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KJV vs NIV vs ESV vs NASB: which Bible translation should you read?

By The Context Bible team on June 2, 2026

A plain-English comparison of the four most-read English Bible translations — translation philosophy, source texts, strengths, weaknesses, and who each one is best for. Includes a side-by-side passage and which ones are in The Context Bible app.

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