Experience the New Testament translated from Greek with a focus on liberation and inclusion. This app offers a unique perspective, free from jargon and shame, with features like continuous scrolling, customizable reading modes, and personal notes. It's designed for deep engagement with scripture.
2.0
October 13, 2026
WHAT'S NEW IN 2.0 – Optimized for iPhone Duo – Beautiful new lectionary widgets – Rebuilt, super-smooth landscape view on iPad. – Lectionary gets fast-travel through weeks, better liturgical logic, and is prettier at night. – New 'Appearance' area lets you preview light & dark paper hues and accent colors. – 'What's New' in Settings shows app changes & features by release. – Bugs squashed.
MoreThe LIT Bible is a New Testament translation focused on liberation and inclusion, translated directly from Greek by Brandon Vélez Johnson. It aims to present scripture from the perspective of those it was written to liberate, avoiding jargon and shame.
Yes, the LIT Bible is completely free to download and use. It is supported by voluntary donations to the Liberating Scripture Collective, ensuring all content remains free.
No, the LIT Bible is ad-free. The developers are committed to providing an uninterrupted reading experience, supported by voluntary donations.
Yes, the LIT Bible is built to be offline-first. You can read the entire New Testament and access its features without an internet connection once downloaded.
The LIT Bible is currently supported on iPhone and iPad devices. It requires iOS 12 or later.
The latest version of the LIT Bible is 1.1, last updated on August 25, 2026. Updates typically include improvements to features and content based on user feedback and ongoing translation work.
As the LIT Bible is a free application, there is no trial period. You can access all its features immediately upon download without any cost.
The LIT Bible has an age rating of 12+. This rating is based on the content and themes within the New Testament.
