New Living Translation (NLT) on iPad

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The New Living Translation (NLT) is one of the most popular modern Bible translations, beloved for its warm, natural English that reads like a conversation with God. Rather than translating word-for-word, the NLT uses a thought-for-thought approach — capturing the full meaning and emotion of each passage in language that feels immediate and personal. This makes the NLT perfect for devotional reading, Bible journaling, and anyone who wants Scripture to feel alive and accessible. In Digible, the NLT is available with a premium subscription — unlock it to journal, highlight, and annotate with Apple Pencil on your iPad.

Key Features of the NLT

• Warm, natural contemporary English
• Thought-for-thought translation for clarity
• One of the best-selling modern translations
• Excellent for devotional reading
• Translated by 90+ leading scholars

Best For

• Devotional reading and quiet time
• Bible journaling with clear, emotive language
• New believers or those returning to Scripture
• Reading aloud in small groups or family worship

Sample Verse — John 3:16

For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.

History of the New Living Translation

The New Living Translation was first published in 1996 by Tyndale House Publishers. It is a thorough revision of The Living Bible, transformed from a paraphrase into a true thought-for-thought translation by a team of 90 evangelical scholars. The NLT was updated in 2004, 2007, and 2015 to refine its accuracy and readability. It has become one of the best-selling Bible translations in the world.

Reading the NLT in Digible

In Digible, the NLT is available with a premium subscription, giving you full journaling, highlighting, and annotation access. Use Apple Pencil to write directly on Scripture, highlight key passages, and draw illustrations — all on your iPad.

Want to see how the NLT compares to other translations? Check out our Best Bible Translations for Study guide, or explore the other translations available in Digible:

• World English Bible (WEB) — Free modern English Bible translation
• American Standard Version (ASV) — Free literal word-for-word translation
• Berean Study Bible (BSB) — Free balanced study translation
• New King James Version (NKJV) — Premium modern update of the classic KJV