EasyEnglish Bible Translations

This series is a very simple translation of the Bible (not word for word) for people who are starting to learn English. It can also be used to help mother-tongue Bible translators who are translating the Bible into their own language. It is written in Level A EasyEnglish (1200 words).

  Genesis: In the Beginning [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of the book of Genesis. Written by Christine Muir. July 2003.

  Exodus: How God Made the Slaves Free [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of the book of Exodus. Written by Hazel and Angus Bradshaw. October 2006.

  Leviticus: Gifts to God [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of the book of Leviticus. Written by Jackie Gray. November 2007.

Numbers: God gives Rules to Israel's People [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of the book of Numbers. Written by Jackie Gray. June 2006.

Deuteronomy: It is Time to Remember [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of the book of Deuteronomy. Written by Hazel and Angus Bradshaw. November 2004.

  Joshua: Going in to the Land that God Promised [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of the book of Joshua. Written by Cynthia Green. November 2002.

  Judges: God helps People to Return to Him [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of the book of Judges. Written by Cynthia Green. February 2002.

Ruth: A Stranger finds Love in Bethlehem [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of the book of Ruth. Written by Christine Hackett, Fiona Holburn and Dulcie Morris. March 2003.

  Ruth: There is a Redeemer [or download in RTF format]
A Commentary on the book of Ruth that may be of interest to Bible translators because it includes a translation from Hebrew into Level A EasyEnglish (1200 words). Written by Gordon Churchyard. Latest version February 2007.

1 Samuel:
Our translation of this book is not ready yet but please click here to find a translation and commentary in slightly harder English.

2 Samuel:
Our translation of this book is not ready yet but please click here to find a translation and commentary in slightly harder English.

  1 Kings: From Solomon to Elijah /// NEW /// [or download in RTF format]
 A simple translation of the book of 1 Kings. Written by Gordon Churchyard. February 2008.

  Ezra: God's People Build God's Temple Again [or download in RTF format]
A new simple translation of the book of Ezra. Written by Cynthia Green. April 2007.

  Nehemiah: God's People build Jerusalem's City Wall again [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of the book of Nehemiah. Written by Christine Muir. Revised October 2006.

Esther: God saves the Jews [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of the book of Esther. Written by Christine Muir. May 2002.

Job: When bad things happen to Good People [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of the book of Job. Written by John Gribbon. July 2005.

Psalms: The Psalms of David
Commentaries on the book of Psalms that may be of interest to Bible translators because they include a translation from Hebrew based on Level A EasyEnglish (about 1200 word vocabulary). Written by Gordon Churchyard. 2001-2002.

Proverbs:
Our translation of this book is not ready yet but please click here to find a translation and commentary in slightly harder English.

Ecclesiastes: The Teacher's Words [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of the book of Ecclesiastes. Written by John Gribbon. July 2004.

Song of Songs: A Love Story [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of the Song of Songs. Written by Sarah Ruth. October 2007.

Isaiah: Isaiah Tells Us God's Good News [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of the book of Isaiah. Written by Gordon Churchyard. September 2007.
Note: This file is large and could be slow to download. We have also added this translation in smaller parts.

Isaiah 1-12: God Sends Isaiah with a Message [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of Isaiah chapters 1-12. Written by Gordon Churchyard. September 2007.

Isaiah 13-23: Things that will Happen to the Countries that are near Judah [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of Isaiah chapters 13-23. Written by Gordon Churchyard. September 2007.

Isaiah 24-27: The End of this World [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of Isaiah chapters 24-27. Written by Gordon Churchyard. September 2007.

Isaiah 28-33: The Sad People [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of Isaiah chapters 28-33. Written by Gordon Churchyard. September 2007.

Isaiah 34-35: Your God will Come and he will Save You [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of Isaiah chapters 34-35. Written by Gordon Churchyard. September 2007.

Isaiah 36-37: Hezekiah asks God for Help [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of Isaiah chapters 36-37. Written by Gordon Churchyard. September 2007.

Isaiah 38-55: God's Servant Saves God's People [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of Isaiah chapters 38-55. Written by Gordon Churchyard. September 2007.

Isaiah 56-66: God's Messiah Beats God's Enemies [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of Isaiah chapters 56-66. Written by Gordon Churchyard. September 2007.

Jeremiah: Jeremiah Speaks God's Words [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of the book of Jeremiah. Written by Cynthia Green. August 2004.

Lamentations: A Very Sad Man Prays to God [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of the book of Lamentations. Written by Roy Rohu. June 2003.

  Ezekiel: Prophet in Babylon with a message for Jerusalem
[or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of the book of Ezekiel. Written by Cynthia Green. April 2006.

Daniel: God's man Daniel [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of the book of Daniel. Written by Cynthia Green. August 2007.

Hosea: Return to God [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of the book of Hosea. Written by Mark Kirkpatrick. June 2004.

   Joel: God promises to Send his Spirit [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of the book of Joel. Written by Cynthia Green. January 2007.

  Amos: Bad Things Will Happen Soon [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of the book of Amos. Written by Ann Eckert. May 2007.

Obadiah: God's Message about Edom [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of the book of Obadiah. Written by Christine Muir. February 2005.

Jonah:
Our translation of this book is not ready yet but please click here to find a translation and commentary in slightly harder English.

  Micah: Micah's Message to God's People [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of the book of Micah. Written by Carol Betts. April 2006.

Nahum: Nahum warns Nineveh [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of the book of Nahum. Written by Michelle Straw. January 2001.

