A Bible in clear and simple English

The EasyEnglish Bible is very good for people who are learning English and people who speak English as a foreign language. We have used a basic vocabulary of about 1000 well-known English words. It is a translation that expresses the meaning of the original message in a clear, accurate and natural way.

MissionAssist’s vision for the EasyEnglish Bible and Books is to help people from every country to understand the Bible, and apply it to their lives. Millions of people from over 200 countries use the EasyEnglish website.

“Thank you for explaining the bible in simple terms. It’s really helping me in my spiritual journey with God and I pray better.”
Thuli, South Africa

Are there any Bible commentaries written in EasyEnglish?

Yes. The EasyEnglish website has the Bible online, a list of difficult words with their meanings, commentaries, studies, reading plans and other online books. All of these resources are in EasyEnglish and available for free.

Is there an app for the EasyEnglish Bible?

Yes. There are apps you can use on an Android phone or tablet, including the EasyEnglish Bible app that was released on 12 July 2023. For the full list of apps, see the MissionAssist Developer Page on Google Play.

If you use the YouVersion Bible app then you will find the “EasyEnglish Bible 2024” there called “EASY” and Bible Reading Plans. The EasyEnglish Bible is also available in Bible Gateway.

Is there an audio recording for the EasyEnglish Bible that I can listen to?

Yes. You can listen on the YouTube channel called EasyEnglish Bible with Clive Gray. Also, the complete Audio Bible is available on the EasyEnglish website.

“English is my 2nd language, these videos helps as they use simple english and have clear pronunciation.”
@irenedeborah9249

Where can I buy a copy of the EasyEnglish Bible?

Many people ask, “Where can I find a hardcopy of the EasyEnglish Bible?” We are partnering with a publisher to make the first print edition so that in the future you can have and hold a paper copy of the EasyEnglish Bible.

If you have relevant experience and are willing to volunteer your time, please join MissionAssist and tell us how you think you can help make the EasyEnglish Bible more widely available.

What are the Bible translation principles?

The EasyEnglish Bible is a “meaning-for-meaning” (dynamic equivalent) translation. It is not a “word-for-word” translation.

EasyEnglish expresses the meaning of the original message in the most clear, accurate and natural way possible in simple English. It uses:

  • Short sentences and paragraphs with simple grammar.
  • Words that explain the meaning of sayings (idioms) instead of translating them word for word.
  • Avoiding passive verbs, split infinitives, sayings, and statements in the form of a question (rhetorical questions).

How was the EasyEnglish Bible translated and checked?

MissionAssist brought together an ecumenical team of well qualified people to make sure that the EasyEnglish Bible is both clear and accurate:

  • Translators: Wrote and refined the text so that it is easy to read while staying true to the source.
  • Linguistic Checkers: Used their expertise in Linguistics or English and TEFL qualification to check correct use of language.
  • Theological Checkers: Applied their training in theology (degree-level or similar) to assess the text for correct teaching.
  • Style Checkers: Reviewed drafts and final text to ensure everything followed MissionAssist’s EasyEnglish style guide.
  • Proofreading Team: Ensured each book was carefully read through twice to find any remaining issues.
  • Bible Translation Consultant: Reviewed the entire Bible to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency across all books.

What Scriptures and reference texts were used?

The EasyEnglish team of Translators and Checkers used a range of English Bible translations as a base.

Where English versions have a different understanding of the original text, the team referred to the Biblia Hebraica Masoretic text (Old Testament) and Novum Testamentum Graece edited by Nestle and Aland (New Testament).

To help translators and checkers understand the issues involved in translating the original texts, they used Bible translation resources provided by Wycliffe Bible Translators.

Is the EasyEnglish Bible popular?

In 2025, over 1.5 million people engaged with the EasyEnglish Bible via the YouVersion Bible app alone. [Impact data provided to MissionAssist by YouVersion.]

“YouVersion thanks MissionAssist for helping bring God’s Word to everyone, everywhere, every day.”
YouVersion, 16 December 2025

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“We consider the EasyEnglish Bible an indispensable tool for every christian and minister. Its readability makes it a great choice to encourage bible reading and add clarity to the bible experience.”
Dag Heward-Mills Ministries