Contemporary English Version
Contemporary English Version
Publisher:American Bible Society
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The CEV is a meaning-based (or functional equivalent) translation done in a contemporary style using common language. It was designed to be understood when read and heard out loud, not just when it is read silently. It is one of the best Bibles for children and youth, as well as for new Bible readers who are not familiar with traditional Bible and church words.

Old Testament

Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Joshua Judges Ruth 1 Samuel 2 Samuel 1 Kings 2 Kings 1 Chronicles 2 Chronicles Ezra Nehemiah Esther Job Psalms Proverbs Ecclesiastes Song of Solomon Isaiah Jeremiah Lamentations Ezekiel Daniel Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah Malachi

New Testament

Matthew Mark Luke John Acts Romans 1 Corinthians 2 Corinthians Galatians Ephesians Philippians Colossians 1 Thessalonians 2 Thessalonians 1 Timothy 2 Timothy Titus Philemon Hebrews James 1 Peter 2 Peter 1 John 2 John 3 John Jude Revelation
The CEV is a meaning-based (or functional equivalent) translation done in a contemporary style using common language. It was designed to be understood when read and heard out loud, not just when it is read silently. It is one of the best Bibles for children and youth, as well as for new Bible readers who are not familiar with traditional Bible and church words.

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Bible in a year

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Excellent applications, simple yet concise, love it, great tool for studying or simply reading. - Matthew Walters
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Free Accounts Include:

  • Fast Access to 45 Bible Versions
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  • Quickly Search the Entire Bible
  • Easily Study 24 Bible Topics
  • Enjoy Options for Easier Reading
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Mobile version with John 1:1 The Word Became Flesh display

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  • Listen to x Audio Bible Versions
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Easy and accessible, you can find peace of mind, heart, body and soul by engaging in the word of God - Gordon Ray