Bible copyright information
American Standard Version (ASV), Darby Translation (Darby), Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA), King James Version (KJV), Open English Bible (OEB), Revised Version (RV), World English Bible (WEB) and Young's Literal Translation (YLT) are in the public domain.
Below is an explanation of known English versions of the Bible that are in copyright. Each version gives its title, the initials and the copyright information.
Below is an explanation of known English versions of the Bible that are in copyright. Each version gives its title, the initials and the copyright information.
21st Century King James Version (KJ21)
The Holy Bible, 21st Century King James Version® (KJ21®) Copyright ©1994 by Deuel Enterprises, Inc., Gary, SD 57237. All rights reserved.
The text of the 21st Century King James Version maybe quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic, or audio) up to and inclusive of 200 verses without prior written permission of the publisher, provided that the verses quoted do not account for more than 40 percent of the work in which they are quoted, and provided that a complete book of the Bible is not quoted.
When the 21st Century King James Version, is quoted, the following credit line must appear on the copyright page or title page of the work:
Scripture quotations taken from the 21st Century King James Version®, copyright © 1994. Used by permission of Deuel Enterprises, Inc., Gary, SD 57237. All rights reserved.
Notwithstanding the above, short quotations from the KJ21 may be used without written permission for noncommercial purposes, such as church bulletins, orders of service, posters, transparencies, etc., with the designation KJ21® affixed at the end thereof, and for brief quotations in book reviews and articles.
Quotations in excess of 200 verses or 40 percent of the work in which they are quoted, or other permission requests, must be directed to and approved in writing by Deuel Enterprises, Inc., PO Box 40, Gary, SD 57237.
Publication of any commentary or other Bible reference work produced for commercial sale that uses the 21st Century King James Version text requires written permission.
The Holy Bible, 21st Century King James Version® (KJ21®) Copyright ©1994 by Deuel Enterprises, Inc., Gary, SD 57237. All rights reserved.
The text of the 21st Century King James Version maybe quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic, or audio) up to and inclusive of 200 verses without prior written permission of the publisher, provided that the verses quoted do not account for more than 40 percent of the work in which they are quoted, and provided that a complete book of the Bible is not quoted.
When the 21st Century King James Version, is quoted, the following credit line must appear on the copyright page or title page of the work:
Scripture quotations taken from the 21st Century King James Version®, copyright © 1994. Used by permission of Deuel Enterprises, Inc., Gary, SD 57237. All rights reserved.
Notwithstanding the above, short quotations from the KJ21 may be used without written permission for noncommercial purposes, such as church bulletins, orders of service, posters, transparencies, etc., with the designation KJ21® affixed at the end thereof, and for brief quotations in book reviews and articles.
Quotations in excess of 200 verses or 40 percent of the work in which they are quoted, or other permission requests, must be directed to and approved in writing by Deuel Enterprises, Inc., PO Box 40, Gary, SD 57237.
Publication of any commentary or other Bible reference work produced for commercial sale that uses the 21st Century King James Version text requires written permission.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
The text of the Amplified® Bible may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic or audio) up to and inclusive of 500 verses without express written permission of the publisher, providing the verses do not amount to a complete book of the Bible nor do the verses quoted account for more than 25 per cent of the total work in which they are quoted.
Notice of copyright as shown below must appear on the title or copyright page of the work:
"Scripture quotations taken from the Amplified® Bible,
Copyright © 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation
Used by permission." (www.Lockman.org)
When quotations are primarily from the Amplified text on an Internet Web page (scripture quotations not from the Amplified must be identified), instead of the full copyright notice on the title page, this notice must be placed somewhere on the Web page containing the quotations:
“Scripture quotations taken from the Amplified Bible." (This notice must be a click enabled Web link to www.Lockman.org.)
When quotations from the Amplified Bible are used in not-for-sale media, such as church bulletins, orders of service, posters, transparencies or similar media, the abbreviation (AMP) may be used after the quotation. On a Web page, the abbreviation must be a click enabled Web link to www.Lockman.org.
Permission requests for commercial use that exceed the above guidelines must be directed to, and approved in writing by, The Zondervan Corporation, 5300 Patterson Avenue, S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49530, USA. Or visit www.Zondervan.com.
Permission requests for non-commercial use that exceed the above guidelines must be directed to and approved in writing by, The Lockman Foundation, PO Box 2279, La Habra, CA 90632-2279. Or visit www.Lockman.org.
The text of the Amplified® Bible may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic or audio) up to and inclusive of 500 verses without express written permission of the publisher, providing the verses do not amount to a complete book of the Bible nor do the verses quoted account for more than 25 per cent of the total work in which they are quoted.
Notice of copyright as shown below must appear on the title or copyright page of the work:
"Scripture quotations taken from the Amplified® Bible,
Copyright © 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation
Used by permission." (www.Lockman.org)
When quotations are primarily from the Amplified text on an Internet Web page (scripture quotations not from the Amplified must be identified), instead of the full copyright notice on the title page, this notice must be placed somewhere on the Web page containing the quotations:
“Scripture quotations taken from the Amplified Bible." (This notice must be a click enabled Web link to www.Lockman.org.)
When quotations from the Amplified Bible are used in not-for-sale media, such as church bulletins, orders of service, posters, transparencies or similar media, the abbreviation (AMP) may be used after the quotation. On a Web page, the abbreviation must be a click enabled Web link to www.Lockman.org.
Permission requests for commercial use that exceed the above guidelines must be directed to, and approved in writing by, The Zondervan Corporation, 5300 Patterson Avenue, S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49530, USA. Or visit www.Zondervan.com.
Permission requests for non-commercial use that exceed the above guidelines must be directed to and approved in writing by, The Lockman Foundation, PO Box 2279, La Habra, CA 90632-2279. Or visit www.Lockman.org.
Common English Bible (CEB)
All rights reserved. No part of these materials may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, except as may be expressly permitted by the 1976 Copyright Act, the 1998 Digital Millennium Copyright Act, or in writing from the publisher.
Requests for permission should be addressed to
Common English Bible
P.O. Box 801
201 Eighth Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37202-0801
or e-mailed to CEB.permissions@commonenglish.com.
When quotations from the CEB text are used in nonsalable media, such as church bulletins, orders of service, posters, transparencies, or similar media, the initials (CEB) may be used at the end of each quotation.
To obtain additional copies, visit www.CommonEnglishBible.com.
All rights reserved. No part of these materials may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, except as may be expressly permitted by the 1976 Copyright Act, the 1998 Digital Millennium Copyright Act, or in writing from the publisher.
Requests for permission should be addressed to
Common English Bible
P.O. Box 801
201 Eighth Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37202-0801
or e-mailed to CEB.permissions@commonenglish.com.
When quotations from the CEB text are used in nonsalable media, such as church bulletins, orders of service, posters, transparencies, or similar media, the initials (CEB) may be used at the end of each quotation.
To obtain additional copies, visit www.CommonEnglishBible.com.
Complete Jewish Bible (CJB)
Copyright © 1998 by David H. Stern. All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission of the publisher.
Copyright © 1998 by David H. Stern. All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission of the publisher.
Contemporary English Version (CEV)
Copyright © 1995 American Bible Society. All rights reserved.
Bible text from the Contemporary English Version (CEV) is not to be reproduced in copies or otherwise by any means except as permitted in writing by American Bible Society, 1865 Broadway, New York, NY 10023 (www.americanbible.org).
Copyright © 1995 American Bible Society. All rights reserved.
Bible text from the Contemporary English Version (CEV) is not to be reproduced in copies or otherwise by any means except as permitted in writing by American Bible Society, 1865 Broadway, New York, NY 10023 (www.americanbible.org).
Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)
Copyright © 2006 World Bible Translation Center.
Copyright © 2006 World Bible Translation Center.
