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50 New Bible Versions. 39 New Languages.

See where you fit in.

We live in an extraordinary age. All over the world, people are looking for meaning, seeking answers to life’s big questions. Inevitably, that means many will be discovering the Bible for the first time. The fact that half of the world’s population now has a mobile subscription (up from just one in five 10 years ago) — means that God has entrusted our generation with a historic opportunity:

To one day meet each person with a Bible, wherever they are.

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Of course, when people first encounter the Bible, they can only read it (or listen to it) if they can find it in a language they know. More than a billion people still don’t have the full story of God’s Word in their own language. And of these, 2,000 language communities don’t even have Bible translations started. Thankfully, YouVersion’s visionary Bible society partners are actively working on new translations…and then sharing those Bibles — for free — through the Bible App and at Bible.com:

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Where do you fit in the story God is telling?

The power of God’s Word is reaching the world.

We’re leveraging technology to equip this generation to be the most Bible-engaged people in history. Why? Because we’re convinced that when you invest in reading or listening to Scripture, it has the power to change your life. We know it does… because we’re seeing it happen all over the world.

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I felt like when I read it, it was
speaking TO me, instead of me
just reading the pages of a
book. That was the beginning
of a whole new life for me.
It’s something that gets inside you
and changes you from the
inside out.

—Scott
   Toronto, Canada

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The Power of the Lord’s Prayer…Today

All around the world, people are hungry for hope. And God’s Word remains just as relevant, meaningful, and powerful as it has for thousands of years. In Matthew 6:9–13, Jesus taught His disciples a simple model for how they could reach out to the Father every day. Even today, people still recite Jesus’ words — what we know as “The Lord’s Prayer” — for comfort, provision, and direction for their lives.

We hope you’ll enjoy this short video from the Church of England, “Just Pray,” showing the profound power that these words still carry:

The Lord’s Prayer

“Our Father who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name.
Your kingdom come. Your will be done,
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.
Amen.”
Matthew 6:9–13, NASB

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More About #JustPray

Just Pray shows a live feed of Tweets, Instagrams, and Vines that use the hashtag #JustPray. Post your prayer with the hashtag, then visit Just Pray’s website to see what other people around the world are praying for…and let them know you’re praying with them. We’d also love for you to post your prayers below in the comments so that our global YouVersion community can pray for and encourage one another.

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It’s International Day of the Bible!

Today’s the day…

It’s November 23, International Day of the Bible. Remember to join us at noon (your local time) to read, listen, or watch passages from the Bible together. And be sure to share the Word you’re enjoying on your Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or other social media. Use #BibleCelebration in your posts to help your Friends and followers discover this special day.

For your convenience, we’ve even included some example text below, along with a shareable Verse Image of the theme Scripture for International Day of the Bible:

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Today is the International Day of the Bible. Join me at noon for a #BibleCelebration!

Let’s have a #BibleCelebration at 12:00 — today is International Day of the Bible! http://www.internationaldayofthebible.org

Read, listen, and share during the #BibleCelebration today at noon for International Day of the Bible!

 

 

 

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www.internationaldayofthebible.org

 

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Let’s Read the Bible Together

Let’s Read the Bible Together.

Join us — and several million of our closest friends around the world — as together we celebrate International Day of the Bible.

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calendar-grayOn Monday, November 23, at noon in your local time, let’s all read, listen to, or even watch a passage from the Bible. Then, take a moment to share using the hashtag #BibleCelebration to help your friends discover God’s Word.

Here’s our official Reading Plan for International Day of the Bible, along with some others you might enjoy starting today:

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International Day of the Bible
from National Bible Association, 10 days

Join us in the week leading up to International Day of the Bible with this devotional about the many ways that Scripture can affect our lives.

 

Meditations on the Gospel of Luke for the Family
from American Bible Society, 21 days

Lead your family on a devotional journey through the stories of hope and healing found in the New Testament book of Luke.

 

Examens
from Abide and the Jesuits of Great Britain, 4 days

Daily prayers help you reflect back on the events of your day, revealing times when God’s Holy Spirit was drawing you toward Him.

 

Popular Verses: A Video Devotional with John Piper
from John Piper, 10 days

Pastor and author John Piper takes you deep inside the meaning and significance of some of the Bible App’s most popular verses.

 

The Impact of Scripture
from Life.Church and Wycliffe, 15 days

Discover what the Bible says about what it means that Scripture is God’s Word to us — and how we can apply its truths to our everyday lives.

 

 

Did you know?

The Bible App now features more than 1,200 different Bible versions, in more than 880 languages. Together with our partners, YouVersion is working to make God’s Word available to every person on Earth, no matter where they live or what language they prefer.

 

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