The 8 Best Spanish English Bibles

This wiki has been updated 28 times since it was first published in December of 2016. Few things bring a church community together like the sharing of scripture in a language all the congregants can clearly understand. A bilingual Bible lets those who speak Español or Inglés to all share in the Word together, and also means you don't have to purchase separate books in each tongue. And t can be very helpful for those learning Spanish or English to see the translations side by side. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

1. Tyndall Bilingual

The Tyndall Bilingual (around $21) pairs the celebrated New Living Translation with the acclaimed Nueva Traducción Viviente for an accurate and faithful text. The result is a book with language rich enough for appreciation by those who are truly bilingual.

Includes a presentation page
Provides a 365-day reading plan
Uses contemporary language

2. Crossway Parallel La Santa Biblia/Holy Bible

The Crossway Parallel La Santa Biblia/Holy Bible (about $6) is the ideal option for Evangelicals who prefer the most literal translation in both languages. The English Standard Version provides word-for-word accuracy, and the Reina-Valera 1960 is the classic Spanish text.

Two columns per page
Verses are lined up well together
Great choice for classroom use

3. Biblia Bilingüe Reina Valera Revisada

This beautiful Biblia Bilingüe Reina Valera Revisada (around $32) would make a wonderful gift for a traditionalist, with the New King James Version on the English side. It's bound in soft leather with engraved lettering and lovely gold trim on the pages.

Arrives in a protective box
Built-in bookmark
Lacks a reference section

4. Zondervan Beginner's Bible

The Zondervan Beginner's Bible (about $13) is perfect for youngsters learning about language and faith at the same time. It contains many colorful, playful illustrations by the celebrated artist Kelly Pulley, and features important biblical stories.

Ideal for preschool and kindergarten
Makes scriptures easy to access
Spanish translation is rudimentary

5. B&H Español Large Print

Older readers will appreciate the B&H Español Large Print (appx. $23) both because it combines the elegant Reina-Valera 1960 with the poetic and classic King James Version, and it's printed in an 11-point font, which is one of the largest available in a bilingual choice.

Includes a 62-page concordance
Full color maps
Heavier than most

6. New Testament

This slender, compact paperback from Biblica, New Testament (about $37) also includes the very quotable Psalms and Proverbs. It is a great choice for a preacher or any English language speaker doing missionary work in a Spanish-speaking country.

Lightweight for travel
No space in the margins
Tiny 7 point font

7. Zondervan NVI/NIV

The Zondervan NVI/NIV (around $22) is both affordable and easy to read, making it a good choice for the church that wants to acquire multiple copies for its diverse congregation. Just note that the introduction is poorly written and riddled with typos.

Handy table of weights and measures
Comprehensive footnotes
Words of jesus not in red

8. Bilingual New Testament

If you want to focus your preaching or your studies on the life and works of Jesus, then the Bilingual New Testament (around $26) from Transcripture International fits the bill. Unlike many that use a tiny font, this one is printed in 10-point text.

Space to write in the margins
Uses 1901 american standard version
Rather overpriced

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