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GNB Good News Bible

GNB Good News Bible

The Good News Bible (GNB) has become established as one of the UK's most popular Bible because it uses plain, everyday language to give readers of all ages the clearest understanding of the Bible. With an emphasis on the meaning of the text it is particularly popular with schools, Sunday Schools, young people, and people with English as a second language. It is a favourite all over the English speaking world, and among all ages, making it perfect for all-age services.

Parts of the New Testament were used in the Billy Graham crusades, as well as other evangelistic campaigns, thanks to the GNB's emphasis on meaning which makes it a favourite for those involved with evangelism.

Through the plain language, the Bible's message is made easily accessible to everyone, and according to recent research it is the preferred translation of those who do not read the Bible. Most editions include the iconic line drawings by Swiss artist Annie Vallotton.

The New Testament was first published as ‘Good News for Modern Man’ by the American Bible Society in 1966, and then the whole Bible was printed as Today's English Version (TEV) in 1976. In the USA it is now called the Good News Translation (GNT).

The GNB comes in many editions published by Bible Society and HarperCollins, including most recently a Sports Edition in the year of the 2012 Olympics. It was anglicised for the British market by the British and Foreign Bible Society.

Sample verse

Rich people who see a brother or sister in need, yet close their hearts against them, cannot claim that they love God. (1 John 3.17)

Good News Bible – The Youth Edition

Go deeper with the Good News Bible - The Youth Edition. An award-winning Bible that helps young people to explore the Bible regardless of where they are on their faith journey.

£22.99

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Good News Bible – Sunrise Edition

Develop your personal study with the GNB Sunrise Edition, an ideal Bible for all ages.

£19.99

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Good News Bible – Catholic Edition

Grow your personal and group study with the GNB Catholic Edition. This Bible includes the Deuterocanonical books in Septuagint order as well as line drawings by Annie Vallotton.

£19.99

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Good News Bible (GNB) Dyslexia-Friendly Gospel of Mark

Read this dyslexia-friendly edition of the Gospel of Mark. This title uses the trustworthy GNB translation and follows formatting principles approved by the British Dyslexia Association.

£7.99

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Russian (CRV) / English (GNT) New Testament dual language

Support the provision of Russian Scriptures today with the Russian (CRV)/ English (GNT) New Testament dual language edition.

£19.99

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Good News Bible (GNB) Compact Mission

This best-selling GNB translation features a clear, readable style while being compact in size. Easy to carry around for both personal and missional use.

£11.99

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Good News Bible (GNB) Gospel of Mark (Pack of 10)

Dive into Mark’s Gospel and read about Jesus as a man of action, with emphasis on what he did more than his words and teachings, here presented succinctly in a handy, easy to read booklet.

£19.99

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Good News Bible (GNB) Gospel of Luke (Pack of 10)

Read Luke’s account of the life and teachings of Jesus, here presented succinctly in a handy, easy to read booklet.

£19.99

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Luke+Acts: A Message of Rescue (GNB)

Explore the Good News Bible text of the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts together in a handy booklet.

£3.49

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Good News Bible – Family Edition

The GNB Family Edition is an award-winning Bible with a unique design and hundreds of engaging and interactive elements to help families dig into Scripture together.

£34.99

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