English Standard Version (ESV) and English Standard Version Anglicised (ESVUK)
The ESV text may be quoted (in written, visual, or electronic form) up to and inclusive of 1000 verses without express written permission of the publisher, providing that the verses quoted do not amount to a complete book of the Bible nor do the verses quoted account for 50 percent or more of the total text of the work in which they are quoted.
The ESV text may be quoted for audio use (audio cassettes, CDs, audio television) up to 250 verses without express written permission of the publisher providing that the verses quoted do not amount to a complete book of the Bible nor do the verses quoted account for 50 percent or more of the total text of the work in which they are quoted.
Notice of copyright must appear as follows on the title page or copyright page of printed works quoting from the ESV, or in a corresponding location when the ESV is quoted in other media:
“Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”
When more than one translation is quoted in printed works or other media, the foregoing notice of copyright should begin as follows:
“Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from… [etc.]”; or,
“Scripture quotations marked (ESV) are from… [etc.].”
The “ESV” and “English Standard Version” are registered trademarks of Crossway. Use of either trademark requires the permission of Crossway.
When quotations from the ESV text are used in non-saleable media, such as church bulletins, orders of service, posters, transparencies, or similar media, a complete copyright notice is not required, but the initials (ESV) must appear at the end of the quotation.
Publication of any commentary or other Bible reference work produced for commercial sale that uses the English Standard Version must include written permission for use of the ESV text.
Permission requests that exceed the above guidelines must be directed to Crossway, Attn: Bible Rights, 1300 Crescent Street, Wheaton, IL 60187, USA or permissions at crossway dot org . Please allow two to four weeks for response.
Permission requests for use within the UK and EU that exceed the above guidelines must be directed to HarperCollins Publishers, Attn: Collins Bibles, 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith, London W6 8JB, England.
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) is adapted from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. All rights reserved.
The ESV text may be quoted (in written, visual, or electronic form) up to and inclusive of 1000 verses without express written permission of the publisher, providing that the verses quoted do not amount to a complete book of the Bible nor do the verses quoted account for 50 percent or more of the total text of the work in which they are quoted.
The ESV text may be quoted for audio use (audio cassettes, CDs, audio television) up to 250 verses without express written permission of the publisher providing that the verses quoted do not amount to a complete book of the Bible nor do the verses quoted account for 50 percent or more of the total text of the work in which they are quoted.
Notice of copyright must appear as follows on the title page or copyright page of printed works quoting from the ESV, or in a corresponding location when the ESV is quoted in other media:
“Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”
When more than one translation is quoted in printed works or other media, the foregoing notice of copyright should begin as follows:
“Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from… [etc.]”; or,
“Scripture quotations marked (ESV) are from… [etc.].”
The “ESV” and “English Standard Version” are registered trademarks of Crossway. Use of either trademark requires the permission of Crossway.
When quotations from the ESV text are used in non-saleable media, such as church bulletins, orders of service, posters, transparencies, or similar media, a complete copyright notice is not required, but the initials (ESV) must appear at the end of the quotation.
Publication of any commentary or other Bible reference work produced for commercial sale that uses the English Standard Version must include written permission for use of the ESV text.
Permission requests that exceed the above guidelines must be directed to Crossway, Attn: Bible Rights, 1300 Crescent Street, Wheaton, IL 60187, USA or permissions at crossway dot org . Please allow two to four weeks for response.
Permission requests for use within the UK and EU that exceed the above guidelines must be directed to HarperCollins Publishers, Attn: Collins Bibles, 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith, London W6 8JB, England.
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) is adapted from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. All rights reserved.
1599 Geneva Bible (GNV)
Geneva Bible, 1599 Edition. Published by Tolle Lege Press. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without written permission from the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations in articles, reviews, and broadcasts.
Geneva Bible, 1599 Edition. Published by Tolle Lege Press. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without written permission from the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations in articles, reviews, and broadcasts.
God's Word Translation (GW)
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means - for example, electronic, photocopy, recording - without prior written permission of the publisher.
Up to 500 Scripture verses may be quoted in any form (printed, written, visual, electronic, or audio) without written permission, provided that no more than half of any one book of the Bible is quoted, and the verses quoted do not amount to 25 per cent of the text of the product in which they are quoted.
If the quotation is used in a product that is not for sale, the designation GW must always appear following each quotation.
If the quotation is used in a product that is for sale, the following copyright notice must be used: Scripture is taken from GOD’S WORD®, © 1995 God’s Word to the Nations. Used by permission of Baker Publishing Group.
For quotations over 500 verses and/or questions about these policies, please email our Permissions Coordinator (permissions@bakerpublishinggroup.com) or write to Baker Publishing Group, Attn. Permissions Department, P.O. Box 6287, Grand Rapids MI 49516. You may also contact the Permissions Coordinator through our website: www.bakerpublishinggroup.com.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means - for example, electronic, photocopy, recording - without prior written permission of the publisher.
Up to 500 Scripture verses may be quoted in any form (printed, written, visual, electronic, or audio) without written permission, provided that no more than half of any one book of the Bible is quoted, and the verses quoted do not amount to 25 per cent of the text of the product in which they are quoted.
If the quotation is used in a product that is not for sale, the designation GW must always appear following each quotation.
If the quotation is used in a product that is for sale, the following copyright notice must be used: Scripture is taken from GOD’S WORD®, © 1995 God’s Word to the Nations. Used by permission of Baker Publishing Group.
For quotations over 500 verses and/or questions about these policies, please email our Permissions Coordinator (permissions@bakerpublishinggroup.com) or write to Baker Publishing Group, Attn. Permissions Department, P.O. Box 6287, Grand Rapids MI 49516. You may also contact the Permissions Coordinator through our website: www.bakerpublishinggroup.com.
Good News Translation (GNT)
Good News Translation® (Today’s English Version, Second Edition)
Copyright © 1992 American Bible Society. All rights reserved.
Bible text from the Good News Translation is not to be reproduced in copies or otherwise by any means except as permitted in writing by American Bible Society, 1865 Broadway, New York, NY 10023 (www.americanbible.org).
Good News Translation® (Today’s English Version, Second Edition)
Copyright © 1992 American Bible Society. All rights reserved.
Bible text from the Good News Translation is not to be reproduced in copies or otherwise by any means except as permitted in writing by American Bible Society, 1865 Broadway, New York, NY 10023 (www.americanbible.org).
Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
The text of the Holman Christian Standard Bible may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic, or audio) up to and inclusive of 250 verses without the written permission of the publisher, provided that the verses quoted do not account for more than 20 percent of the work in which they are quoted, and provided that a complete book of the Bible is not quoted. When the HCSB is quoted, one of the following credit lines must appear on the copyright page or title page of the work:
Scripture quotations marked HCSB are taken from the Holman Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Holman Christian Standard Bible®, Holman CSB®, and HCSB® are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers.
Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holman Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Holman Christian Standard Bible®, Holman CSB®, and HCSB® are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers.
The text of the Holman Christian Standard Bible may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic, or audio) up to and inclusive of 250 verses without the written permission of the publisher, provided that the verses quoted do not account for more than 20 percent of the work in which they are quoted, and provided that a complete book of the Bible is not quoted. When the HCSB is quoted, one of the following credit lines must appear on the copyright page or title page of the work:
Scripture quotations marked HCSB are taken from the Holman Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Holman Christian Standard Bible®, Holman CSB®, and HCSB® are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers.
Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holman Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Holman Christian Standard Bible®, Holman CSB®, and HCSB® are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers.
International Children's Bible (ICB)
Fair Use Guidelines: (all must apply)
1. No more than 250 verses quoted in total.
2. Scripture does not make up more than 25 per cent of the total text.
3. Scripture does not account for an entire book of the Bible.
4. All Scripture must be properly cited (see below).
Scripture from the ICB may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic, or audio) up to two hundred fifty (250) verses or less without written permission, as long as the Scripture does not make up more than 25 per cent of the total text in the work and the Scripture is not being quoted in commentary or another Biblical reference work. If an entire book of the Bible is being reproduced, regardless of verse count, written permission is required.
