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A marriage is one of life’s greatest adventures, and starting it with a shared foundation of faith is a beautiful and powerful intention. One of the most meaningful gifts a couple can receive—or buy for themselves—is a Bible they can read and grow with together. It's a gift that symbolises unity and a commitment to nurturing their faith as one.
But with so many options, which one is the right choice? Are you looking for a daily devotional to read together over coffee? A beautiful heirloom to pass down through generations? Or a creative space to record your journey?
This guide is here to help. We’ve curated the 5 best Bibles for couples and newlyweds, each one perfectly suited to help a couple build a marriage that is centred on God's Word.
In short:
The best Bibles for couples and newlyweds include the NIV Couples' Devotional Bible for daily connection, the ESV Interleaved Journaling Bible for shared reflections, and a Premium Leather KJV Bible as a timeless wedding or anniversary gift.
1. Best for Daily Devotion: The NIV Couples' Devotional Bible
Best for: Making time for God together, every week.
Life gets busy, and it can be hard to find a rhythm of reading the Bible together. The NIV Couples' Devotional Bible is the perfect solution. It includes 52 devotions—one for every week of the year—that walk you through key passages on topics like communication, love, and forgiveness. It’s a gentle, structured way to spark meaningful spiritual conversations.
- Why it makes the list: It provides a clear, achievable framework for a couple to connect with God and each other.
- The perfect gift for: Newlyweds looking to build a habit of daily devotion.
2. Best for Shared Reflection: The ESV Journaling Bible, Interleaved Edition
Best for: The couple who wants to record their journey together.
This is the ultimate Bible for the couple who loves to write, reflect, and create. The Interleaved Edition is a journaler's dream: for every page of biblical text, there is a full, completely blank page opposite it. This provides an incredible amount of space for both partners to write down their thoughts, prayers, questions, and insights, creating a beautiful, shared spiritual scrapbook of their marriage.
- Why it makes the list: The unique interleaved format offers unparalleled space for creative reflection.
- The perfect gift for: An engaged or newlywed couple, as a way to document their first years of faith together.
3. Best for a "Forever" Gift: The KJV Cambridge Concord Reference Bible
Best for: A timeless, heirloom-quality wedding or anniversary gift.
Some gifts are designed to last a lifetime. This exquisite edition of the King James Version from Cambridge is bound in supple, premium goatskin leather and is built to the highest standards of craftsmanship. It’s a "legacy" Bible—an object of profound beauty that can be cherished for a lifetime and then passed down as a family heirloom. It's the perfect way to honour the timeless covenant of marriage.
- Why it makes the list: It represents the absolute pinnacle of quality and traditional craftsmanship.
- The perfect gift for: A milestone anniversary or as a truly special wedding present.
4. Best for Personal Reading: A Pair of CSB Thinline Bibles
Best for: The couple who wants to read the same translation, but have their own copy.
Reading together is wonderful, but so is personal study. A fantastic idea is to get a matching pair of Bibles. These CSB Thinline Bibles are a perfect choice. The Christian Standard Bible (CSB) is a modern, highly readable translation, and the "thinline" profile makes these Bibles easy to carry to church, a small group, or on the go.
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- Why it makes the list: It's a practical and personal option that encourages both shared and individual reading.
- The perfect gift for: Any couple, at any stage of their journey.
5. Best for In-Depth Study: The ESV Study Bible
Best for: The couple who loves to learn and dig deep into theology.
For the couple who wants to build their marriage on a deep understanding of God's Word, the ESV Study Bible is an unparalleled resource. The English Standard Version (ESV) is a benchmark for literal accuracy, and this edition pairs it with over 20,000 notes from the world's leading scholars. It’s a complete library of theological wisdom in a single volume.
- Why it makes the list: It’s widely considered the most comprehensive and scholarly one-volume study Bible available.
- The perfect gift for: A couple in ministry, or any couple who loves to study together.
3 Simple Tips for Reading the Bible Together
- Start Small: Don't try to read for an hour every day. Start with one chapter or even just one verse a week. Consistency is more important than quantity.
- Ask Good Questions: After you read, ask each other simple questions like, "What did you find most interesting?" or "How could this apply to our lives this week?"
- Pray Together: End your time by praying for each other. It’s a powerful way to build intimacy and invite God into your marriage.
A shared Bible is more than a gift; it’s an invitation to a lifetime of growing closer to God and to each other.
Want to make your gift extra special? Read our Guide to Personalising a Bible Gift: What to Write on the Inside Cover.
Still not sure which Bible is right for you? You can learn more in our complete, free 97-page ebook, 'How to Choose Your Bible'.
