• Word changes that more precisely render the meaning of the original text and thus improve accuracy. For example, “Christ” is changed to “Messiah” when the underlying Greek functions as a title.
• A better understanding of the meaning of certain terms in the original Greek and Hebrew. References to “the Jews” are described more specifically, such as “the Jews there” or “the Jewish leaders,” when the context indicates a more precise group of people.
• Everyday language to improve understanding without changing meaning. For example, Mary is said to be “pregnant” rather than the archaic “with child,” thus reflecting language more commonly used today.
• Changes in paragraph structure, sentence structure, word order, punctuation, spelling and capitalization as well as minor word changes based on contemporary English style. For example, the TNIV omits the vocative “O” as it has fallen out of everyday use.
• Generic language where the meaning of the text was intended to include both men and women. For example, “sons of God” becomes “children of God,” and “brothers” becomes “brothers and sisters” when it is clear the original text never intended any specific gender reference.

The Committee on Bible Translation (CBT) produced the TNIV. The CBT is established to be an independent self-perpetuating body of the most renowned English-speaking linguists and scholars in the world. It was formed in 1965 and commissioned to develop the NIV, by far the most read, most trusted English translation worldwide. The CBT has an ongoing commitment to produce additional translations in the same standard of excellence as the NIV.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

2 Timothy 3:16-17

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that all God's people may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Revelation 10:10

I took the little scroll from the angel's hand and ate it. It tasted as sweet as honey in my mouth, but when I had eaten it, my stomach turned sour.

MyBible TNIVNT requires approximately 410 KB RAM for installation of the entire Bible. Download size is approximately 557 KB for PC installations and 278KB for Macintosh installations.

The TNIVNT requires the MyBible program (version 3.0 or later) which is sold separately. This edition includes the New Testament only.