This is the Modern Literal Version 2015 Update specifically made "for reading." The chapter & verse number were removed, along with footnoting and other non-inspired sections from the main text. This "for reading" edition is closer arranged to the way God wrote it and Books are arranged in a more as they happened in the 1st Century arrangement. This allows the reader to learn more by letting the books build on each other. The "Modern Literal Version" uses the Majority Text ("The New Testament in the Original Greek Byzantine Textform 2005 Compiled and Arranged by Maurice A. Robinson and William Pierpont").Two distinct and opposite techniques are used in translating the New Testament from the Greek. The "Modern Literal Version" is the first type, a 'literal' translation sometimes called 'word-for-word' translation. The second and most common in the past 30 years is to paraphrase the Greek into English. These are: dynamic equivalence, free style, thought-for-thought , better than a word-for-word and so on. We understand the value of paraphrases for those looking for a Bible that reads as easily as a newspaper, however we feel strongly about having a Bible without opinions of what was meant but instead faithfully reproduces the original Greek Bible into Modern English. One way to look at this is: if there was a court case with a particular document that was being used as evidence and this document was in a foreign language would a "thought-for-thought" translation be acceptable? The 'document' we are talking about here is the 'Last Will and Testament' of our Lord Jesus & Savior. The goal of everyone who worked on the "Modern Literal Version" was to keep any form of commentary or paraphrase out of this translation as is humanly possible. The MLV is not sold for profit because there is no denomination or publishing company or foundation behind it. All Christian groups have had the opportunity to submit fixes or help. The only uninspired traditions kept in the MLV are: punctuation and capitalization; chapter and verse numbers; and book order.The Open Translation Bible:The Modern Literal Version Bible is considered 'finished,' although it has been open for revision by anyone since 1998. Our utmost desire is to have a translation that has no errors and we believe that the best way to produce an error-free translation is to keep it open to the public in the same manner as 'open-source software' is to programmers. We have found no better way than our 'open translation' idea in its 15 years to achieve this goal. Absolutely anyone in the world is able to contribute, for sure, the few million who have visited the Christian Library have had that opportunity.To God is the Glory forever and ever, Amen.

For Reading

Modern Literal Version

Joshua

King Bible

"When the trumpets sounded, the people shouted, and at the sound of the trumpet, when the people gave a loud shout, the wall collapsed; so every man charged straight in, and they took the city." The Book of Joshua (Hebrew: 'Sefer Y'hoshua') is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. Its 24 chapters tell of the entry of the Israelites into Canaan, their conquest and division of the land under the leadership of Joshua, and of serving God in the land. 'Joshua' forms part of the biblical account of the emergence of Israel which begins with the exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, continues with the book of Joshua, and culminates in the Judges with the conquest and settlement of the land. The book is in two roughly equal parts. The first part depicts the campaigns of the Israelites in central, southern and northern Canaan, as well as the destruction of their enemies. The second part details the division of the conquered land among the twelve tribes. The two parts are framed by set-piece speeches by God and Joshua commanding the conquest and at the end warning of the need for faithful observance of the Law (torah) revealed to Moses. It's a story of miracles, bloody battles, and dividing the land among the 12 tribes. Characterized as an historical account, the book of Joshua tells how a leader's obedience to God resulted in divine help in the face of overwhelming odds. The King James Version Douay-Rheims Version The American Standard Version Bible in Basic English Version Webster Bible Version Chapter and Verse Commentary by Matthew Henry.

Book of Joshua

God in all things

G. Allen Walker

This is the BOLD Letter Edition of "The Modern Literal Version,” (2015 beta 10.16.14 update, black & white, with words of the Trinity in BOLD print with wide outer margin for notes and standard size 12 point font).The "MLV" is a 'word for word' literal translation in readable modern-English of the Original Greek New Testament according to the compiled 2005 Majority Text. It does not use paraphrasing, dynamic equivalence, free style, or any other fancy wording to describe paraphrasing or any other translation principles which make the opinions of the translator your 'Word of God.' The goal of everyone who worked on this project over the pass 26 years was to keep any form of commentary out of this translation as is humanly possible. There is no denomination and no publishing company behind the "Modern Literal Version." The "MLV" is not sold for profit. The translation, unlike all others, has been open for all to see for over 15 years on the Internet, with anyone having the ability to submit 'a fix' and this is the current result. The project continues to stay open for any future recommendations or fixes, the email address is enclosed. The "Modern Literal Version" may not be ERROR free but everyone is trying to make it that way.One of the best ways to describe the "Modern Literal Version" New Testament translation is that it is the first to adopt many significant translation principles:1. It was the first translation to use the power of modern computers. All the way back in 1987.2. The first translation that has no contradictions. This is why the MLV was started in the first place because of the Mt 5:17 vs. Eph 2:15 one found in most modern translations.3. The MLV was the first to attempt to keep Greek uniformity. (Same Greek word translation into the same English word(s) whenever possible.)4. The MLV was the first and only to attempt to keep English uniformity. In other words keeping one specific English word to represent only one specific Greek word or one of its meanings. (The worst example probably is the word WILL which has 69 different Greek words in the KJV.)5. The MLV was the first bible translation to be open on the internet for anyone to submit corrections, updates or help, since 1998 and the only published translation to stay open with yearly and web updates.6. The MLV is the first to be done by a group of people not divided among committees. Which by nature one committee will not translate the exact same way as another would. If there is a correction or a specific idiom or such it is dealt with uniformly.7. The MLV is the first and only translation to ever deal with the word "for", by translating all the "for" conjunctions as "because." You can read more about this in the Appendix. Other uncommon translation principles that set us apart:A. You* (plural) vs. You (singular). A lot of teachings are lost due to having no way to distinguish when a crowd of people or an individual were being addressed. B. No Denominationalism (no particular doctrine given emphasis or watered down).C. Twelve to thirteen year old reading level. D. All wording is modern-English where possible, all words can be looked up on dictionary.com or in a dictionary book.E. You have the ability to read the New Testament in chronological order; start in Mark and continue. F. The MLV translates the transliterated words which still plague translations by being repeated over and over because of tradition, for example "Satan" is now "Adversary" and "angel" is now "messenger" (a serious issue because people didn't know 'messenger' and 'angel' are the same word), etc.To God is the glory, power, and dominion forever and ever. Amen

