The Bible has influenced the world far more than any other book in history. Every day, millions of people read from its pages to sustain and inform their daily lives and draw nearer to God. This edition contains the complete text of the Bible, directly translated from the original scriptures into clear English. It also a substantial section of Helps from the world-famous Gideons International. This directs you to the most relevant scriptures in times of need and explains what the Bible has to say about key life issues. There is also a plan to help you read the whole New Testament over a two-year period. The New International Version is the most popular modern English Bible translation in the world. It is acclaimed for its accurate scholarship, its lucid, dignified English and the clarity with which it communicates the timeless truths of Scripture. The royalty from every Hodder & Stoughton NIV Bible that you buy helps to fund the International Bible Society's effort to translate and distribute Bibles to people in need around the world.