The Voice, Compass Bible

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

History & Background

The Voice Bible was published by Thomas Nelson in 2012, developed by Ecclesia Bible Society with scholars and creative writers. Its distinctive script-style format distinguishes Jesus's words, added explanatory phrases (in italics), and dialogue to make the narrative accessible. It aims to recapture the living, oral quality of Scripture.

Canon Proximity Rating

Canon Proximity7.0 / 10 — High

Contains all 66 books; dynamic equivalence with added explanatory phrases clearly marked in italics.

Rating Scale

9–10: Formally equivalent, 66 books

7–8: Dynamic equiv., 66 books

5–6: Includes Apocrypha

1–4: Major departures / additions