Discover Eden's 10 bestselling Bibles of 2026, from NIV and NLT favourites to Large Print, outreach, gift and notetaking Bibles - and find the right one for you.
By Aaron Lewendon – Eden Bibles & Bible Study Specialist
What Bibles have people actually been buying this year?
With hundreds of different translations, covers, print sizes and special editions available, choosing a Bible can sometimes feel harder than it should.
So we've taken a different approach.
Rather than telling you which Bible should be popular, we've looked at the editions Eden customers have been choosing throughout 2026.
The result is an interesting mix.
There are affordable Bibles for churches and outreach, easy-to-read Large and Giant Print editions, beautiful Notetaking Bibles, dependable everyday Bibles and one of the most exciting new Bible releases of the year.
The Good News translation is known for its clear, accessible English, while this edition adds extra help for anyone who isn't quite sure where to begin.
Features include:
Introductions to each Bible book
Guidance on where to start reading
100 famous Bible stories
An overview of the Bible through 40 key passages
Maps and timeline
A simple word list
Annie Vallotton's much-loved line drawings
Its 7.85pt text keeps the Bible manageable in size, while the hardback cover makes it suitable for regular use at home, church or school.
Why we think readers love it
It doesn't assume you already know your way around the Bible.
That makes the Sunrise Edition particularly useful for new Christians, younger readers, families and anyone returning to Scripture after a long time away.
Sometimes the best Bible isn't the one with the most features.
It's the one that makes you want to start reading.
Quick links for finding passages relevant to different situations
Its standard size and durable hardback cover also make it well suited to repeated use.
Why we think readers love it
It's an excellent all-rounder.
There are more luxurious Bibles. There are more specialised Bibles. But if you simply want a clear, dependable NIV for church, home or a Bible study group, this edition is very difficult to fault.
It's also especially useful for churches wanting matching Bibles, because everyone can follow the same pagination.
Best for: Church, groups and everyday Bible reading
3. NKJV Gift and Award Bible
The third bestseller shows just how important gift Bibles remain.
The NKJV Gift and Award Bible pairs the traditional feel of the New King James Version with an affordable presentation Bible.
Despite its accessible price, it includes:
Blue imitation-leather cover
Presentation page
Red-letter text
Dictionary-concordance
Charts
Full-colour maps
8.1pt NKJV Comfort Print
It's designed particularly well for occasions such as baptisms, confirmations, graduations, birthdays and church presentations.
Why we think readers love it
It looks and feels like a proper gift without putting a premium Bible out of reach.
The NKJV also occupies an appealing middle ground for many readers: retaining much of the formality and tradition associated with the KJV while using more modern English.
Best for: Baptisms, birthdays, presentations and church gifts
4. NIV Economy Bible
Sometimes what people need most is simply an affordable Bible they can read and use.
That makes it considerably easier to read than many standard KJV editions.
The edition also includes features such as:
Giant 14pt text
Red-letter words of Christ
Thumb indexing
Ribbon marker
Double-column layout
Scripture verse finder
One-year reading plan
Lay-flat binding
The pink faux-leather edition is also designed to feel special enough to give as a gift.
Why we think readers love it
This Bible solves one of the most common Bible-buying problems:
“I love the KJV, but the print is just too small.”
You don't need to abandon a favourite translation simply because ordinary Bible text is becoming difficult to read.
Best for: KJV readers wanting maximum readability
6. NRSVue Everyday Faith Bible
One of the most interesting entries on this year's list is also one of the newest.
Released in January 2026, the NRSVue Everyday Faith Bible was created by Bible Society in partnership with the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC).
Its central question is simple:
What does the Bible have to say about ordinary Monday-to-Saturday life?
The Bible includes up to 1,000 margin annotations, along with:
Real-life stories
Contributions from Christian practitioners
Bible genre introductions
Biblical theme features
A double-page timeline
“Head, Heart and Hands” prompts for understanding, reflection and action
9.5pt NRSVue British text
Why we think readers love it
It's not simply asking readers to understand Scripture.
It's asking:
What difference does this make to the way I work, speak, spend, rest, parent, create and live?
