How to Choose a Bible to Buy
Check the contents, translation, reading sample and delivered price before choosing a Bible.
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Look inside. Compare editions. Choose what you want to read.
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The Black-Page Bible Guide
White Scripture on black pages. Jesus’ words in red. See the actual interior and explore the printed New Testament.
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Hardcover vs Paperback New Testament
Compare the binding, price and reading layout of our hardcover and softcover New Testaments.
Choosing a New Testament as a Gift
Choose a translation, page color and binding that suit the person receiving your gift.
Black paper Bible: what to check
See the page color, text and binding before you buy.
Printed book or eBook?
Choose the format you actually want to read.
Black or White Edition?
Compare the same New Testament in two page colors.
Why are Jesus’ words red?
Read the actual pages and see how red lettering works.
Inside the monochrome design
A closer look at contrast, typography and layout.
Reading the King James Version
How our digital KJV differs from the printed WEB editions.
Understanding your Bible
The 27 New Testament Books in Order
A complete New Testament book list, grouped into Gospels, Acts, letters and Revelation, with a simple way to find your place.
New Testament vs Full Bible: What Is Included?
Find out what a New Testament contains, which familiar books it leaves out, and how to check an edition before ordering.
What Is the World English Bible Translation?
Understand the WEB name on our printed New Testaments and learn which edition details to check in a reading sample.
WEB and KJV Wording: Compare John 1:5 and 1:14
Two short examples show how WEB and KJV wording differs. Read the surrounding passage before choosing your translation.
How to Read Bible Chapter and Verse Numbers
Learn to find a Bible reference, distinguish numbered books, and read ranges with worked examples.
Choosing and using a book
How Big Is an A5 Bible?
Understand A5 page dimensions and check whether a printed New Testament fits your reading space.
How to Read a Two-Column Bible
Follow the reading order, verse numbers and page breaks in a two-column New Testament.
How to Check a Bible Sample at Actual Size
Use the PDF sample to judge text size, page color and columns before ordering.
Caring for a Matte-Covered Bible
Simple handling and storage habits for a printed Bible with a matte cover.
Packing a Bible for Travel
Check the format, protect the cover and plan what you will read before travelling.
Reading Bible vs Study Bible: Which Will You Use?
Choose between a page focused on Scripture and an edition with commentary. Compare the actual pages before buying.
Read guideReading the New Testament
Where to Start Reading the New Testament
Choose Mark, Luke or John according to the questions you want to explore.
A 30-Day Reading Plan for the Gospel of Mark
Read all sixteen chapters of Mark, with time to revisit passages and catch up.
Reading John 1: Light, Life and Witness
A close-reading guide to John’s opening chapter, with questions grounded in the passage.
Reading the Beatitudes in Matthew 5
Read Matthew 5:1–12 in context and follow each blessing and its accompanying promise.
Luke 15: Read the Three Lost-and-Found Parables
Follow the lost sheep, lost coin and two sons while keeping the opening and ending in view.
Read the Passion and Resurrection in All Four Gospels
An eight-session plan that keeps each Gospel’s account together before comparing them.
How to Read a Gospel Passage in Context
Follow the speaker, the question and the surrounding paragraphs before drawing a conclusion from a Bible verse.
Read guideMatthew, Mark, Luke or John: Which Gospel Should You Read Next?
Compare the openings of the four Gospels and choose a different reading experience after finishing one.
Read guideHow to Start a New Testament Reading Group
A simple 45-minute meeting plan, shared passage references and questions that let everyone take part.
Read guideRead the Sermon on the Mount as a Whole: Matthew 5–7
A practical route through Matthew 5–7, from the Beatitudes to the two builders, with questions that keep each passage in context.
Read guideWhere Is the Lord’s Prayer? Read Matthew and Luke Together
Find the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6 and Luke 11, compare the surrounding teaching, and check which translation you are reading.
Read guideGenesis with family
A Genesis Retelling or a Bible Translation?
Know what an illustrated retelling changes and when you need the complete biblical text.
Twelve Questions for Reading Genesis as a Family
Use passage-based questions to discuss creation, family conflict, promises and reconciliation.
Joseph in Genesis: A Chapter-by-Chapter Reading Map
Follow Genesis 37–50, including the family stories that interrupt and shape Joseph’s narrative.
Reading Genesis 1–2 with Children
Notice the sequence, repeated words and change of focus in the opening chapters of Genesis.
