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Bible

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JustMeAC · 15/09/2025 10:35

Hi, I'm looking for recommendations for any easy to read & understand Bible.
I am new to Christianity and find myself struggling to understand the Bible I currently have.

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Geneticsbunny · 15/09/2025 13:15

Life application bibles are quite good. They are written in modern English and sort of combine some of the verses together to make it easier to understand. I would start with the new testament because it's a bit easier to associate with.

Thegreatestoftheseislove · 15/09/2025 18:34

Geneticsbunny · 15/09/2025 13:15

Life application bibles are quite good. They are written in modern English and sort of combine some of the verses together to make it easier to understand. I would start with the new testament because it's a bit easier to associate with.

@JustMeAC I agree with this recommendation. It's also worth joining a Bible study group if one is available through your church.

ChristmasStars · 15/09/2025 18:39

I really like the You version Bible app because you can look up a passage and read it in different versions. My current favourite is the ESV.

Thegreatestoftheseislove · 16/09/2025 08:34

ChristmasStars · 15/09/2025 18:39

I really like the You version Bible app because you can look up a passage and read it in different versions. My current favourite is the ESV.

Yes, I use that too. I agree that reading various versions can help with understanding.

I have been disappointed recently to get the message that Biblegateway is not currently available in the UK.

ChristmasStars · 16/09/2025 08:52

Goodness yes I saw that too @Thegreatestoftheseislove - I wonder what caused it.

Thegreatestoftheseislove · 16/09/2025 09:38

ChristmasStars · 16/09/2025 08:52

Goodness yes I saw that too @Thegreatestoftheseislove - I wonder what caused it.

Technical issues, apparently - as they are offering refunds to subscribers, I am guessing this is not a short term glitch.

https://www.biblegateway.com/

Thegreatestoftheseislove · 16/09/2025 09:48

@ChristmasStars Just found a work-around! 🎉 A free VPN using a US server (that sounds like I understand it 😳) -

us4.proxysite.com/process.php?d=SuF6ThAXRn4i0TGATgt25kw%2FSGtBnxp5RQ%3D%3D&b=1

Justmerach · 16/09/2025 11:54

JustmeAC I don't know if you want the whole Bible or just the New Testatment. If it is just the New Testament then I can tell you that my rector/minister at church has said the NIV is a simplistic version to read and even meets the needs of people with learning disability. It was this version.
https://www.youthworks.net/articles/accessibility-bible

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