According to the Christian Booksellers Association, the top 10 selling Bible translations in 2013 were:
- New International Version
- King James Version
- New King James Version
- English Standard Version
- New Living Translation
- Holman Christian Standard Bible
- New American Standard
- Common English Bible
- New International Readers Version
- Reina Valera 1960
However, considering how many of us read our Bibles on mobile devices, I would be interested in the YouVersions stats on on this. Plus, these are what people are buying, not necessarily reading.
Here’s a closer look and humorous take on Bible translations:
I would be curious to know how the Church tech community breaks down.
What version do you like use?
For reading, studying, etc…
[via Adam4d.com & Christian Post]
Curtis Bland says
I think most of my friends continue to use the Bible they first started their memorization from (for the most part). I’m still a NIV guy because of that, but I dabble in other versions here and there.
Eric Dye says
That’s cool. I think you’re on to something. I am the same way. 😀
Tre Lawrence says
LOL! Great stuff.
I am gonna look into the YouVersion stats.
Eric Dye says
Awesome! 😀
Andrew P says
I use Holman Christian Standard and ESV for the most part, sometimes cross-checking with NIV, NLT and The Message (gasp) if I want to get a big-picture look at something when I feel like I’m not “getting it”
Eric Dye says
I think that’s a great way to do it!
Jayson Rowe says
NIV for more general reading and NASB for more serious study. I often check other versions as well. ESV, HCSB and NKJV would round out my “top 5”. Overall the NASB is my favorite.
Eric Dye says
LOL! Me, too. 🙂
Eilidh Bell says
I’m not a great reader so I like nirv or other easy versions. Also love my audio Bible. Especially the psalms.