About MyOwnBible
Frequently Asked Questions
What languages are available in MyOwnBible?
MyOwnBible currently has 32 languages. We are regularly working to add even more translations. We work to stay up to date with current translation projects and launch the digital version as a companion to the printed scriptures.
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| Akha | 750,000 |
| አማርኛ (Amharic) | 21,900,000 |
| اَلْعَرَبِيَّةُ (Arabic) | 315,400,000 |
| հայերեն (Armenian) | 6,700,000 |
| Asang khongso | 2,500 |
| Català (Catalan) | 10,000,000 |
| Darlong | 9,000 |
| Dutch | 23,100,000 |
| English | 1,350,000,000 |
| Falam chin | 107,300 |
| Français (French) | 77,200,000 |
| עִבְרִית (Hebrew) | 9,300,000 |
| Pasismanua (Kaulong) | 100,000 |
| Kiribati | 128,000 |
| 한국어 (Korean) | 77,300,000 |
| 官话 (Mandarin) | 918,000,000 |
| Māori (Maori) | 214,000 |
| Ngam | 61,000 |
| فارسی (Persian) | 70,000,000 |
| Português (Portuguese) | 254,000,000 |
| Quechua | 4,900,000 |
| Rangalong | 37,436 |
| Orunyankore (Runyankore) | 6,000,000 |
| Русский (Russian) | 154,000,000 |
| Shona | 76,500,000 |
| Simte | 10,200 |
| Español (Spanish) | 485,000,000 |
| Tagalog | 23,600,000 |
| Téenek (Teenek) | 170,000 |
| Thadou | 249,000 |
| Türkçe (Turkish) | 82,200,000 |
| Warao | 43,000 |
| Total | 3,966,981,436 |
Are All Translations the Complete Canon of 66 Books?
Some translations are Old Testament, New Testament, or a partial translation as only some of the books are currently available in a complete translation. MyOwnBible therefore only shows the books that are fully translated at this time in languages that have only a partial translation.
Where do the translations come from?
We have a working relationship with First Bible International, The Trinitarian Bible Society, Worldview Ministries, Bibles International and other fundamental Bible translation ministries.
Are the translations considered KJV equivalent?
Every Bible on the MyOwnBible platform has the following characteristics: 1) Masoretic Text Old Testament, 2) Textus Receptus New Testament, 3) Readable and Reliable. Yes, each version used in the app is considered a KJV equivalent in its language because of these principles.
What format can MyOwnBible use for contributed translations?
We have used the following formats: SFM (or USFM) TBSX, and TXT in a markdown format. We cannot use PDF formatted documents. We can use DOC, DOCX, RTF formatted documents, however they should not be formatted for print including containing any formatting or kerning specific to the printed page.
What is the daily devotional
The daily devotional is a short study designed to encourage and lead you into God’s Word. The daily devotion is currently only available in English.
Why can't I access all the devotionals?
To protect the author’s work, we limit the devotionals to the previous 7 days.
What are the daily reading plans?
The daily reading plans encourage you to read through God's Word either by book or by topic. Some reading plans are short and others are long. They are intended to be Spirit-guided devotionals with a thought provoking question for your reflection and reading comprehension. Reading plans are currently only available in English.
Do I need an account to use the app?
No account is needed to use MyOwnBible.
Is the app really free?
Yes. There is no purchase or subscription necessary to use all the features of MyOwnBible for free. That said, the app is not without cost including hosting infrastructure and application development. Through generous donations and charitable funding MyOwnBible app continues to be developed. If you'd like to contribute please consider making a donation.
How do I download the Bibles offline?
To download a Bible for offline use, select the language to download, and tap the download icon that will appear next to your selection. The app will load the downloaded Bible when offline and use the online version when connected to the Internet. You should see a green dot that indicates whether the Bible language is available offline.
What features are available offline?
Currently, only reading a downloaded Bible is supported.
What features are online only?
Downloading Bibles, Searching, and the Daily Devotional are all features that are only available online.
Where can I download MyOwnBible?
Simply search for “MyOwnBible” in your device’s app store (App Store for iPhone and Google Play for Android) and you’ll find it.
Can I use MyOwnBible without a phone?
Yes. All of MyOwnBible’s features are available online at MyOwnBible.app. A desktop app is in development for MacOS and Windows.