Compare 20 Bible Translations Ever wondered why there are so many different versions of the Bible? How do you know which translation is best for a particular purpose? This handy fold-out pamphlet- Compares 20 most popular translations: American Standard Version Amplified Bible New American Standard Bible Revised Standard Version New Revised Standard Version English Standard Version King James Version New King James Version New Jerusalem Bible New American Bible New International Version Today's New International Version God's Word Holman Christian Standard Bible New Century Version New Living Translation New International Readers Version Good News Translation Contemporary English Version The Message Reading level Describes the purpose of each translation Explains texts used for translation Gives sample verses in each translation Bible Translations Comparison offers help in understanding translators' different approaches (word-for-word, thought-for-thought, paraphrase, or some combination of the three). It also gives background on source texts and tells which texts were used for each version.