This bilingual Bible offers side-by-side text in English and French. The English translation is Today's English Version, also know as the Good News Bible, a translation which seeks to state clearly and accurately the meaning of the original texts of the Bible. This translation uses words and forms of expression which are commonly used by people who use English as their language of communication. La Bible en français courant s'efforce de rendre le texte original avec élégance, précision et fidélité en faisant usage, autant que possible, des mots et tournures françaises d'aujourd'hui.