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1560 Geneva Bible & Notes
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Matthew 1 & Luke 3 · Illustrated
From Adam to Jesus
Explore Adam to Christ with both Gospel genealogies, Old Testament cross-references, and named mothers.
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Archival study page · 1888
30-Day Gospel Reading Plan
Read through the Gospels with a daily theme, brief commentary, and a key lesson.
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Three names, different histories
These translations differ in historical setting, English style, source-text decisions, and study notes. Our free readers feature the World English Bible and the 1560 Geneva Bible; the King James Version is mentioned in the quotation credit below.
1560 · Geneva
The Geneva Bible
Prepared by English-speaking Protestant scholars in Geneva during the years of Marian exile, the complete Geneva Bible was published in 1560. It revised earlier English Bible work in light of Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek sources.
What you’ll notice: sixteenth-century English and extensive marginal explanations that guide readers through difficult passages. The reader on this site presents the historic text and notes.
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The King James Version
Published in 1611 after a commission under James I, the translation was prepared by teams working from Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, while also consulting earlier English Bibles.
What you’ll notice: formal early-modern English and a translation shaped by its seventeenth-century setting. The KJV is named in our footer as the public-domain source when a quotation is marked “KJV”; we do not currently offer a separate KJV reader.
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World English Bible
The WEB project began as a freely shareable update of the 1901 American Standard Version. Its editors modernized vocabulary and grammar, then reviewed the text; the New Testament’s primary Greek-text basis is the Byzantine Majority Text.
What you’ll notice: contemporary, fairly literal English intended to read naturally aloud, with no archaic “thee” and “thou” forms. It is public domain.
Open the World English Bible readerHistorical sources: Columbia University Libraries on the Geneva and King James Bibles · World English Bible project history · World English Bible preface.
Romans 10:8–11 · World English BibleThe word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart; that is, the word of faith which we preach: that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
For with the heart one believes resulting in righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made resulting in salvation. For the Scripture says, “Whoever believes in him will not be disappointed.”
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A Scripture-first guide for reading Revelation with context, hope, and Jesus at the center. Each study pairs a clear video topic with passages to read and notes to keep.
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Explore Scripture · Sacred spaces
From the wilderness to the house of God.
Explore a clickable Tabernacle diagram, learn about its furnishings, and follow the Temple theme through Scripture. Includes a video overview by BibleProject.
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Jesus sends his followers to make disciples among all nations. Biblical Atlas Press aims to help people know Scripture and share the hope of Christ with humility, love, and respect for every community.
Explore the Joshua Project prayer map“I searched among them for someone to mend the wall and stand in the gap before me for the land, so I would not destroy it—but I found no one.”
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Listen and learn
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Pray for local believers, access to Scripture, faithful Gospel witness, and peace for people and communities around the world.
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66-Book Bible Guide
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Book 01 · Torah
Genesis
Setting & shape. Genesis moves from the creation of the world to the family of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Its two broad movements are beginnings (chapters 1–11) and the patriarchal narratives (chapters 12–50).
Key thread. God creates and sustains life, calls Abraham, and preserves the covenant family through famine and displacement.
Reflect: How does Joseph describe God’s providence in Genesis 50:20?
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Bible Reading Roadmap
A practical route through the Bible.
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A steady beginning · First sessions
Meet Jesus, then follow the story
Sessions 1–3: Read John 1–2, John 3–4, then John 5–6. Notice Jesus' identity, signs, teaching, and the responses of those who meet him.
Next step: Continue in Luke, then read Acts to follow the Spirit-empowered witness of the early church.
Reading practice: Read the passage first; use the prompt to observe, not to rush toward an answer.
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People & Places of the Bible Guide
Reference guide for Bible study.
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Place profile · Old Testament
Jerusalem
Where it is: A hill city in Judah, west of the Dead Sea. In the biblical narrative it becomes the seat of David’s rule and the location of the temple built under Solomon.
Why it matters: Jerusalem is tied to kingship, worship, exile, return, and prophetic hope. Its story spans both promise and failure.
Read: 2 Samuel 5:6–10; 1 Kings 8; Psalm 122.
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Bible Timeline: A Scripture-First Study Guide
Follow 49 key biblical movements in context.
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Timeline movement · Exodus
Deliverance and covenant
Exodus 1–18: Israel is oppressed in Egypt; God calls Moses, brings Israel out, and leads the people through the sea and wilderness.
Exodus 19–24: At Sinai, the people enter a covenant and receive instruction for life before God. The sequence links rescue with worship and community.
Read: Exodus 12–14; 19–20. The guide follows the biblical order and avoids presenting debated dates as settled facts.
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30-Day Bible Reading Plan
A guided 30-day reading plan.
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Days 1–3 · Begin with Jesus
Read · Notice · Respond
Day 1 — John 1: What does John show about who Jesus is?
Day 2 — John 2–3: Notice the signs, belief, and Jesus' teaching about new birth.
Day 3 — John 4: What does Jesus offer in his conversation with the Samaritan woman?
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