Not covered by Fair Use:
1. Scripture on a product in which the verse stands alone such as artwork, notecards, crafts, novelty products, jewelry.
2. Use of charts, maps, illustrations, footnotes, study notes, reference material, and the like.
3. Fair use guidelines do not apply to smart phone applications, media platforms, websites, or related digital products.
4. For all requested musical uses, please complete the permission form.
5. If you are interested in using an entire book of the Bible or an entire Bible translation, please contact the licensing department.
Please note: Churches requesting to use a small selection of material for church bulletins, sermons or classroom use that falls within our “fair use” guidelines, formal written permission is not necessary. Churches may use stand-alone quotations/scriptures in sermons, bulletins, newsletters, or projected in a worship setting without asking written permission provided the translation is correctly cited.
Copyright Notice:
Scripture taken from the International Children's Bible®. Copyright © 1986, 1988, 1999 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Questions about the policy or the specific use: All permission discussions must be handled in writing.
Thomas Nelson Permissions
Thomas Nelson, Inc.
Attn: Permissions
PO Box 141000
Nashville, TN 37214
For further information and guidelines, please go http://www.thomasnelson.com/consumer/dept.asp?dept_id=190660&TopLevel_id=190000
Fair Use Guidelines: (all must apply)
1. No more than 250 verses quoted in total.
2. Scripture does not make up more than 25 per cent of the total text.
3. Scripture does not account for an entire book of the Bible.
4. All Scripture must be properly cited (see below).
Scripture from the ICB may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic, or audio) up to two hundred fifty (250) verses or less without written permission, as long as the Scripture does not make up more than 25 per cent of the total text in the work and the Scripture is not being quoted in commentary or another Biblical reference work. If an entire book of the Bible is being reproduced, regardless of verse count, written permission is required.
Not covered by Fair Use:
1. Scripture on a product in which the verse stands alone such as artwork, notecards, crafts, novelty products, jewelry.
2. Use of charts, maps, illustrations, footnotes, study notes, reference material, and the like.
3. Fair use guidelines do not apply to smart phone applications, media platforms, websites, or related digital products.
4. For all requested musical uses, please complete the permission form.
5. If you are interested in using an entire book of the Bible or an entire Bible translation, please contact the licensing department.
Please note: Churches requesting to use a small selection of material for church bulletins, sermons or classroom use that falls within our “fair use” guidelines, formal written permission is not necessary. Churches may use stand-alone quotations/scriptures in sermons, bulletins, newsletters, or projected in a worship setting without asking written permission provided the translation is correctly cited.
Copyright Notice:
Scripture taken from the International Children's Bible®. Copyright © 1986, 1988, 1999 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Questions about the policy or the specific use: All permission discussions must be handled in writing.
Thomas Nelson Permissions
Thomas Nelson, Inc.
Attn: Permissions
PO Box 141000
Nashville, TN 37214
For further information and guidelines, please go http://www.thomasnelson.com/consumer/dept.asp?dept_id=190660&TopLevel_id=190000
J.B. Phillips New Testament (Phillips)
J. B. Phillips, "The New Testament in Modern English", 1962 edition, published by HarperCollins.
J. B. Phillips, "The New Testament in Modern English", 1962 edition, published by HarperCollins.
Knox Bible (KNOX)
© Westminster Diocese
© Westminster Diocese
Lexham English Bible (LEB)
You can give away the Lexham English Bible, but you can't sell it on its own. If the LEB comprises less than 25 per cent of the content of a larger work, you can sell it as part of that work.
If you give away the LEB for use with a commercial product, or sell a work containing more than 1,000 verses from the LEB, you must annually report the number of units sold, distributed, and/or downloaded.
You must always attribute quotations of the LEB.
If you quote less than 100 verses of the LEB in a single work you can attribute it by simply adding (LEB) after the quotation. Longer quotations, or use of 100 or more verses in a single work, must be accompanied by the following statement:
Scripture quotations marked (LEB) are from the Lexham English Bible. Copyright 2010 Logos Bible Software. Lexham is a registered trademark of Logos Bible Software.
In electronic use, link "LEB" and "Lexham English Bible" to http://www.lexhamenglishbible.com, and "Logos Bible Software" to http://www.logos.com. If all quotations are unmarked and from the LEB, you may remove "marked (LEB) are" from the statement.
In support of non-English Bible translation, non-profit organizations may use 50 per cent as the maximum portion the LEB may comprise of a work offered for sale. (This specifically allows the creation and commercial sale of diglot Bibles.)
Lexham is a registered trademark of Logos Bible Software. You may use LEB or Lexham English Bible to refer to the Lexham English Bible, but may not use the Lexham trademark as any part of the name of a larger work quoting or containing it.
You can give away the Lexham English Bible, but you can't sell it on its own. If the LEB comprises less than 25 per cent of the content of a larger work, you can sell it as part of that work.
If you give away the LEB for use with a commercial product, or sell a work containing more than 1,000 verses from the LEB, you must annually report the number of units sold, distributed, and/or downloaded.
You must always attribute quotations of the LEB.
If you quote less than 100 verses of the LEB in a single work you can attribute it by simply adding (LEB) after the quotation. Longer quotations, or use of 100 or more verses in a single work, must be accompanied by the following statement:
Scripture quotations marked (LEB) are from the Lexham English Bible. Copyright 2010 Logos Bible Software. Lexham is a registered trademark of Logos Bible Software.
In electronic use, link "LEB" and "Lexham English Bible" to http://www.lexhamenglishbible.com, and "Logos Bible Software" to http://www.logos.com. If all quotations are unmarked and from the LEB, you may remove "marked (LEB) are" from the statement.
In support of non-English Bible translation, non-profit organizations may use 50 per cent as the maximum portion the LEB may comprise of a work offered for sale. (This specifically allows the creation and commercial sale of diglot Bibles.)
Lexham is a registered trademark of Logos Bible Software. You may use LEB or Lexham English Bible to refer to the Lexham English Bible, but may not use the Lexham trademark as any part of the name of a larger work quoting or containing it.
Mounce Reverse-Interlinear New Testament (MOUNCE)
"Mounce Reverse-Interlinear™ New Testament" is a copyrighted title of Robert H Mounce (the father) and William D. Mounce (the son). Use of the title requires the written, prior permission of the Mounces.
“Reverse-Interlinear” is a trademark of William D. Mounce.
You are free to cite as much of the translation as you wish. If you cite over 500 words, the name of the translation should be given, or the abbreviation MOUNCE with a link to www.teknia.com/reverse-interlinear.
When the MOUNCE is quoted in works that exceed the above fair use clause, notice of copyright must appear on the title or copyright page or opening screen of the work (whichever is appropriate) as follows: THE MOUNCE REVERSE-INTERLINEAR NEW TESTAMENT Copyright © 2011 by Robert H Mounce and William D Mounce. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
The MOUNCE has been made available on the Internet for your personal use only. Any other use including, but not limited to, copying or reposting on the Internet is prohibited. The MOUNCE may not be altered or modified in any form. The MOUNCE may not be sold or otherwise offered for sale.
Any work produced for commercial sale that uses the MOUNCE must obtain written permission for the use of the text. Requests can be made at Teknia.com/contact.
"Mounce Reverse-Interlinear™ New Testament" is a copyrighted title of Robert H Mounce (the father) and William D. Mounce (the son). Use of the title requires the written, prior permission of the Mounces.
“Reverse-Interlinear” is a trademark of William D. Mounce.
You are free to cite as much of the translation as you wish. If you cite over 500 words, the name of the translation should be given, or the abbreviation MOUNCE with a link to www.teknia.com/reverse-interlinear.
When the MOUNCE is quoted in works that exceed the above fair use clause, notice of copyright must appear on the title or copyright page or opening screen of the work (whichever is appropriate) as follows: THE MOUNCE REVERSE-INTERLINEAR NEW TESTAMENT Copyright © 2011 by Robert H Mounce and William D Mounce. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
The MOUNCE has been made available on the Internet for your personal use only. Any other use including, but not limited to, copying or reposting on the Internet is prohibited. The MOUNCE may not be altered or modified in any form. The MOUNCE may not be sold or otherwise offered for sale.
