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The New Living Translation is a clear and trusted English translation of the Bible. It conveys the precise meaning of the original languages in a flowing, effortless writing style that promotes comfortable and meaningful reading.
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How was the New Living Translation developed?
Learn about the objectives, translation philosophy, methodology, and development process of the New Living Translation.
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The Translation Team
“The NLT second edition was put together by a dream team of scholars and linguists and gives us a Bible that is thoroughly reliable and eminently readable. It allows the Scriptures to speak with fresh vitality.”
John Ortberg
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Questions?
Find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about the New Living Translation.
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Hear from a Translator
Philip W. Comfort, noted Biblical scholar, professor, author, and editor talks about the New Living Translation and the history of translations.
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