That practical focus has clearly connected with readers in 2026.
It also shows that bestselling Bibles don't have to be decades-old favourites. There is still considerable appetite for new editions that help people engage with Scripture in fresh ways.
Best for: Christians wanting to connect Scripture with everyday life
7. NLT Large Print Bible
The NLT Large Print Bible combines two increasingly popular Bible-buying priorities:
easy-to-understand language + easier-to-read text.
This edition uses approximately 10pt Large Print and the highly accessible New Living Translation.
It also includes access to the Filament Bible app, which connects the printed Bible to additional digital resources such as:
Study notes
Devotional material
Videos
Interactive maps
Worship content
All without filling the physical Bible with hundreds of extra study pages.
Why we think readers love it
It's comfortable.
That's easy to underestimate when choosing a Bible.
If the wording feels natural and the text is comfortable to read, there is simply less friction between you and reading Scripture.
For readers who find traditional Bible print tiring, this is a particularly attractive everyday option.
Best for: Comfortable everyday reading and readers wanting accessible modern English
8. NIV Pew Bible Burgundy
The second NIV church Bible in the top ten shows that congregational Bible buying remains a big part of Eden's Bible story.
It also includes features specifically intended to help someone encountering the Christian faith, including:
Welcome to the Bible
How to Know Jesus Personally
Where Can I Find It?
The Apostles' Creed Bible reading plan
The edition uses 7pt text and is particularly suited to church and ministry bulk buying.
Why we think readers love it
For outreach, affordability isn't an optional extra.
If a church wants to give away 10, 50 or 100 Bibles, the price of each copy matters enormously.
The NLT also makes sense for this purpose because its flowing contemporary English is approachable for someone who hasn't spent years reading Scripture.
Best for: Outreach, churches, ministries and bulk Bible giving
Whether that's practical prompts in the margins or space to write your own reflections, Bible design is increasingly about making Scripture easier to interact with.
Find the Right Bible for You
Still not sure?
There are lots of roads towards the right Bible at Eden:
Because the most important thing isn't choosing the Bible everyone else is buying.
It's finding the Bible you'll actually read.
The Bestselling Bibles of 2026
Discover Eden's 10 bestselling Bibles of 2026, from NIV and NLT favourites to Large Print, outreach, gift and notetaking Bibles - and find the right one for you.
By Aaron Lewendon – Eden Bibles & Bible Study Specialist
What Bibles have people actually been buying this year?
With hundreds of different translations, covers, print sizes and special editions available, choosing a Bible can sometimes feel harder than it should.
So we've taken a different approach.
Rather than telling you which Bible should be popular, we've looked at the editions Eden customers have been choosing throughout 2026.
The result is an interesting mix.
There are affordable Bibles for churches and outreach, easy-to-read Large and Giant Print editions, beautiful Notetaking Bibles, dependable everyday Bibles and one of the most exciting new Bible releases of the year.
The Good News translation is known for its clear, accessible English, while this edition adds extra help for anyone who isn't quite sure where to begin.
Features include:
Introductions to each Bible book
Guidance on where to start reading
100 famous Bible stories
An overview of the Bible through 40 key passages
Maps and timeline
A simple word list
Annie Vallotton's much-loved line drawings
Its 7.85pt text keeps the Bible manageable in size, while the hardback cover makes it suitable for regular use at home, church or school.
Why we think readers love it
It doesn't assume you already know your way around the Bible.
That makes the Sunrise Edition particularly useful for new Christians, younger readers, families and anyone returning to Scripture after a long time away.
Sometimes the best Bible isn't the one with the most features.
It's the one that makes you want to start reading.
Quick links for finding passages relevant to different situations
Its standard size and durable hardback cover also make it well suited to repeated use.
Why we think readers love it
It's an excellent all-rounder.
There are more luxurious Bibles. There are more specialised Bibles. But if you simply want a clear, dependable NIV for church, home or a Bible study group, this edition is very difficult to fault.
It's also especially useful for churches wanting matching Bibles, because everyone can follow the same pagination.
Best for: Church, groups and everyday Bible reading
3. NKJV Gift and Award Bible
The third bestseller shows just how important gift Bibles remain.
