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Bible Gateway
This online Bible and accompanying app is renown for its accessible search functions and easy cross-referencing across multiple versions.
YouVersion
This Bible app comes complete with downloadable versions for mobile devices and many handy tools for marking and remembering key passages. It also provides seasonal and topical devotionals and allows you to connect with friends as you read.
The Life Application Study Bible
A favorite of many, this Bible adds cultural context and theological commentary alongside the Biblical text. This version provides easy access to commonly known supplementary information and commonly held regard for key passages.
ESV Value Compact Bible
For a real paper version that easy enough to carry around, this ESV Bible is translated Word-for-Word rather than Word-for-Thought.
Example:
In Japanese, there is a phrase, "Are you energetic?" Which is asked upon greeting someone. Americans would say, "How are you?" in this situation. It can be translated Word-for-Word, "Are you energetic?" or Word-for-Thought, "How are you?" The ESV is more Word-for-Word, while the NIV is a balance of both.