Bible Apps

[Cedric48]

Can anyone please suggest a Bible App for my Android phone that offers, among others, the RSV translation?
As a young Christian in the 1960s I mostly used the RSV bible, and memorised some chapters. Now I am moving from paper to the bible on my phone, I want that version among others - probably also KJV and something like ESV or NASV. I would like ane App that allows you to quickly switch between versions, offers a text search tool, and audio would also be useful, but not essential.

I first tried YouVersion, but it does not offer RSV. Today I tried the Softcraft App. Its version of the KJV looked OK at a quick glance (haven't fully checked it out), but the chapter breaks in the RSV are often in the wrong place, eg in the Softcraft RSV the text shown as Lk 24:46-53 is actually the opening verses of Jn:1. The opening verses of II Tim 4 are at the end of II Tim 3, etc.

I don't mind paying for an App providing it is not exorbitantly expansive.

 

[Fortran]

Hello,

I would recommend the BibleGateway app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.csnmedia.android.bg

 

[TEX CATHOLIC]

I have one on iPhone... TRUTH LIFE.... Depending on contract, maker etc an android version may exist .... On search engine type TRUTH&LIfe bible apps they have a homepage... In fact I think... Not... 100% but I think now I did see app for something other than Apple iPhone/iPad I'd check it out...

 

[Kit Sigmon]

Can anyone please suggest a Bible App for my Android phone that offers, among others, the RSV translation?
As a young Christian in the 1960s I mostly used the RSV bible, and memorised some chapters. Now I am moving from paper to the bible on my phone, I want that version among others - probably also KJV and something like ESV or NASV. I would like ane App that allows you to quickly switch between versions, offers a text search tool, and audio would also be useful, but not essential.

I first tried YouVersion, but it does not offer RSV. Today I tried the Softcraft App. Its version of the KJV looked OK at a quick glance (haven't fully checked it out), but the chapter breaks in the RSV are often in the wrong place, eg in the Softcraft RSV the text shown as Lk 24:46-53 is actually the opening verses of Jn:1. The opening verses of II Tim 4 are at the end of II Tim 3, etc.

I don't mind paying for an App providing it is not exorbitantly expansive.

Cedric48: YouVersion has the Revised Version, is that too different from the RSV you are seeking?

 

[TEX CATHOLIC]

OKAY! I went to TRUTH & LIFE... It seems!! There is an Android version... I think it's offered as app ..Android from Amazon!! But.. It's what I use!! It's the best Bible app for a phone imho!!! Like I say on your browser type: Truth & Life Bible App. You should see a T&L HomePage! It'll tell what and where to go for each Smart Phone!! Pax.

 

[TEX CATHOLIC]

PS and it is RSV....

 

[TEX CATHOLIC]

Oh ... I looked back at your opening post in the thread.. It has an AWESOME AUDIO for the NT.. Not over top dramatized! It's cool... You can read and listen OR just read... Searching is the EASIEST I've ever had for any Bible app! I grew up with the RSV in the 70's... So if you are an RSV person... It's the "only way to fly"... everyone I've turned onto... Loves it ... I probably have at least 8 friends who now use it as primary RSV app .. And I bought one for my wife she loves it.. she wasn't even raised on RSV! Pax Et Bonum!!

 

[Sketcher]

I use ESV Bible from Crossway. It's very no-frills, it doesn't even search, but it is free and easy to browse.

 

[TEX CATHOLIC]

FOR TEXT ONLY: There is VERSE WISE it's very inexpensive.. VDUB SOFTWARE... But unlike Truth &Life BIBLE APP.. Unsure of platform availability. But it's easy to use... I'd do a search for it!! They have RSV... RSV-CE, King James and the D. Rheims ... May have others worth checking on... Pax

 

[Greg J.]

There is a program called LiveBible that has lots of versions, including one called the English Revised Version. I haven't checked into how legal it is for it to provide some of the normally-paid-for translations, though (e.g., NIV). (If anyone knows, please let me know.)