The NKJV Gift and Award Bible pairs the traditional feel of the New King James Version with an affordable presentation Bible.
Despite its accessible price, it includes:
Blue imitation-leather cover
Presentation page
Red-letter text
Dictionary-concordance
Charts
Full-colour maps
8.1pt NKJV Comfort Print
It's designed particularly well for occasions such as baptisms, confirmations, graduations, birthdays and church presentations.
Why we think readers love it
It looks and feels like a proper gift without putting a premium Bible out of reach.
The NKJV also occupies an appealing middle ground for many readers: retaining much of the formality and tradition associated with the KJV while using more modern English.
Best for: Baptisms, birthdays, presentations and church gifts
4. NIV Economy Bible
Sometimes what people need most is simply an affordable Bible they can read and use.
That makes it considerably easier to read than many standard KJV editions.
The edition also includes features such as:
Giant 14pt text
Red-letter words of Christ
Thumb indexing
Ribbon marker
Double-column layout
Scripture verse finder
One-year reading plan
Lay-flat binding
The pink faux-leather edition is also designed to feel special enough to give as a gift.
Why we think readers love it
This Bible solves one of the most common Bible-buying problems:
“I love the KJV, but the print is just too small.”
You don't need to abandon a favourite translation simply because ordinary Bible text is becoming difficult to read.
Best for: KJV readers wanting maximum readability
6. NRSVue Everyday Faith Bible
One of the most interesting entries on this year's list is also one of the newest.
Released in January 2026, the NRSVue Everyday Faith Bible was created by Bible Society in partnership with the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC).
Its central question is simple:
What does the Bible have to say about ordinary Monday-to-Saturday life?
The Bible includes up to 1,000 margin annotations, along with:
Real-life stories
Contributions from Christian practitioners
Bible genre introductions
Biblical theme features
A double-page timeline
“Head, Heart and Hands” prompts for understanding, reflection and action
9.5pt NRSVue British text
Why we think readers love it
It's not simply asking readers to understand Scripture.
It's asking:
What difference does this make to the way I work, speak, spend, rest, parent, create and live?
That practical focus has clearly connected with readers in 2026.
It also shows that bestselling Bibles don't have to be decades-old favourites. There is still considerable appetite for new editions that help people engage with Scripture in fresh ways.
Best for: Christians wanting to connect Scripture with everyday life
7. NLT Large Print Bible
The NLT Large Print Bible combines two increasingly popular Bible-buying priorities:
easy-to-understand language + easier-to-read text.
This edition uses approximately 10pt Large Print and the highly accessible New Living Translation.
It also includes access to the Filament Bible app, which connects the printed Bible to additional digital resources such as:
Study notes
Devotional material
Videos
Interactive maps
Worship content
All without filling the physical Bible with hundreds of extra study pages.
Why we think readers love it
It's comfortable.
That's easy to underestimate when choosing a Bible.
If the wording feels natural and the text is comfortable to read, there is simply less friction between you and reading Scripture.
For readers who find traditional Bible print tiring, this is a particularly attractive everyday option.
Best for: Comfortable everyday reading and readers wanting accessible modern English
8. NIV Pew Bible Burgundy
The second NIV church Bible in the top ten shows that congregational Bible buying remains a big part of Eden's Bible story.
It also includes features specifically intended to help someone encountering the Christian faith, including:
Welcome to the Bible
How to Know Jesus Personally
Where Can I Find It?
The Apostles' Creed Bible reading plan
The edition uses 7pt text and is particularly suited to church and ministry bulk buying.
Why we think readers love it
For outreach, affordability isn't an optional extra.
If a church wants to give away 10, 50 or 100 Bibles, the price of each copy matters enormously.
The NLT also makes sense for this purpose because its flowing contemporary English is approachable for someone who hasn't spent years reading Scripture.
Best for: Outreach, churches, ministries and bulk Bible giving
Whether that's practical prompts in the margins or space to write your own reflections, Bible design is increasingly about making Scripture easier to interact with.
Find the Right Bible for You
Still not sure?
There are lots of roads towards the right Bible at Eden:
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