Holy Bible

If you want a literal error-free translation this is the one you should be using every day. This is the BOLD Letter Edition of "The Modern Literal Version," (2015 Update, 11-14-14, black & white, with words of the God, Jesus & The Holy Spirit in BOLD print with 1.9" wide outer margin for notes and standard size 12 point font).Quick Overview:The "Modern Literal Version" uses the Majority Text ("The New Testament in the Original Greek Byzantine Textform 2005 Compiled and Arranged by Maurice A. Robinson and William Pierpont").Two distinct and opposite techniques are used in translating the New Testament from the Greek. The "Modern Literal Version" is the first type, a 'literal' translation sometimes called 'word-for-word' translation. The second and most common in the past 30 years is to paraphrase the Greek into English. These are: dynamic equivalence, free style, thought-for-thought , better than a word-for-word and so on. We understand the value of paraphrases for those looking for a Bible that reads as easily as a newspaper, however we feel strongly about having a Bible without opinions of what was meant but instead faithfully reproduces the original Greek Bible into Modern English. One way to look at this is: if there was a court case with a particular document that was being used as evidence and this document was in a foreign language would a "thought-for-thought" translation be acceptable? The 'document' we are talking about here is the 'Last Will and Testament' of our Lord Jesus & Savior. The goal of everyone who worked on the "Modern Literal Version" was to keep any form of commentary or paraphrase out of this translation as is humanly possible. The MLV is not sold for profit because there is no denomination or publishing company or foundation behind it. All Christian groups have had the opportunity to submit fixes or help. The only uninspired traditions kept in the MLV are: punctuation and capitalization; chapter and verse numbers; and book order.The Open Translation Bible:The Modern Literal Version Bible is considered 'finished,' although it has been open for revision by anyone since 1998. Our utmost desire is to have a translation that has no errors and we believe that the best way to produce an error-free translation is to keep it open to the public in the same manner as 'open-source software' is to programmers. We have found no better way than our 'open translation' idea in its 15 years to achieve this goal. Absolutely anyone in the world is able to contribute, for sure, the few million who have visited the Christian Library have had that opportunity.To God is the glory, power, and dominion forever and ever. Amen

The Open Bible Translation - 2013 Update

Holy Bible - Modern Literal Version

God and Jasmine

Jasmine Williams

When going to the other side, we may feel down and depressed because of the stuff we are walking through. But though the enemy is attacking using the stuff we are walking through, God is saying I have you and you will make it to the other side

Getting to the Other Side

The Books of Psalms & Proverbs includes every Psalm and Proverb. Making this book unique, Psalms and Proverbs are combined into one book with no commentary or schedule for reading. It's pure scripture. - Perfect combination for contemplation, any time, anywhere. - Great for travel, or keep it at your bedside table. - Makes a wonderful and meaningful gift. The Books of Psalms & Proverbs has prayerful praise for Him, while Proverbs gives insights into the issues of life for you.

Psalms and Proverbs

Various authors

The Holy Bible is a collection of books and letters written by many people who were inspired by the Holy Spirit of God. The Revised Version, Standard American Edition of the Bible, more commonly known as the American Standard Version (ASV), is a version of the Bible that was first released in 1900. The Holy Bible consists of two main sections: the Old Testament (including Psalms and Proverbs) and the New Testament (Matthew through Revelation). The Old Testament records God’s interaction with mankind before He sent His son to redeem us, while recording prophesy predicting that coming.

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The Holy Bible / American Standard Version (1901)

Translation of the Sikh Religion Holy Scriptures The Guru Granth Sahib , or Adi Granth, is the religious Scriptures of Sikhism. It is a voluminous text of 1430 pages, compiled and composed during the period of Sikh Gurus, from 1469 AD to 1708 AD. Guru Gobind Singh (1666–1708), the Tenth and final living Guru, affirmed the sacred text Adi Granth as his successor, elevating it to Guru Granth Sahib. The text remains the holy scripture of the Sikhs, regarded as the teachings of the Ten Gurus. The Adi Granth was first compiled by the Fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan Dev (1563–1606), from Hymns of the first five Sikh Gurus and other Saints of that era, including those of the Hindu and Muslim faith.