Any work produced for commercial sale that uses the MOUNCE must obtain written permission for the use of the text. Requests can be made at Teknia.com/contact.
Names of God Bible (NOG)
The Names of God Bible (without notes) © 2011 by Baker Publishing Group.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—for example, electronic, photocopy, recording—without prior written permission of the publisher.
Up to 500 Scripture verses may be quoted in any form (printed, written, visual, electronic, or audio) without written permission, provided that no more than half of any one book of the Bible is quoted, and the verses quoted do not amount to 25 per cent of the text of the product in which they are quoted.
If the quotation is used in a product that is not for sale, the designation—GW—must always appear following each quotation.
If the quotation is used in a product that is for sale, the following copyright notice must be used: Scripture is taken from GOD’S WORD®, © 1995 God’s Word to the Nations. Used by permission of Baker Publishing Group.
For quotations over 500 verses and/or questions about these policies, please email our Permissions Coordinator (permissions@bakerpublishinggroup.com) or write to Baker Publishing Group, Attn. Permissions Department, P.O. Box 6287, Grand Rapids MI 49516. You may also contact the Permissions Coordinator through our website: www.bakerpublishinggroup.com.
The Names of God Bible (without notes) © 2011 by Baker Publishing Group.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—for example, electronic, photocopy, recording—without prior written permission of the publisher.
Up to 500 Scripture verses may be quoted in any form (printed, written, visual, electronic, or audio) without written permission, provided that no more than half of any one book of the Bible is quoted, and the verses quoted do not amount to 25 per cent of the text of the product in which they are quoted.
If the quotation is used in a product that is not for sale, the designation—GW—must always appear following each quotation.
If the quotation is used in a product that is for sale, the following copyright notice must be used: Scripture is taken from GOD’S WORD®, © 1995 God’s Word to the Nations. Used by permission of Baker Publishing Group.
For quotations over 500 verses and/or questions about these policies, please email our Permissions Coordinator (permissions@bakerpublishinggroup.com) or write to Baker Publishing Group, Attn. Permissions Department, P.O. Box 6287, Grand Rapids MI 49516. You may also contact the Permissions Coordinator through our website: www.bakerpublishinggroup.com.
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
The text of the New American Standard Bible® may be quoted and/or reprinted up to and inclusive of 500 verses without express written permission of The Lockman Foundation, providing the verses do not amount to a complete book of the Bible nor do the verses quoted account for more than 25 per cent of the total work in which they are quoted.
Notice of copyright must appear on the title or copyright page of the work as follows:
"Scripture taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE®, Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission."
Quotations and/or reprints in excess of the above limitations, or other permission requests, must be submitted online or directed to and approved in writing by The Lockman Foundation, PO Box 2279, La Habra, CA 90631, (714) 879-3055.
The text of the New American Standard Bible® may be quoted and/or reprinted up to and inclusive of 500 verses without express written permission of The Lockman Foundation, providing the verses do not amount to a complete book of the Bible nor do the verses quoted account for more than 25 per cent of the total work in which they are quoted.
Notice of copyright must appear on the title or copyright page of the work as follows:
"Scripture taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE®, Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission."
Quotations and/or reprints in excess of the above limitations, or other permission requests, must be submitted online or directed to and approved in writing by The Lockman Foundation, PO Box 2279, La Habra, CA 90631, (714) 879-3055.
New Century Version (NCV)
Fair Use Guidelines: (all must apply)
1. No more than 250 verses quoted in total.
2. Scripture does not make up more than 25 per cent of the total text.
3. Scripture does not account for an entire book of the Bible.
4. All Scripture must be properly cited (see below).
Scripture from the NCV may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic, or audio) up to two hundred fifty (250) verses or less without written permission, as long as the Scripture does not make up more than 25 per cent of the total text in the work and the Scripture is not being quoted in commentary or another Biblical reference work. If an entire book of the Bible is being reproduced, regardless of verse count, written permission is required.
Not covered by Fair Use:
1. Scripture on a product in which the verse stands alone such as artwork, notecards, crafts, novelty products, jewelry.
2. Use of charts, maps, illustrations, footnotes, study notes, reference material, and the like.
3. Fair use guidelines do not apply to smart phone applications, media platforms, websites, or related digital products.
4. For all requested musical uses, please complete the permission form.
5. If you are interested in using an entire book of the Bible or an entire Bible translation, please contact the licensing department.
Please note: Churches requesting to use a small selection of material for church bulletins, sermons or classroom use that falls within our “fair use” guidelines, formal written permission is not necessary. Churches may use stand-alone quotations/scriptures in sermons, bulletins, newsletters, or projected in a worship setting without asking written permission provided the translation is correctly cited.
Copyright Notice:
Scripture taken from the New Century Version®. Copyright © 2005 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Questions about the policy or the specific use: All permission discussions must be handled in writing.
Thomas Nelson Permissions
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Fair Use Guidelines: (all must apply)
1. No more than 250 verses quoted in total.
2. Scripture does not make up more than 25 per cent of the total text.
3. Scripture does not account for an entire book of the Bible.
4. All Scripture must be properly cited (see below).
Scripture from the NCV may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic, or audio) up to two hundred fifty (250) verses or less without written permission, as long as the Scripture does not make up more than 25 per cent of the total text in the work and the Scripture is not being quoted in commentary or another Biblical reference work. If an entire book of the Bible is being reproduced, regardless of verse count, written permission is required.
Not covered by Fair Use:
1. Scripture on a product in which the verse stands alone such as artwork, notecards, crafts, novelty products, jewelry.
2. Use of charts, maps, illustrations, footnotes, study notes, reference material, and the like.
3. Fair use guidelines do not apply to smart phone applications, media platforms, websites, or related digital products.
4. For all requested musical uses, please complete the permission form.
5. If you are interested in using an entire book of the Bible or an entire Bible translation, please contact the licensing department.
Please note: Churches requesting to use a small selection of material for church bulletins, sermons or classroom use that falls within our “fair use” guidelines, formal written permission is not necessary. Churches may use stand-alone quotations/scriptures in sermons, bulletins, newsletters, or projected in a worship setting without asking written permission provided the translation is correctly cited.
Copyright Notice:
Scripture taken from the New Century Version®. Copyright © 2005 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Questions about the policy or the specific use: All permission discussions must be handled in writing.
Thomas Nelson Permissions
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New English Translation (NET Bible®)
NET Bible® copyright ©1996-2006 by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. http://netbible.com All rights reserved.
The names: THE NET BIBLE®, NEW ENGLISH TRANSLATION COPYRIGHT © 1996 BY BIBLICAL STUDIES PRESS, L.L.C. NET Bible® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK THE NET BIBLE® LOGO, SERVICE MARK COPYRIGHT © 1997 BY BIBLICAL STUDIES PRESS, L.L.C. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
NET Bible® copyright ©1996-2006 by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. http://netbible.com All rights reserved.
The names: THE NET BIBLE®, NEW ENGLISH TRANSLATION COPYRIGHT © 1996 BY BIBLICAL STUDIES PRESS, L.L.C. NET Bible® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK THE NET BIBLE® LOGO, SERVICE MARK COPYRIGHT © 1997 BY BIBLICAL STUDIES PRESS, L.L.C. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
New International Version (NIV) and New International Version UK (NIV-UK)
The NIV text may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic or audio), up to and inclusive of 500 verses without express written permission of the publisher, providing the verses do not amount to a complete book of the Bible nor do the verses quoted account for 25 per cent or more of the total text of the work in which they are quoted.
