Read the Bible in One Year
To read the Bible in one year, read approximately 4–5 chapters per day across 365 daily readings. This free Bible reading plan divides all 1,189 chapters across 12 months, with direct links to every chapter in 6 translations (NIV, KJV, ESV, NLT, MSG, NASB).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I read the Bible in one year?
Reading the Bible in one year requires reading approximately 4 chapters per day. This free reading plan divides all 1,189 chapters across 365 days, with direct links to every chapter. You can read in any of 6 translations: NIV, KJV, ESV, NLT, MSG, or NASB.
How many chapters are in the Bible?
The Bible has 1,189 chapters total — 929 in the Old Testament (39 books) and 260 in the New Testament (27 books). Psalms has the most chapters (150), while several books have only one chapter (Obadiah, Philemon, 2 John, 3 John, Jude).
What is the best Bible translation for a reading plan?
For a year-long Bible reading plan, the NIV or NLT are popular choices due to their readability. The ESV is excellent for deeper study. You can also switch translations by chapter — every chapter on Bible Verse Randomizer is available in NIV, KJV, ESV, NLT, MSG, and NASB.