Romans 14:26

World English Bible (2000)

to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever! Amen.

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About this Translation

World English Bible

Formal EquivalenceSource: American Standard VersionBest for: public reading

🎯 Translation Approach

Modern English update of the ASV (1901) with close adherence to the original languages (BHS for OT, Majority Text for NT), edited for accuracy, readability, and consistency while retaining a largely literal style.

Word-for-word

4/5

Readability

4/5

💎 Distinctive Features

Public domain: No copyright restrictions; free to copy, print, and distribute.
ASV-based modernization: Updates the 1901 American Standard Version into contemporary English while preserving a formal style.
Old Testament source: Translated against the Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia (BHS).
New Testament textual basis: Follows the Greek Majority Text.
Deuterocanon/Apocrypha background: Derived from the Revised Version Apocrypha and Brenton’s English LXX (companion material).
Imported via The Unbound Bible: This digital edition was sourced from The Unbound Bible repository.

✅ Strengths

Public domain (free to copy and distribute)
Faithful to original-language sources
Consistent wording conducive to study and memorization
Suitable for publishing and digital projects without licensing
Complete 66-book Protestant canon

⚠️ Considerations

New Testament follows Majority Text rather than a critical text
Draft status with ongoing edits noted by editors
Style can feel somewhat stiff due to ASV lineage
Fewer contemporary idioms compared to dynamic translations

👥 Who is this for?

Ideal for

readers who prefer a literal, stable text
churches and ministries needing a freely distributable Bible
students and teachers focusing on close study
software developers and publishers requiring public-domain Scripture
memorization and liturgical use

Consider alternatives for

readers seeking a paraphrase or highly idiomatic contemporary style
those preferring a New Testament based on the modern critical text
users expecting extensive study notes or commentary within the text

🔄 Compare with

New International Version (NIV)English Standard Version (ESV)Christian Standard Bible (CSB)New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE)New English Translation (NET)

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