When the NIV is quoted in works that exercise the above fair use clause, notice of copyright must appear on the title or copyright page or opening screen of the work (whichever is appropriate) as follows:
THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
When quotations from the NIV text are used in non-salable media such as church bulletins, orders of service, posters, transparencies or similar media, a complete copyright notice is not required, but the initial NIV must appear at the end of each quotation.
Any commentary or other Biblical reference work produced for commercial sale that uses the New International Version must obtain written permission for the use of the NIV text.
Permission requests for commercial use within the U.S. and Canada that exceed the above guidelines must be directed to, and approved in writing by, Zondervan, 5300 Patterson Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49530.
Permission requests for commercial use within the U.K., EEC, and EFTA countries that exceed the above guidelines must be directed to, and approved in writing by, Hodder & Stoughton Ltd., a member of the Hodder Headline Plc. Group, 338 Euston Road, London NW1 3BH.
"New International Version” and “NIV” are registered trademarks of Biblica, Inc.™.
The NIV text may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic or audio), up to and inclusive of 500 verses without express written permission of the publisher, providing the verses do not amount to a complete book of the Bible nor do the verses quoted account for 25 per cent or more of the total text of the work in which they are quoted.
When the NIV is quoted in works that exercise the above fair use clause, notice of copyright must appear on the title or copyright page or opening screen of the work (whichever is appropriate) as follows:
THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
When quotations from the NIV text are used in non-salable media such as church bulletins, orders of service, posters, transparencies or similar media, a complete copyright notice is not required, but the initial NIV must appear at the end of each quotation.
Any commentary or other Biblical reference work produced for commercial sale that uses the New International Version must obtain written permission for the use of the NIV text.
Permission requests for commercial use within the U.S. and Canada that exceed the above guidelines must be directed to, and approved in writing by, Zondervan, 5300 Patterson Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49530.
Permission requests for commercial use within the U.K., EEC, and EFTA countries that exceed the above guidelines must be directed to, and approved in writing by, Hodder & Stoughton Ltd., a member of the Hodder Headline Plc. Group, 338 Euston Road, London NW1 3BH.
"New International Version” and “NIV” are registered trademarks of Biblica, Inc.™.
New International Version 1984 (NIV1984)
The NIV text may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic or audio), up to and inclusive of 500 verses without express written permission of the publisher, providing the verses do not amount to a complete book of the Bible nor do the verses quoted account for 25 per cent or more of the total text of the work in which they are quoted.
When the NIV is quoted in works that exercise the above fair use clause, notice of copyright must appear on the title or copyright page or opening screen of the work (whichever is appropriate) as follows:
Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.The "NIV" and "New International Version" trademarks are registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica. Use of either trademark requires the permission of Biblica.
When quotations from the NIV text are used in non-salable media such as church bulletins, orders of service, posters, transparencies or similar media, a complete copyright notice is not required, but the initial NIV must appear at the end of each quotation.
Any commentary or other Biblical reference work produced for commercial sale that uses the New International Version must obtain written permission for the use of the NIV text.
Permission requests for commercial use within the U.S. and Canada that exceed the above guidelines must be directed to, and approved in writing by, Zondervan, 5300 Patterson Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49530.
Permission requests for commercial use within the U.K., EEC, and EFTA countries that exceed the above guidelines must be directed to, and approved in writing by, Hodder & Stoughton Ltd., a member of the Hodder Headline Plc. Group, 338 Euston Road, London NW1 3BH.
The NIV text may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic or audio), up to and inclusive of 500 verses without express written permission of the publisher, providing the verses do not amount to a complete book of the Bible nor do the verses quoted account for 25 per cent or more of the total text of the work in which they are quoted.
When the NIV is quoted in works that exercise the above fair use clause, notice of copyright must appear on the title or copyright page or opening screen of the work (whichever is appropriate) as follows:
Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.The "NIV" and "New International Version" trademarks are registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica. Use of either trademark requires the permission of Biblica.
When quotations from the NIV text are used in non-salable media such as church bulletins, orders of service, posters, transparencies or similar media, a complete copyright notice is not required, but the initial NIV must appear at the end of each quotation.
Any commentary or other Biblical reference work produced for commercial sale that uses the New International Version must obtain written permission for the use of the NIV text.
Permission requests for commercial use within the U.S. and Canada that exceed the above guidelines must be directed to, and approved in writing by, Zondervan, 5300 Patterson Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49530.
Permission requests for commercial use within the U.K., EEC, and EFTA countries that exceed the above guidelines must be directed to, and approved in writing by, Hodder & Stoughton Ltd., a member of the Hodder Headline Plc. Group, 338 Euston Road, London NW1 3BH.
New King James Version (NKJV)
Fair Use Guidelines: (all must apply)
1. No more than 250 verses quoted in total.
2. Scripture does not make up more than 25 per cent of the total text.
3. Scripture does not account for an entire book of the Bible.
4. All Scripture must be properly cited (see below).
Scripture from the NKJV may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic, or audio) up to two hundred fifty (250) verses or less without written permission, as long as the Scripture does not make up more than 25 per cent of the total text in the work and the Scripture is not being quoted in commentary or another Biblical reference work. If an entire book of the Bible is being reproduced, regardless of verse count, written permission is required.
Not covered by Fair Use:
1. Scripture on a product in which the verse stands alone such as artwork, notecards, crafts, novelty products, jewelry.
2. Use of charts, maps, illustrations, footnotes, study notes, reference material, and the like.
3. Fair use guidelines do not apply to smart phone applications, media platforms, websites, or related digital products.
4. For all requested musical uses, please complete the permission form.
5. If you are interested in using an entire book of the Bible or an entire Bible translation, please contact the licensing department.
Please note: Churches requesting to use a small selection of material for church bulletins, sermons or classroom use that falls within our “fair use” guidelines, formal written permission is not necessary. Churches may use stand-alone quotations/scriptures in sermons, bulletins, newsletters, or projected in a worship setting without asking written permission provided the translation is correctly cited.
Copyright Notices:
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Questions about the policy or the specific use: All permission discussions must be handled in writing.
Thomas Nelson Permissions
Thomas Nelson, Inc.
Attn: Permissions
PO Box 141000
Nashville, TN 37214
For further information and guidelines, please go http://www.thomasnelson.com/consumer/dept.asp?dept_id=190660&TopLevel_id=190000
Fair Use Guidelines: (all must apply)
1. No more than 250 verses quoted in total.
2. Scripture does not make up more than 25 per cent of the total text.
3. Scripture does not account for an entire book of the Bible.
4. All Scripture must be properly cited (see below).
Scripture from the NKJV may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic, or audio) up to two hundred fifty (250) verses or less without written permission, as long as the Scripture does not make up more than 25 per cent of the total text in the work and the Scripture is not being quoted in commentary or another Biblical reference work. If an entire book of the Bible is being reproduced, regardless of verse count, written permission is required.
Not covered by Fair Use:
1. Scripture on a product in which the verse stands alone such as artwork, notecards, crafts, novelty products, jewelry.
2. Use of charts, maps, illustrations, footnotes, study notes, reference material, and the like.
3. Fair use guidelines do not apply to smart phone applications, media platforms, websites, or related digital products.
4. For all requested musical uses, please complete the permission form.
5. If you are interested in using an entire book of the Bible or an entire Bible translation, please contact the licensing department.
Please note: Churches requesting to use a small selection of material for church bulletins, sermons or classroom use that falls within our “fair use” guidelines, formal written permission is not necessary. Churches may use stand-alone quotations/scriptures in sermons, bulletins, newsletters, or projected in a worship setting without asking written permission provided the translation is correctly cited.
Copyright Notices:
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Questions about the policy or the specific use: All permission discussions must be handled in writing.
Thomas Nelson Permissions
Thomas Nelson, Inc.
Attn: Permissions
PO Box 141000
Nashville, TN 37214
For further information and guidelines, please go http://www.thomasnelson.com/consumer/dept.asp?dept_id=190660&TopLevel_id=190000
New Life Version (NLV)
© Christian Literature International.
© Christian Literature International.
