Bible Versions For Easyworship
For many churches, seeing "[1] The Lord is my shepherd" is fine. But for screens, the number is clutter.
Choosing the right translation can impact how the congregation receives the message. Here is a breakdown of the most requested versions:
| Version | Type | Cost | Best Use Case |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| KJV | Public Domain | Free | Traditional services; older congregations. |
| NKJV | Licensed | Paid | Traditional language structure but with modernized grammar. |
| NIV | Licensed | Paid | General congregation use; excellent balance of readability and accuracy. |
| ESV | Licensed | Paid | Deep study; highly accurate to original text; popular in reformed churches. |
| NLT | Licensed | Paid | Outreach, youth groups, and new believers; focuses on "thought-for-thought" clarity. |
| MSG | Licensed | Paid | Devotional reading; paraphrase style useful for illustrating verses in modern context. |
| NASB | Licensed | Paid | Academic settings and verse-by-verse study. | bible versions for easyworship
You cannot use a Kindle book, a PDF, or a DOCX file.
You need a file created specifically for EasyWorship or a standard importable format like OSIS or Zefania XML.
A community-driven database exists at BibleSupport.com. They host thousands of user-created Bibles for presentation software.
How to use: For many churches, seeing "[1] The Lord is
To get copyrighted versions (NIV, NLT, ESV, etc.) into EasyWorship, you have two primary pathways.
In EasyWorship, use the “Live” and “Queue” tabs to pre-load verses. Don’t type references during the sermon. Right-click on a verse in the Bible Viewer and select “Send to Live” to instantly update the screen. You cannot use a Kindle book, a PDF, or a DOCX file
With the right Bible versions loaded and a smart workflow, you’ll stop fighting the software and start helping your congregation engage with Scripture.
What Bible version does your church use on Sunday mornings? Let me know in the comments below!
Note: Always verify your licensing agreement for each Bible translation before displaying it publicly.
