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• Dynamic equivalence(thought for thought)
• The best-selling Bible translation on the market today
• Over 160 million copies sold
• Seventh grade reading level

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“I bought my first NIV 30 years ago, and it's been my primary teaching Bible ever since. ”

—Rick Warren, author, The Purpose Driven Life, Founder and Senior Pastor Saddleback Church

“The NIV is wonderfully accurate according to the manuscripts of the Scriptures. It is reliable. And because it is accurate, it holds up under close scrutiny. It clearly is the Bible of choice for English speaking and reading people around the world. ”

—Charles Swindoll, President, Dallas Theological Seminary

“I am grateful for the clarity and beauty of the NIV translation. ”

—Steve Green, Recording Artist

“The NIV brings clarity and freshness to the book that has guided my life for decades. ”

—Tom Landry (1924-2000) , former coach of the Dallas Cowboys

“The NIV has served the church well in its first twenty years as an exemplary translation, presenting the Word of God to the church with accuracy and clarity. This beloved version, released when I began my technical study of Greek in the Seventies, rates among the top of modern translations. It is a version that can be regarded as faithful to the revelatory message of God, a worthy witness to the gospel. ”

—Dr. Darrell L. Bock, Research Professor of New Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary

“Reading and teaching from the NIV is a joy. More importantly, the text consistently communicates the message of the original languages of both the Old and New Testaments with vital accuracy. It is, at this time, clearly the best translation available in English for the scholar and serious student of the Bible. ”

—Eugene E. Carpenter, Ph.D., Scholar in Residence, Bethel College, Mishawaka, IN

“The NIV is virtually the only translation I use in my writing. I can depend on its accuracy, and don't need to explain what it says to my readers. It speaks for itself, with power. ”

—Phillip Yancey, Best-selling author

“The NIV is trustworthy, accessible, fresh, and compelling; it’s a gift to all who love God’s Word. ”

—John Ortberg, author, Everybody's Normal until you get to Know Them, If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat

“I rely on the NIV all the time — for devotions, study, research, and teaching. And because of its accuracy and readability, it’s also the Bible I give (it) to spiritual seekers – many of whom are now followers of Jesus after meeting Him through the pages of the NIV. ”

—Lee Strobel, author, The Case for Christ, The Case for Faith

“Accurate, clear, beautiful, and fresh. I love sharing God's word from the NIV. ”

—Jim Cymbala, author, Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire

“The NIV has achieved that hard-to-reach balance of accuracy and engagement with the reader. I use it daily. ”

—Dr. John Townsend, author, Boundaries

“I'm one of 160 million people that owns and loves the NIV. It's where I find answers for life. ”

—Dr. Henry Cloud, author, Boundaries

“I use the NIV both for study and preaching and find it to be clear, understandable, and powerful. ”

—Charles W. Colson, Founder, Prison Fellowship

“Different translations of Scripture have difference excellences. For vivid clarity, the NIV leads the field. ”

—J. I. Packer, Board of Governors' Professor of Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

“As I read the NIV Bible, God's peace and comfort have been brought to life. ”

—Dave Dravecky, Former Major League Pitcher

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The New International Version (NIV) is a completely new translation of the Holy Bible made by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts.

Originally conceived in 1965, translation work began and was commissioned in 1967 by the Committee on Bible Translation, sponsored by the New York Bible Society, which later became the International Bible Society.

The translation of each book of the Bible was done in three stages: First, a team of scholars translated the book based on the most accurate original languages. Second, each book was thoroughly looked at by several committees, which reviewed stylistic qualities as well as its adherence to the original languages. Finally, the Committee on Bible Translation made a final revision to insure that it was not only an accurate translation, but also one that would have clarity and literary quality.

The New Testament was completed and published in 1973. The entire Bible was published in 1978, with additional changes incorporated in 1983.

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