Таблица переводов Библии 2026

Практичное, ориентированное на церковь руководство о том, где крупные англоязычные переводы Библии находятся на спектре от дословного перевода до передачи смысла и далее к пересказу.

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Интерактивный спектр переводов Библии

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Two-axis guide

Философия перевода: Дословный перевод → Пересказ. Трудность чтения: Проще читать → Более продвинуто.

Дословный перевод

Передача смысла

Пересказ

Более продвинуто

Проще читать

Дословный переводПередача смыслаПересказ

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Трудность чтения: Класс чтенияФилософия перевода

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Все переводы, представленные в таблице

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Version	Year	Grade	Philosophy	Best for	Notes
NASB - New American Standard Bible	1971; updated 1995, 2020	11	Formal	Study, word studies, teaching preparation	Common in evangelical study settings; not tied to one denomination.
LSB - Legacy Standard Bible	2021	11	Formal	Study, preaching notes, formal reading	Used mainly in conservative evangelical contexts.
ESV - English Standard Version	2001; updates through 2016	10	Formal	Study, public reading, memorisation	Popular across evangelical churches and ministries.
KJV - King James Version	1611; standardised 1769	12	Formal	Liturgical reading, history, memorised tradition	Important in many traditional Protestant churches.
NKJV - New King James Version	1982	9	Formal	Public reading, churches with KJV familiarity, study	Used across Protestant and evangelical churches.
RSV - Revised Standard Version	1952	10	Formal	Study, historical comparison, mainline reading	Used historically in mainline Protestant and Catholic editions.
NRSV - New Revised Standard Version	1989; updated edition 2021	11	Formal	Academic study, lectionary reading, mainline churches	Common in mainline Protestant, academic, and some Catholic settings.
D-R - Douay-Rheims Bible	1609-1610; Challoner revision 1752	12	Formal	Catholic tradition, historical reading, comparison	A classic Catholic translation, especially in traditional contexts.
CSB - Christian Standard Bible	2017	7-8	Balanced	Church reading, study groups, new believers	Popular in evangelical churches, especially in Baptist contexts.
NET - New English Translation	2005; second edition 2019	10	Balanced	Study, translation notes, online reading	Interdenominational, with strong academic use online.
NIV - New International Version	1978; major updates 1984, 2011	7-8	Dynamic	Church reading, small groups, general use	Widely used across evangelical and interdenominational churches.
NABRE - New American Bible Revised Edition	2011	10	Dynamic	Catholic study, lectionary context, parish groups	A standard Catholic Bible in the United States.
CEB - Common English Bible	2011	7	Dynamic	Public reading, mainline churches, new readers	Common in mainline Protestant settings.
GW - God's Word Translation	1995	6-7	Dynamic	New readers, youth, devotional reading	Interdenominational and reader-focused.
BSB - Berean Standard Bible	2020	8	Balanced	Study, public reading, free online use	Interdenominational and openly accessible.
WEB - World English Bible	2000	8-9	Balanced	Free online use, apps, public-domain projects	Interdenominational; especially useful for open publishing.
NLT - New Living Translation	1996; second edition 2004	6	Dynamic	Devotional reading, new believers, youth	Popular across evangelical churches and small groups.
ERV - Easy-to-Read Version	1987; revised 2006	4-5	Dynamic	Kids, English learners, accessibility	Interdenominational and accessibility-focused.
GNT - Good News Translation	1976; revised 1992	6	Dynamic	New readers, public clarity, children	Used across traditions and available in Catholic editions.
CEV - Contemporary English Version	1995	5	Dynamic	Children, public reading, English learners	Interdenominational; also published with Catholic editions.
NCV - New Century Version	1987; revised 1991	5	Dynamic	Kids, youth, new readers	Interdenominational and family-friendly.
ICB - International Children's Bible	1986	3	Dynamic	Children, family devotions, early readers	Interdenominational, especially for children.
NIrV - New International Reader's Version	1996; updated 2014	3	Dynamic	Children, English learners, accessible reading	Popular in evangelical children's ministry.
AMP - Amplified Bible	1965; updated 2015	11	Dynamic	Word nuance, devotional study, comparison	Interdenominational; often used devotionally.
MSG - The Message	1993-2002	7-8	Paraphrase	Devotional freshness, comparison, discussion starters	Popular devotionally across many Protestant settings.
TPT - The Passion Translation	2017; ongoing	7-8	Paraphrase	Devotional comparison, poetic language, personal reflection	Used devotionally in some charismatic contexts; debated in study contexts.

Сколько существует переводов Библии?

Нет единого простого числа, потому что люди по-разному считают полные Библии, Новый Завет, части, редакции, пересказы и языковые издания. Только на английском языке существует сотни версий и редакций Библии, примерно около 100 полных англоязычных Библий — в зависимости от того, насколько строго вы определяете отдельный перевод.

По данным Всемирной статистики Wycliffe UK, сегодня доступна полная Библия более чем на 800 языках, Новый Завет — более чем на 1 800 языках, а библейские отрывки — более чем на 1 500 языках. Движение меняется каждый год, поэтому воспринимайте эти цифры как актуальный снимок на данный момент, а не как постоянный итог.

Word-for-word vs thought-for-thought explained

Word-for-word translations try to preserve the form and structure of the original languages as much as readable English allows. They are excellent for study, repeated words, and detailed teaching, but can sound less natural.

Thought-for-thought translations aim to carry the meaning into natural English. They can be easier to understand in public reading or small groups, but they make more interpretive decisions for the reader.

How to choose a Bible translation

For preaching preparation, compare a formal translation with a balanced or dynamic one. For public reading, choose a translation your congregation can understand when heard aloud. For children, English learners, or new readers, readability matters more than sounding traditional.

The best Bible translation is usually not one Bible for every moment. Many churches keep a primary preaching Bible, then recommend easier translations for first-time readers and children.

Source note: Bible access statistics change regularly. Confirm the latest Wycliffe figures before quoting this page in print. Current source: Wycliffe Bible Translators UK, latest statistics updated 1 July 2026.

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FAQ

What is the most literal Bible translation?

The NASB, LSB, ESV, KJV, and NKJV are all on the more formal side. NASB and LSB are often chosen when readers want very close wording for detailed study.

What is the easiest Bible translation to read?

The NIrV, ICB, ERV, CEV, and NLT are among the easiest major English translations to read. They are especially useful for children, English learners, and new Bible readers.

Which Bible translation is best for study?

For study, use a more formal translation such as NASB, LSB, ESV, NKJV, or NRSV alongside a readable comparison translation such as NIV, CSB, NET, or NLT.

Are paraphrases Bible translations?

Paraphrases such as The Message and The Passion Translation retell biblical meaning in freer language. They can be useful devotionally, but should be compared with standard translations for teaching and study.