Contemporary English Version
The easy-to-understand Bible using everyday words and phrases
CEV is the Contemporary English Version of the Bible, published by American Bible Society.
Distinctives
The CEV presents a fresh translation of the Bible using everyday words and phrases so that the Bible can be understandable by everyone.
Translation Work
The drafting, reviewing, editing, revising, and refining the CEV text of the Bible extended over ten years. This process involved more than a hundred people in the various stages of the text creation and review process.
Popularity
The CEV is the 10th most popular Bible version that people read most often, according to State of the Bible 2017.
Publication Date
The CEV was first published in 1995. Two additional editions were published: one with Deuterocanonical books and one with metric measurements for the Commonwealth market.
Free Reading Plan
CEV Bible Reading Plan
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About American Bible Society
For nearly 200 years, American Bible Society has worked to share God’s Word with those who need it most, empowering more people to experience the transformative love of Jesus. As we enter our third century of ministry, we continue to carry out this mission by working to see 100 million people actively engaged with God’s Word in the United States—and by translating the Bible into 100% of languages needed to reach all people. Learn more about American Bible Society at american.bible.
Where to Read the CEV Online
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