Translation of the Sikh Religion Holy Scriptures

Sri Guru Granth Sahib

There are three primary purposes of a religious prayer. 1. To refresh your remembrance and awareness of God. 2. To bring your wandering mind into the present moment. 3. To understand the meaning of the prayer and imbibe its teachings into your life in order to further your spiritual progress. By God's grace, presented to you here is the translation of the REHRAS SAHIB into English. At the end of the translation, offered to you is the Transliteration of REHRAS SAHIB, for those who may wish to recite as a prayer in the original Gurumukhi language. The REHRAS SAHIB is the evening prayer in Sikhism. It is recited at the end of a working day, around sunset. This evening prayer is recited by many Sikhs after a hard days work. Praying after a hard day refreshes both body and mind. Five different Gurus contributed to the evening prayer - Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Guru Amar Das Ji, Guru Ram Das Ji, Guru Arjan Dev Ji and Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Each one enlightens another aspect of God. The Benti Chaupai is Guru Gobind Singh Ji's personal prayer for protection and is said to liberate the soul. The recitation of REHRAS SAHIB adds energy to one’s body and mind. It allows one to conclude the day and thank the Almighty. The verse speaks of the greatness of Waheguru (God) and the ways in which ones actions will assist in attaining spiritual elevation. This prayer assists the person when he or she is weak physically, or financially, or with any other material and earthly matters. When you feel hopeless, or gloomy, it will elevate you mentally and give you a fresh and positive view of things. The REHRAS SAHIB as recorded in the Guru Granth Sahib Ji contains hymns of only Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Guru Amar Das Ji, Guru Ram Das Ji and Guru Arjan Dev Ji. The compositions of Guru Gobind Singh Ji were added in REHRAS SAHIB in the late 19th century. This was later approved by the supreme Sikh religious body.

Sikhism : Nitnem

Rehras Sahib - English Translation and Transliteration

The Queen James Bible

David Javerbaum

Jesus

The Holy Ghost

Just in time for the Apocalypse comes a new Biblical scripture from God and thirteen-time Emmy Award–winning comedy writer David Javerbaum. 3,000 years ago, King David wrote The Book of Psalms—hymns in praise of God that became famous worldwide. Now, with humanity on the verge of a self-generated catastrophe, God (with the help of another David) has decided to return, and reverse, the favor. God has collected a cornucopia of insults of the human race in the form of prose, poetry, and parody. From topics as diverse as COVID-19, Trump, racism, abortion, meth, math, and on a lighter note, the platypus, God provides a 21st-century spin on life’s many problems. And he’s not alone: his son Jesus Christ has contributed thirty sermons of his own, updating some of his Biblical teachings for the modern audience. Even the Holy Ghost stops by to make sure you don’t forget him. Anybody who’s a fan @TheTweetofGod and/or NOT a fan of the human race is sure to love The Book of Pslams.

97 Divine Diatribes on Humanity's Total Failure

The Book of Pslams

Is God 'Omnipotent'?.

Ronald L. Conte Jr.

Catholic Public Domain Version

The Sacred Bible

Tarun Cherian

Celia Cherian 

Buffy Cherian

A little walk with a dog through a middle class neighborhood of Bangalore, becomes a journey through wonderland! When you borrow the Aura Eyes of Tarun & Celia Cherian, the insightful nose of Buffy, and the senses of God, a humble street corner is filled with mystery. The roads shake off tar and choose to dress in Gold. Walkers look like ancient prophets. Children blaze with innocence. Ghosts appear. Shaktis stir. Solar Angels are revealed. The book is just around 50 pages plus. But by the end of it you would have glimpsed a lifetime of psychic glory.

Go an a Magical Aura Journey with God & Buffy, Celia & Tarun Cherian

The Aura Walk

The WEB revision of the Holy Bible is an update of the American Standard Version of 1901, which is in the public domain. This edition presents the New Testament plus Psalms and Proverbs in modern English. It also has extensive footnoting to aid in Bible study.

The World English Bible

This amazing story comes straight from Heaven. Written by none other than the Great Almighty God himself! I hope everyone will enjoy this true amazing story! This would make a Blockbuster Movie! The amazing story of David and God!

One Man And God

G. K. Chesterton

"How great is God – beyond our understanding!" ~ Job 36:26 The Book of Job is one of the most celebrated pieces of biblical literature, probing profound questions about faith. It is a beautifully written work, combining two literary forms, framing forty chapters of verse between two and a half chapters of prose at the beginning and the end. Included in this anthology are five different versions, the famous introduction by G. K. Chesterton and a selection of original engravings by William Blake and other artistic representations of Job throughout the ages. The King James Version Douay-Rheims Version The American Standard Version Bible in Basic English Version Webster Bible Version The G. K. Chesterton introduction

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