Dr. Jonathan Gallagher has worked as pastor, church administrator, university professor, communicator, and author. He holds bachelor’s degrees in Chemistry, History, and Theology, and a Ph.D in Divinity from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.

His wide pastoral experience coupled with a strong desire to make the Bible freely available and relevant has led to his translation of the New Testament in this form that can be copied and used in print or in electronic form.

The Free Bible Version is being released for free use, with the only stipulations being that a) it must be identified as the Free Bible Version, and b) the text must not be altered.

The translation is directly from the standard Nestle-Aland Greek text. Its intent is to be as faithful as possible to the original meaning without being awkward or misleading. The style is contemporary English, avoiding slang or colloquialisms, speaking to our modern society in a way people will understand.

For more information regarding the Free Bible Version translation and updates go to www.freebibleversion.org where corresponding audio files will be posted as they are produced.

The Free Bible Version is a project of Free Bible Ministry (www.freebibleministry.org). Thanks are due to all those who have made this new translation and its production possible. It is not possible to list the many who have contributed to the proofing, editing, and resourcing of this new translation, but you know who you are and know you are much appreciated!