NCV, The Devotional Bible

A devotional edition of the New Century Version designed to guide daily personal reflection with readings, prayers, and spiritual insight woven alongside the biblical text.

History & Background

The New Century Version was first published in 1987 by Word Publishing (now Thomas Nelson), translated at a 3rd-grade reading level from Hebrew and Greek. It was later incorporated into The Everyday Bible and various devotional editions. It remains a popular choice for children's Bibles and accessible devotional reading.

Canon Proximity Rating

Canon Proximity8.0 / 10 — High

Contains all 66 books; simplified translation designed for maximum comprehension.

Rating Scale

9–10: Formally equivalent, 66 books

7–8: Dynamic equiv., 66 books

5–6: Includes Apocrypha

1–4: Major departures / additions