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Zondervan Releases Third Edition of The New Testament for Everyone

Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is pleased to announce the release of The New Testament for Everyone, Third Edition, an updated translation of the New Testament by renowned biblical scholar and author N.T. Wright. It is also available for the first time as an audio book, featuring Wright as narrator.

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The Thompson® Chain-Reference® Bible: Multiple Translations for Multiple Audiences

The Thompson® Chain-Reference® Bible has been trusted and used for more than five generations. It is a study and reference work that is unparalleled in its ability to enrich personal devotions, topical study, and sermon preparation. Why has it been so popular since its release in 1908? Because this unique reference Bible enables you to […]

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Zondervan Releases the Revised and Updated NKJV Thompson Chain-Reference Bible

Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is pleased to announce the release of Zondervan’s Thompson® Chain-Reference® Bible, Revised and Updated in the New King James Version (NKJV). This is the third updated and revised edition of a Thompson Chain-Reference Bible since Zondervan acquired the Bible line from Kirkbride Bible Company in 2020.

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Looking for a Concise, Fundamental Grasp of Scripture?

Because the Bible is such an influential book worldwide, many people wish they had at least a foundational grasp of what it contains. Bible Gateway’s Know the Bible free email series begins to answer some of the practical and broad questions you might have about the Bible—whether you grew up in the church or have […]

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Celebrate Sunday of the Word of God

The Sunday of the Word of God in the Roman Catholic Church takes place on the third Sunday in Ordinary Time, during January. In 2022 it will fall on January 23. According to Pope Francis’ Apostolic Letter, it “is to be devoted to the celebration, study, and dissemination of the Word of God.” The United […]

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Bible Reading: 3-Track Plan for Engaging Scripture at Your Own Pace

The followng article is excerpted from the NIV Student Bible. Copyright © 2011 by Zondervan (@NIVBible). Used by permission of Zondervan. www.zondervan.com. All rights reserved. By Philip Yancey and Tim Stafford Of all the reasons people mention for not reading the Bible, simple discouragement ranks highest. The Bible’s length alone is imposing. More like a […]

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The State of the Bible 2018: Technology and Behavior

The use of technology to read the Bible is steadily growing, according to the annual State of the Bible 2018 research—commissioned by American Bible Society (@americanbible) and conducted by Barna Group (@barnagroup). [Download and immediately use the free award-winning Bible Gateway App and the free Bible Gateway Bible Audio App] While reading print versions of […]

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Infographic: Bible Reading Habits

When, where, and how often do you read the Bible? Toward what portions of Scripture do you tend to gravitate? What books of the Bible have you never read? And what Bible study resources do you use to help you process and study God’s Word? [Sign up to receive the English Standard Version (ESV) free […]

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The Amplified® Bible Translation Available for First Time in Paragraph-Style Reading Edition

In-Text Word Enhancements Help Readers Grasp the Full Meaning of a Passage The Amplified® translation was created to deliver enhanced understanding of the rich nuances and shades of meaning of the original Bible languages. For this kind of study, no working knowledge of Greek or Hebrew is required—just a desire to know more about what […]

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The State of the Bible 2018: Most Americans Want to Read the Bible

More Americans are expressing interest in increasing their interaction with the Bible, according to the annual State of the Bible 2018 research—commissioned by American Bible Society (@americanbible) and conducted by Barna Group (@barnagroup). [Read the Bible Gateway Blog post, The State of the Bible 2018: Five Types of Bible Readers] The report reveals a majority […]

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