As Christian creators, the question often comes up of what Bible scriptures and versions one can use when self-publishing books, making journals and planners, creating t-shirts, designing jewelry, or creating Christian art.
HERE IS WHAT BIBLEGATEWAY HAS TO SAY ABOUT BIBLES IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN:
Most of the Bibles on Bible Gateway are not in the public domain, although some are. Complete copyright information for each Bible version can be found on that Bible’s version information page, which you can reach by clicking on its name on this page. A condensed copyright notice is also located at the bottom of any Bible passage page on Bible Gateway.
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The following Bibles in their library are in the public domain:
- American Standard Version (ASV)
- Darby Translation (DARBY)
- Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)
- King James Version (KJV)
- World English Bible (WEB)
- Young’s Literal Translation (YLT)
- Reina-Valera Antigua (RVA)
- Biblia Sacra Vulgata (VULGATE)
If a Bible is in the public domain, its publisher will be listed as “Public Domain” on its version information page.
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