The purpose of this compilation is to provide an extensive list of different translations and versions of the Bible that have been published in English, in order to focus attention on key differences. Please note the difference between versions in which compilers have labored to be faithful to literally-correct accuracy, as contrasted to those that are intepretive paraphrases. Also note the difference between those in which the contents are freely accessible as contrasted to those that are claimed to be proprietary, "All Rights Reserved."

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Column "A" is a line item number.
Column "B" shows the letter B if this version is found in some bookstores.
Column "C" shows the year in which this version was first published.
Column "D" is an abbreviated code name for this version.
Column "E" shows who was responsible for compiling this version.
Column "F" is the identifying name of this version.
Column "G" contains an Internet address where this version can be found.
Column "H" indicates whether "All Rights Reserved" or freely accessible
Column "I" shows the letter "P" if the version is a paraphrase
Column "J" shows how it translates one key word in the proof text Galatians 5:22
Column "K" shows how it translates one key word in the proof text Luke 21:19
Column "L" shows how it translates one key word in the proof text John 1:16

  Explanation of chart column titles:

  Column A: line # from the first charts
  Column B: if found in some bookstores
  Column C: year first published
  Column D: short identifier name
  Column E: Bible version name or title
  Column F-Y see the features list below

  Lower chart
  Column F: compiler/publisher name
  Column G: accessibility (free or fee)
  Column H: Galatians 5:22 "faith" or ?
  Column I:  Luke 21:19 "patience" or ?
  Column J:  John 1:16 "grace" or ?
  Column K: Paraphrase or literal?

  Key Bible Features & Attributes     Click for detailed explanations

1. Features an invitation to readers to join God's family
2. Features quick-start easy-to-read opening pages
3. Features the Bibles Most Essential Truth passages
4. Features an easy-to-read inside-out format
5. Text is a word-for-word literal translation
6. Text based on Tyndale-1611-Majority-text continuity
7. Full accountability documentation is available
8. Word-for-word translation tables are available
9. Phrase-by-phrase translation tables are available
10. Non-literal words are shown in reduced italics
11. Key word flags+ identify significant revisions
12. Obsolete and archaic words are replaced
13. Improper masculine wording is replaced
14. Confusing pronoun sequences are clarified
15. Comfortable type size used for easy reading
16. Text is uncluttered by opinion notes and footnotes
17. Key Old Testament links embedded in small italic
18. Only commercial rights are reserved
19. Text may be freely copied for non-commercial use
20. Free e-Book download edition is provided