NowView more titles

The Passion Translation (Photo: BroadStreet Publishing Group)The Passion Translation (TPT) has been removed from Bible Gateway after coming under criticism. The translation is the work of Brian Simmons, leader of Passion and Fire Ministries, and is published by BroadStreet Publishing Group. They told US magazine Christianity Today that Bible Gateway had "made the disappointing decision to discontinue their license for The Passion Translation". Bible Gateway is a popular online Scripture platform offering 90 versions of the Bible in the English language.BroadStreet said the removal of the TPT translation came into effect last month. "While no explanation was given, BroadStreet Publishing accepts that Bible Gateway has the right to make decisions as they see fit with the platforms they manage," they told Christianity Today magazine in a statement.TPT was released in 2017 and is billed by BroadStreet as "a modern, easy-to-read Bible translation that unlocks the passion of God's heart and expresses his fiery love—merging emotion and life-changing truth."It is popular with charismatics and counts Bill Johnson, senior pastor of Bethel Church in Redding, California, among its fans. In an endorsement on the TPT website, he describes reading the translation as "one of the great new experiences of my life in recent years". Critics, however, have said the TPT should be classed as paraphrasing rather than a translation. Andrew Wilson, a Reformed charismatic who pastors at King's Church London, told the magazine, "There are just too many additions to the text that have no basis in the original—which is fine (sort

Draw closer to Scripture this Easter. Get study notes & commentaries aligned with what you're reading—for as low as $4.17/mo. Try Bible Gateway Plus free! close account Log In/Sign Up show menu English Standard Version (ESV) Version Bible Book List Bible Book List Font Size Font Size Passage Resources Hebrew/Greek Your Content PreviousNextAdd parallelPrint Page OptionsListen to Proverbs 11:2222 Like A)">(A)a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman without discretion.Read full chapterCross referencesProverbs 11:22 : [Gen. 24:47; Isa. 3:21; Ezek. 16:12] Proverbs 11:22 in all English translations NextProverbs 10Proverbs 12Next dropdown English Standard Version (ESV)The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Bible Gateway RecommendsESV Holy Bible for Kids, Softcover Economy EditionRetail: $9.99Our Price: $4.89Save: $5.10 (51%)Buy NowESV Study Bible, Large Print, Genuine Leather, BlackRetail: $129.99Our Price: $72.39Save: $57.60 (44%)Buy NowESV Complete Bible on MP3-CDRetail: $49.99Our Price: $8.98Save: $41.01 (82%)Buy NowESV Spiral-Bound Journaling New Testament, hardcoverRetail: $34.99Our Price: $21.14Save: $13.85 (40%)Buy NowESV Economy Bible, Softcover, Case of 40Retail: $199.60Our Price: $125.02Save: $74.58 (37%)Buy NowESV Holy Bible, Dyslexia-Friendly Edition--soft leather-look, brownRetail: $39.99Our Price: $26.89Save: $13.10 (33%)Buy NowView more titles