New Living Translation (NLT)
Holy Bible, New Living Translation copyright © 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved. New Living, NLT, and the New Living Translation logo are registered trademarks of Tyndale House Publishers.
The text of the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic, or audio) up to and inclusive of 500 verses without express written permission of the publisher, provided that the verses quoted do not account for more than 25 percent of the work in which they are quoted, and provided that a complete book of the Bible is not quoted.
When the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, is quoted, one of the following credit lines must appear on the copyright page or title page of the work:
Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved.
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved.
Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved.
When quotations from the NLT text are used in non-salable media, such as church bulletins, orders of service, newsletters, transparencies, or similar media, a complete copyright notice is not required, but the initials (NLT) must appear at the end of each quotation.
Publication of any commentary or other Bible reference work produced for commercial sale that uses the New Living Translation requires written permission for use of the NLT text.
New Living Translation, NLT, and the New Living Translation logo are registered trademarks of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Holy Bible, New Living Translation copyright © 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved. New Living, NLT, and the New Living Translation logo are registered trademarks of Tyndale House Publishers.
The text of the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic, or audio) up to and inclusive of 500 verses without express written permission of the publisher, provided that the verses quoted do not account for more than 25 percent of the work in which they are quoted, and provided that a complete book of the Bible is not quoted.
When the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, is quoted, one of the following credit lines must appear on the copyright page or title page of the work:
Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved.
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved.
Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved.
When quotations from the NLT text are used in non-salable media, such as church bulletins, orders of service, newsletters, transparencies, or similar media, a complete copyright notice is not required, but the initials (NLT) must appear at the end of each quotation.
Publication of any commentary or other Bible reference work produced for commercial sale that uses the New Living Translation requires written permission for use of the NLT text.
New Living Translation, NLT, and the New Living Translation logo are registered trademarks of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Message
The Message text may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic, or audio), up to and inclusive of five hundred (500) verses, without express written permission of the publisher, NavPress Publishing Group, providing the verses quoted do not amount to a complete book of the Bible and do not account for 25 per cent or more of the total text of the work in which they are quoted.
Notice of copyright must appear as follows on either the title page or the copyright page of the work in which The Message is quoted: "Scripture taken from The Message. Copyright © 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002. Used by permission of NavPress Publishing Group."
When quotations from The Message text are used in nonsaleable media, such as church bulletins, orders of service, posters, transparencies, or similar media, a complete copyright notice is not required, but "The Message" must appear at the end of each quotation.
Permission requests for commercial and noncommercial use that exceed the above guidelines must be directed to and approved in writing by NavPress Publishing Group, Permissions, P.O. Box 35001, Colorado Springs, CO 80935. (http://www.messagebible.com)
The Message text may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic, or audio), up to and inclusive of five hundred (500) verses, without express written permission of the publisher, NavPress Publishing Group, providing the verses quoted do not amount to a complete book of the Bible and do not account for 25 per cent or more of the total text of the work in which they are quoted.
Notice of copyright must appear as follows on either the title page or the copyright page of the work in which The Message is quoted: "Scripture taken from The Message. Copyright © 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002. Used by permission of NavPress Publishing Group."
When quotations from The Message text are used in nonsaleable media, such as church bulletins, orders of service, posters, transparencies, or similar media, a complete copyright notice is not required, but "The Message" must appear at the end of each quotation.
Permission requests for commercial and noncommercial use that exceed the above guidelines must be directed to and approved in writing by NavPress Publishing Group, Permissions, P.O. Box 35001, Colorado Springs, CO 80935. (http://www.messagebible.com)
New Revised Standard Version (NRSV), New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE), New Revised Standard Version Anglicised (NRSVA), and New Revised Standard Version Anglicised Catholic Edition (NRSVACE)
GRATIS USE POLICY
Up to 500 verses of the NRSV may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic or audio) without charge and without obtaining written permission provided that all of the following conditions are met:
a. The total number of verses quoted is: less than an entire book of the Bible, and less than 500 verses (total), and less than 50 percent of the total number of words in the work in which they are quoted.
b. No changes are made to the text. All quotations must be accurate to the text, including all appropriate punctuation, capitalization, etc. unless specifically approved to the contrary prior to publication.
c. The applicable notice of copyright must appear in an appropriate location in the publication in which they are quoted.
ALL OTHER USES
If a proposed use of the NRSV text is outside the Gratis Use Policy, then please submit a request for permission.
For requests to publish a print or electronic edition of the entire NRSV Bible, or the Old Testament (only), or the New Testament (only) that will be distributed anywhere in the world except for the UK, contact HarperOne: NRSVBibles@harpercollins.com
For all other requests, contact NRSVCopyright@aol.com. This includes requests to use NRSV excerpts in a print or electronic product, to publish all or portions of the NRSV in an audio product, to publish the NRSV in the UK, or to use NRSV excerpts in any way that exceeds the Gratis Use Policy.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
The following copyright notice must appear on the title or copyright page or opening screen of the work (whichever is appropriate) as follows:
Scripture quotations are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
When quoting a very limited number of verses in non-sale media (e.g., church bulletins), the entire credit line is not required; however, "NRSV" must appear after the verse citation. For example: Psalm 23:1-2 (NRSV), John 3:16 (NRSV)
See also http://www.nrsv.net/contact/licensing-permissions/
OTHER INFORMATION
The NRSV translation is copyrighted by the National Council of Churches. All rights reserved.
No part of these materials may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, except as may be expressly permitted by the Gratis Use Policy (above), the 1976 Copyright Act, the 1998 Digital Millennium Copyright Act, or via a valid license issued by the copyright owner’s authorized copyright representative. Any other use including, but not limited to, copying or re-posting on the Internet is prohibited.
The NRSV translations is not shareware. The NRSV translation may not be duplicated or otherwise made available via open source software.
These Scriptures may not be altered or modified in any form and must remain in their original context.
GRATIS USE POLICY
Up to 500 verses of the NRSV may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic or audio) without charge and without obtaining written permission provided that all of the following conditions are met:
a. The total number of verses quoted is: less than an entire book of the Bible, and less than 500 verses (total), and less than 50 percent of the total number of words in the work in which they are quoted.
b. No changes are made to the text. All quotations must be accurate to the text, including all appropriate punctuation, capitalization, etc. unless specifically approved to the contrary prior to publication.
c. The applicable notice of copyright must appear in an appropriate location in the publication in which they are quoted.
ALL OTHER USES
If a proposed use of the NRSV text is outside the Gratis Use Policy, then please submit a request for permission.
For requests to publish a print or electronic edition of the entire NRSV Bible, or the Old Testament (only), or the New Testament (only) that will be distributed anywhere in the world except for the UK, contact HarperOne: NRSVBibles@harpercollins.com
For all other requests, contact NRSVCopyright@aol.com. This includes requests to use NRSV excerpts in a print or electronic product, to publish all or portions of the NRSV in an audio product, to publish the NRSV in the UK, or to use NRSV excerpts in any way that exceeds the Gratis Use Policy.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
The following copyright notice must appear on the title or copyright page or opening screen of the work (whichever is appropriate) as follows:
Scripture quotations are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
When quoting a very limited number of verses in non-sale media (e.g., church bulletins), the entire credit line is not required; however, "NRSV" must appear after the verse citation. For example: Psalm 23:1-2 (NRSV), John 3:16 (NRSV)
See also http://www.nrsv.net/contact/licensing-permissions/
OTHER INFORMATION
The NRSV translation is copyrighted by the National Council of Churches. All rights reserved.
No part of these materials may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, except as may be expressly permitted by the Gratis Use Policy (above), the 1976 Copyright Act, the 1998 Digital Millennium Copyright Act, or via a valid license issued by the copyright owner’s authorized copyright representative. Any other use including, but not limited to, copying or re-posting on the Internet is prohibited.
The NRSV translations is not shareware. The NRSV translation may not be duplicated or otherwise made available via open source software.
These Scriptures may not be altered or modified in any form and must remain in their original context.