  Nahum, Habakkuk and Zephaniah: The Problem of Assyria [or download in RTF format]
A Commentary on the books of Nahum, Habakkuk and Zephaniah that may be of interest to Bible translators because it includes a translation from Hebrew into Level A EasyEnglish (1200 words). Written by Gordon Churchyard. February 2007.

Habakkuk: Do Not Be Afraid [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of the book of Habakkuk. Written by Gordon Churchyard. October 2006.

Zephaniah: Your God Will Sing [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of the book of Zephaniah. Written by Roy Rohu. May 2003.

Haggai: Build God's Special Building Now [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of the book of Haggai. Written by John Gribbon. October 2003.

  Haggai: Never Give Up! [or download in RTF format]
A Commentary on the book of Haggai that may be of interest to Bible translators because it includes a translation from Hebrew into Level A EasyEnglish (1200 words). Written by Gordon Churchyard. July 2007.

Zechariah: God's Servant whose Name is The Branch [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of the book of Zechariah. Written by Fiona Holburn and Dulcie Morris. November 2003.

Malachi: Offer your best gifts to God, who is coming soon [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of the book of Malachi. Written by Sarah Baldwin. April 2002.

  Matthew: Matthew tells us the Good News about Jesus [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of Matthew's Gospel. Written by Ruth Davies and Shirley Chapman. November 2006.

  Mark: Mark tells us the Good News about Jesus [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of Mark's Gospel. Ruth Davies and Shirley Chapman. March 2006.

  Luke: Hear this Good News for Everybody! [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of Luke's Gospel. Written by Ruth Davies and Shirley Chapman. December 2007.

  John: John's Good News [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of John's Gospel. Written by Cynthia Green. October 2001.

  Acts: The work that Jesus' apostles did /// now revised /// [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of the book of Acts. Written by Ruth Davies and Shirley Chapman. April 2008.

  Romans: Alive to God [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of Paul's letter to the Romans. Written by Roy Rohu and Carol Betts. January 2005.

  1 Corinthians: The Greatest Thing is Love [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. Written by Hazel & Angus Bradshaw, Shirley Chapman, Kitty Pride, & Carol Betts. September 2006.

  2 Corinthians: When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of Paul's second letter to the Corinthians. Written by Joan Addison and Carol Betts. July 2005.

  Galatians: Continue By God's Spirit [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of Paul's letter to the Galatians. Written by Cynthia Green and Carol Betts. April 2005.

  Ephesians: One Family in Christ [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of Paul's letter to the Ephesians. Written by Cynthia Green and Carol Betts. January 2006.

  Philippians: Christ is Worth More than Everything [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of Paul's letter to the Philippians. Written by Cynthia Green. July 2003.

  Colossians: Alive and New with Christ [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of Paul's letter to the Colossians. Written by Cynthia Green. July 2003.

  1 Thessalonians: Be Ready for Jesus to Return [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians. Written by Cynthia Green and Carol Betts. February 2004.

  2 Thessalonians: Jesus Has Not Returned Yet [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of Paul's second letter to the Thessalonians. Written by Cynthia Green and Carol Betts. February 2004.

  1 Timothy: Fight in the Good War [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of Paul's first letter to Timothy. Written by Cynthia Green and Carol Betts. January 2005.

  2 Timothy: Tell God's Message to People [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of Paul's second letter to Timothy. Written by Cynthia Green and Carol Betts. January 2005.

  Titus: Show Everyone how good God’s Message is [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of Paul's letter to Titus. Written by Carol Betts. August 2003.

  Philemon: The Slave Who Ran Away [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of the letter to Philemon. Written by Rachel Sivalia and Ruth Davies. October 2003.

  Hebrews: Jesus is the Only Way to God [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of the letter to the Hebrews. Written by Carol Betts. July 2003.

  James: How to Live for Jesus [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of the letter of James. Written by Cynthia Green, Ian Mackervoy, Shirley Chapman & Sue Hunter. January 2001.

  1 Peter: Ready to Live with God [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of Peter's first letter. Written by Fiona Holburn and Dulcie Morris. April 2004.

  2 Peter: Be Strong and Watch for Jesus! [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of Peter's second letter. Written by Ruth Davies. August 2003.

  1 John: How Christians Should Love Each Other [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of John's first letter. Written by Shirley Chapman and Cynthia Green. Revised March 2005.

  2 John: The Truth about Jesus [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of John's second letter. Written by Shirley Chapman and Cynthia Green. Revised March 2005.

  3 John: A letter to a Christian Friend [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of John's third letter. Written by Shirley Chapman and Cynthia Green. Revised March 2005.

  Jude: Always Believe and Obey Only God’s True Message [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of Jude's letter. Written by Chris Oldham. October 2003.

  Revelation: Jesus Wins! [or download in RTF format]
A simple translation of the book of Revelation. Written by Carol Betts. April 2003.

This mark means that the translated Bible text has been through our Advanced Checking process. We have found it to be the consistent view of experienced translators that the logical connection of thoughts is very important in bible translation. For this reason, these documents contain, in places, sentences that are slightly more complex than a strict interpretation of EasyEnglish grammar rules would allow.

We invite you to download, print, and use any of these documents free of charge, but you must include the Copyright Statement included in each document.

Note: We have a more advanced translation of the Bible with a 2800 word vocabulary. The Bible translation is included with our Bible Commentaries. We also have a few Bible translations in our SAT Series (Semantically Analyzed Texts). These are designed for mother-tongue Bible translators who speak English as a foreign language.

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