Holy Bible: New Living Translation (NLT)

I highly recommend this Bible for those who are trying to learn the Christian path. It is very easy to read and understand and I also bought the study guide that goes with it. I recommend this to others.

This Bible has the clearest interpretation of scripture that I’ve ever found;it even references back to the old testament word Jesus has been protected. Then becomes clear that up prophecies of the Old Testament are fulfilled in Jesus.

I don't spend $9 on a Kindle download unless the title is compelling. But I've been wanting a an NLT translation of the Bible since it was used extensively by one of the new pastors at our church. When I read the reviews on Amazon, I really liked this translation's features. I have several other translations and most of my bibles are scribbled over, highlighted, and downright beat up (especially the King James, Amplified and Message bibles. I read a lot, compare translations, and get involved in the reading).The negatives in the reviews here nearly caused me to order a hard copy:'hard to navigate?' 'red letters not red?' 'print's too small?' 'can't access verses?' These problems don't exist on my laptop Kindle app. I can adjust font size, change contrast, and navigation is fairly straightforward. Best of all, I have no problems bookmarking or highlighting. The only drawback is, I can't scribble in it. This is most likely a good thing, since this bible will be cleaner and neater, easier to read as a result.Please note: I also have the freebie Bible versions for Kindle everyone says are easier to access. They are in fact harder to get around in than this NLT for Kindle. Want to have a lightweight bible to take to church? Get a netbook and download the free Kindle app to that. Then you can not only read your Bible along with the pastor, but you can open a second tab and take notes as well. You can even port your Kindle library selections to another device, laptop, desktop computer or smart phone. My advice is, don't bother with the i-pad. It's like the Kindle. Just about the time you decide to splurge for the device, it's been changed and tweaked and costs more than it did before. Keep it simple. Those little notebooks cost almost the same as a Kindle, and are much more versatile, with no monthly fees for data downloads.

I wish to address some of the things people disliked about this Kindle version that are not present; perhaps it has been updated since those reviews.1) No red lettering--In both PC and Android views, the red lettering is present but with a few limitations: On the PC version you must select white paper; however in the Android tablet version white, sepia, and green paper selections all show red text--only black paper will not show the red text.2) Cannot quickly look up chapter and verse--I was able to do that in both PC and Android versions. In the Menu, select either Quick Verse Lookup or Contents then Quick Verse Lookup. Both lists the books of the Bible. Select a Book, then chapter, then verse.You can also click on the footnote link in the reading; it will take you to the footnote. Then from the footnote, click on the link and it takes you right back to where you left off.This Kindle version also has quite a few maps. On the laptop I was only able to enlarge them slightly by going to full screen; however, on the Android tablet I triple tapped and was able to enlarge and move around the map (using two fingers rather than only worked better) and turn it horizontally, when needed.I'm also able to highlight text, add notes, and change font and size as with other Kindle books both in the PC and Android versions.I've only just downloaded the Kindle version tonight and am having no difficulty maneuvering through the Bible. This Kindle version seems to be working just as any other Kindle books I have. So far I am very pleased with this format of the NLT Bible!

I can read this book because it is written in today's English language that I can understand much better than the King James version which was written in the language of the day, long ago and what is said is 2000 years ago with people that lived in a very brutal age. I like it and it can be downloaded to your kindle.Blessings!