Orthodox Jewish Bible (OJB)
The Orthodox Jewish Bible fourth edition, OJB. Copyright 2002, 2003, 2008, 2010, 2011 by Artists for Israel International. All rights reserved.
The Orthodox Jewish Bible fourth edition, OJB. Copyright 2002, 2003, 2008, 2010, 2011 by Artists for Israel International. All rights reserved.
Revised Standard Version (RSV) and Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE)
GRATIS USE POLICY
Up to 500 verses of the RSV may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic or audio) without charge and without obtaining written permission provided that all of the following conditions are met:
a. The total number of verses quoted is: less than an entire book of the Bible, and less than 500 verses (total), and less than 50 percent of the total number of words in the work in which they are quoted
b. No changes are made to the text. All quotations must be accurate to the text, including all appropriate punctuation, capitalization, etc. unless specifically approved to the contrary prior to publication.
c. The applicable notice of copyright must appear in an appropriate location in the publication in which they are quoted.
ALL OTHER USES
If a proposed use of the RSV text is outside the Gratis Use Policy, then please submit a request for permission.
For requests to publish a print or electronic edition of the entire RSV Bible, or the Old Testament (only), or the New Testament (only) that will be distributed anywhere in the world except for the UK, contact HarperOne: NRSVBibles@harpercollins.com
For all other requests, contact NRSVCopyright@aol.com. This includes requests to use RSV excerpts in a print or electronic product, to publish all or portions of the RSV in an audio product, to publish the RSV in the UK, or to use RSV excerpts in any way that exceeds the Gratis Use Policy.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
The following copyright notice must appear on the title or copyright page or opening screen of the work (whichever is appropriate) as follows:
Scripture quotations are from the Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1946, 1952 and 1971 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
When quoting a very limited number of verses in non-sale media (e.g., church bulletins), the entire credit line is not required; however, "RSV" must appear after the verse citation. For example: Psalm 23:1-2 (RSV), John 3:16 (RSV)
See also http://www.nrsv.net/contact/licensing-permissions/
OTHER INFORMATION
The RSV translation is copyrighted by the National Council of Churches. All rights reserved.
No part of these materials may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, except as may be expressly permitted by the Gratis Use Policy (above), the 1976 Copyright Act, the 1998 Digital Millennium Copyright Act, or via a valid license issued by the copyright owner’s authorized copyright representative. Any other use including, but not limited to, copying or re-posting on the Internet is prohibited.
The RSV translation is not shareware. The RSV translation may not be duplicated or otherwise made available via open source software.
These Scriptures may not be altered or modified in any form and must remain in their original context.
GRATIS USE POLICY
Up to 500 verses of the RSV may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic or audio) without charge and without obtaining written permission provided that all of the following conditions are met:
a. The total number of verses quoted is: less than an entire book of the Bible, and less than 500 verses (total), and less than 50 percent of the total number of words in the work in which they are quoted
b. No changes are made to the text. All quotations must be accurate to the text, including all appropriate punctuation, capitalization, etc. unless specifically approved to the contrary prior to publication.
c. The applicable notice of copyright must appear in an appropriate location in the publication in which they are quoted.
ALL OTHER USES
If a proposed use of the RSV text is outside the Gratis Use Policy, then please submit a request for permission.
For requests to publish a print or electronic edition of the entire RSV Bible, or the Old Testament (only), or the New Testament (only) that will be distributed anywhere in the world except for the UK, contact HarperOne: NRSVBibles@harpercollins.com
For all other requests, contact NRSVCopyright@aol.com. This includes requests to use RSV excerpts in a print or electronic product, to publish all or portions of the RSV in an audio product, to publish the RSV in the UK, or to use RSV excerpts in any way that exceeds the Gratis Use Policy.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
The following copyright notice must appear on the title or copyright page or opening screen of the work (whichever is appropriate) as follows:
Scripture quotations are from the Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1946, 1952 and 1971 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
When quoting a very limited number of verses in non-sale media (e.g., church bulletins), the entire credit line is not required; however, "RSV" must appear after the verse citation. For example: Psalm 23:1-2 (RSV), John 3:16 (RSV)
See also http://www.nrsv.net/contact/licensing-permissions/
OTHER INFORMATION
The RSV translation is copyrighted by the National Council of Churches. All rights reserved.
No part of these materials may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, except as may be expressly permitted by the Gratis Use Policy (above), the 1976 Copyright Act, the 1998 Digital Millennium Copyright Act, or via a valid license issued by the copyright owner’s authorized copyright representative. Any other use including, but not limited to, copying or re-posting on the Internet is prohibited.
The RSV translation is not shareware. The RSV translation may not be duplicated or otherwise made available via open source software.
These Scriptures may not be altered or modified in any form and must remain in their original context.
The Expanded Bible (EXB)
Fair Use Guidelines: (all must apply)
1. No more than 250 verses quoted in total.
2. Scripture does not make up more than 25 per cent of the total text.
3. Scripture does not account for an entire book of the Bible.
4. All Scripture must be properly cited (see below).
Scripture from The Expanded Bible may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic, or audio) up to two hundred fifty (250) verses or less without written permission, as long as the Scripture does not make up more than 25 per cent of the total text in the work and the Scripture is not being quoted in commentary or another Biblical reference work. If an entire book of the Bible is being reproduced, regardless of verse count, written permission is required.
Not covered by Fair Use:
1. Scripture on a product in which the verse stands alone such as artwork, notecards, crafts, novelty products, jewelry.
2. Use of charts, maps, illustrations, footnotes, study notes, reference material, and the like.
3. Fair use guidelines do not apply to smart phone applications, media platforms, websites, or related digital products.
4. For all requested musical uses, please complete the permission form.
5. If you are interested in using an entire book of the Bible or an entire Bible translation, please contact the licensing department.
Please note: Churches requesting to use a small selection of material for church bulletins, sermons or classroom use that falls within our “fair use” guidelines, formal written permission is not necessary. Churches may use stand-alone quotations/scriptures in sermons, bulletins, newsletters, or projected in a worship setting without asking written permission provided the translation is correctly cited.
Copyright Notice:
The Expanded Bible: Scripture taken from The Expanded Bible. Copyright ©2011 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Questions about the policy or the specific use: All permission discussions must be handled in writing.
Thomas Nelson Permissions
Thomas Nelson, Inc.
Attn: Permissions
PO Box 141000
Nashville, TN 37214
For further information and guidelines, please go http://www.thomasnelson.com/consumer/dept.asp?dept_id=190660&TopLevel_id=190000
Fair Use Guidelines: (all must apply)
1. No more than 250 verses quoted in total.
2. Scripture does not make up more than 25 per cent of the total text.
3. Scripture does not account for an entire book of the Bible.
4. All Scripture must be properly cited (see below).
Scripture from The Expanded Bible may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic, or audio) up to two hundred fifty (250) verses or less without written permission, as long as the Scripture does not make up more than 25 per cent of the total text in the work and the Scripture is not being quoted in commentary or another Biblical reference work. If an entire book of the Bible is being reproduced, regardless of verse count, written permission is required.
Not covered by Fair Use:
1. Scripture on a product in which the verse stands alone such as artwork, notecards, crafts, novelty products, jewelry.
2. Use of charts, maps, illustrations, footnotes, study notes, reference material, and the like.
3. Fair use guidelines do not apply to smart phone applications, media platforms, websites, or related digital products.
4. For all requested musical uses, please complete the permission form.
5. If you are interested in using an entire book of the Bible or an entire Bible translation, please contact the licensing department.
Please note: Churches requesting to use a small selection of material for church bulletins, sermons or classroom use that falls within our “fair use” guidelines, formal written permission is not necessary. Churches may use stand-alone quotations/scriptures in sermons, bulletins, newsletters, or projected in a worship setting without asking written permission provided the translation is correctly cited.
