Christian Library
The Holy Bible
Christian scripture, presented in three public-domain English translations: the King James Version (1769) for tradition, the World English Bible (2000) for modern clarity, and the Bible in Basic English (1949) for accessibility. Read whichever speaks to you, or compare them side by side — every chapter has a translation switcher at the top.
The Authorized Version
The 1611 translation in its standard 1769 revision. The most-quoted English Bible in history. Includes the Apocrypha. Public domain.
World English BibleA Modern Translation
A contemporary English translation in the public domain, designed to read clearly in today’s English while preserving accuracy.
Bible in Basic English (1949)An Accessible Translation
Translated using a vocabulary of about a thousand common English words. Created for English-language learners and readers who find traditional translations difficult.
ApocryphaThe Deuterocanonical Books
Tobit, Judith, Wisdom of Solomon, Sirach, 1-2 Maccabees and the rest of the books included in Lutheran Bibles and the original 1611 KJV. Read in the 1611 King James translation.