NLT, New Believer's Bible

An edition of the New Living Translation offering the complete biblical text in a carefully formatted and accessible presentation for personal reading, study, and devotion.

History & Background

The New Living Translation was first published in 1996 by Tyndale House Publishers, building on the earlier Living Bible paraphrase. A team of 90 scholars rendered the original languages into natural, contemporary English using thought-for-thought equivalence. Revised in 2004 and 2015, it emphasizes clarity and immediate understanding.

Canon Proximity Rating

Canon Proximity8.0 / 10 — High

Contains all 66 books; a thought-for-thought translation prioritizing clarity and readability.

Rating Scale

9–10: Formally equivalent, 66 books

7–8: Dynamic equiv., 66 books

5–6: Includes Apocrypha

1–4: Major departures / additions