Copyright Notice:
The Expanded Bible: Scripture taken from The Expanded Bible. Copyright ©2011 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Questions about the policy or the specific use: All permission discussions must be handled in writing.
Thomas Nelson Permissions
Thomas Nelson, Inc.
Attn: Permissions
PO Box 141000
Nashville, TN 37214
For further information and guidelines, please go http://www.thomasnelson.com/consumer/dept.asp?dept_id=190660&TopLevel_id=190000
The Voice
Fair Use Guidelines: (all must apply)
1. No more than 250 verses quoted in total.
2. Scripture does not make up more than 25 per cent of the total text.
3. Scripture does not account for an entire book of the Bible.
4. All Scripture must be properly cited (see below).
Scripture from The Voice may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic, or audio) up to two hundred fifty (250) verses or less without written permission, as long as the Scripture does not make up more than 25 per cent of the total text in the work and the Scripture is not being quoted in commentary or another Biblical reference work. If an entire book of the Bible is being reproduced, regardless of verse count, written permission is required.
Not covered by Fair Use:
1. Scripture on a product in which the verse stands alone such as artwork, notecards, crafts, novelty products, jewelry.
2. Use of charts, maps, illustrations, footnotes, study notes, reference material, and the like.
3. Fair use guidelines do not apply to smart phone applications, media platforms, websites, or related digital products.
4. For all requested musical uses, please complete the permission form.
5. If you are interested in using an entire book of the Bible or an entire Bible translation, please contact the licensing department.
Please note: Churches requesting to use a small selection of material for church bulletins, sermons or classroom use that falls within our “fair use” guidelines, formal written permission is not necessary. Churches may use stand-alone quotations/scriptures in sermons, bulletins, newsletters, or projected in a worship setting without asking written permission provided the translation is correctly cited.
Copyright Notice:
Scripture taken from The Voice™. Copyright © 2008 by Ecclesia Bible Society. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Questions about the policy or the specific use: All permission discussions must be handled in writing.
Thomas Nelson Permissions
Thomas Nelson, Inc.
Attn: Permissions
PO Box 141000
Nashville, TN 37214
For further information and guidelines, please go http://www.thomasnelson.com/consumer/dept.asp?dept_id=190660&TopLevel_id=190000
Fair Use Guidelines: (all must apply)
1. No more than 250 verses quoted in total.
2. Scripture does not make up more than 25 per cent of the total text.
3. Scripture does not account for an entire book of the Bible.
4. All Scripture must be properly cited (see below).
Scripture from The Voice may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic, or audio) up to two hundred fifty (250) verses or less without written permission, as long as the Scripture does not make up more than 25 per cent of the total text in the work and the Scripture is not being quoted in commentary or another Biblical reference work. If an entire book of the Bible is being reproduced, regardless of verse count, written permission is required.
Not covered by Fair Use:
1. Scripture on a product in which the verse stands alone such as artwork, notecards, crafts, novelty products, jewelry.
2. Use of charts, maps, illustrations, footnotes, study notes, reference material, and the like.
3. Fair use guidelines do not apply to smart phone applications, media platforms, websites, or related digital products.
4. For all requested musical uses, please complete the permission form.
5. If you are interested in using an entire book of the Bible or an entire Bible translation, please contact the licensing department.
Please note: Churches requesting to use a small selection of material for church bulletins, sermons or classroom use that falls within our “fair use” guidelines, formal written permission is not necessary. Churches may use stand-alone quotations/scriptures in sermons, bulletins, newsletters, or projected in a worship setting without asking written permission provided the translation is correctly cited.
Copyright Notice:
Scripture taken from The Voice™. Copyright © 2008 by Ecclesia Bible Society. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Questions about the policy or the specific use: All permission discussions must be handled in writing.
Thomas Nelson Permissions
Thomas Nelson, Inc.
Attn: Permissions
PO Box 141000
Nashville, TN 37214
For further information and guidelines, please go http://www.thomasnelson.com/consumer/dept.asp?dept_id=190660&TopLevel_id=190000
Today's New International Version (TNIV)
HOLY BIBLE, TODAY'S NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION® TNIV® Copyright © 2001, 2005 by Biblica®. All rights reserved worldwide.
The TNIV® text may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic or audio), up to and inclusive of 500 verses without express written permission of the publisher, providing the verses do not amount to a complete book of the Bible nor do the verses quoted account for 25 percent or more of the total text of the work in which they are quoted.
When the TNIV® is quoted in works that exercise the above fair use clause, notice of copyright must appear on the title or copyright page or opening screen of the work (whichever is appropriate) as follows:
Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, TODAY'S NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 2001, 2005 by Biblica®. Used by permission of Biblica®. All rights reserved worldwide.
"TNIV" and "Today's New International Version" are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica®. Use of either trademark requires the permission of Biblica.
When quotations from the TNIV® text are used in non-saleable media, such as church bulletins, orders of service, posters, transparencies or similar media, a complete copyright notice is not required, but the initials (TNIV®) must appear at the end of each quotation.
Any commentary or other biblical reference work produced for commercial sale that uses the Today's New International Version® must obtain written permission for the use of the TNIV® text.
Permission requests that exceed the above guidelines must be directed to, and approved in writing by, Biblica, 1820 Jet Stream Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80921.
HOLY BIBLE, TODAY'S NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION® TNIV® Copyright © 2001, 2005 by Biblica®. All rights reserved worldwide.
The TNIV® text may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic or audio), up to and inclusive of 500 verses without express written permission of the publisher, providing the verses do not amount to a complete book of the Bible nor do the verses quoted account for 25 percent or more of the total text of the work in which they are quoted.
When the TNIV® is quoted in works that exercise the above fair use clause, notice of copyright must appear on the title or copyright page or opening screen of the work (whichever is appropriate) as follows:
Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, TODAY'S NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 2001, 2005 by Biblica®. Used by permission of Biblica®. All rights reserved worldwide.
"TNIV" and "Today's New International Version" are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica®. Use of either trademark requires the permission of Biblica.
When quotations from the TNIV® text are used in non-saleable media, such as church bulletins, orders of service, posters, transparencies or similar media, a complete copyright notice is not required, but the initials (TNIV®) must appear at the end of each quotation.
Any commentary or other biblical reference work produced for commercial sale that uses the Today's New International Version® must obtain written permission for the use of the TNIV® text.
Permission requests that exceed the above guidelines must be directed to, and approved in writing by, Biblica, 1820 Jet Stream Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80921.
Worldwide English New Testament (WE)
© 1969, 1971, 1996, 1998 by SOON Educational Publications, Willington, Derby, DE65 6BN, England. You may freely quote up to 500 verses of this New Testament without permission. Please credit them if possible as "Taken from THE JESUS BOOK - The Bible in Worldwide English. Copyright SOON Educational Publications, Derby DE65 6BN, UK. Used by permission."
Permission to reprint books from this New Testament, or the entire New Testament, will normally be given on application, and we encourage the printing and distribution of, for example, an entire gospel in newspaper/bookazine format. SOON also offers free outreach papers in easy-English and other languages: http://www.internetevangelismday.com/free-papers.php
© 1969, 1971, 1996, 1998 by SOON Educational Publications, Willington, Derby, DE65 6BN, England. You may freely quote up to 500 verses of this New Testament without permission. Please credit them if possible as "Taken from THE JESUS BOOK - The Bible in Worldwide English. Copyright SOON Educational Publications, Derby DE65 6BN, UK. Used by permission."
Permission to reprint books from this New Testament, or the entire New Testament, will normally be given on application, and we encourage the printing and distribution of, for example, an entire gospel in newspaper/bookazine format. SOON also offers free outreach papers in easy-English and other languages: http://www.internetevangelismday.com/free-papers.php
Wycliffe Bible (WYC)
Wycliffe Bible Copyright © 2001 by Terence P. Noble. For extensive use, please email terry@smartt.com for further information.
Wycliffe Bible Copyright © 2001 by Terence P. Noble. For extensive use, please email terry@smartt.com for further information.
