Stay organized and consistent with your Bible reading using NWT Reading, an easy-to-use app designed specifically for Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Multiple Reading Plans
Choose from several structured reading plans:
· Canonical Order – From Genesis to Revelation in the order found in the Bible.
· Written Order – Read the Bible in the order its books were written.
· Chronological Order – Follow events as they happened historically, complete with highlighted key dates.
Progress Tracking & Flexibility
Track how many days you're ahead or behind schedule. Choose your preferred reading pace or read without setting an end date at all. Perfect for adjusting your goals based on your personal schedule or group study needs.
Multi-language & Sign Language Support
Read the Bible in any available language of the complete New World Translation. The app also supports sign languages, making it accessible to an even wider audience.
Scriptural Locations and Visual Aids
For each section, see biblical locations and where they appear in the brochure “See the Good Land.” This adds visual and historical depth to your reading.
JW Library® Integration
Tap any scripture reference, and it opens directly in JW Library®, letting you read and study within a familiar, trusted app.
New Features for Enhanced Experience
· Dark Mode for reduced eye strain during night reading.
· Multiple Plans: Run several Bible reading plans in parallel.
· Open Source: NWT Reading is now open source—available on GitHub, where anyone can contribute and help improve the app.
Multilingual Interface
Available in 11 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, and more.
FAQs
1. Is NWT Reading officially made by Jehovah’s Witnesses?
No, NWT Reading is an independent tool created to support personal Bible reading. It integrates with JW Library® but is not an official app.
2. Can I use more than one reading plan at once?
Yes! The latest update allows you to manage and follow multiple Bible reading plans in parallel.
3. Does NWT Reading work offline?
Yes, most features work offline. However, opening scriptures requires an internet connection to access JW Library® content.
4. Is NWT Reading available in my language?
It supports all languages in which the complete New World Translation is available—including sign languages. The app interface is also available in 11 major languages.
5. Where can I report bugs or suggest features?
Since the app is open source, you can contribute directly or report issues on GitHub, where the project is actively maintained.
Version History
v5.0.1—9 Aug, 2023
• Update the list of Bible languages.
• Add Hungarian UI. Many thanks to David for contributing.
• Add Ewe UI. Many thanks to Atsuson for contributing.
• Order the list of languages in the UI.
• Fix Russian and Czech translations.
v4.0.2—20 Nov, 2020
• Now supports reading the Bible in all 191 languages in which the New World Translation is available, including sign languages.
• Minor improvements of the chronological schedule
Recent changes:
• Opens Bible in the JW Library app.
• Added 3 months reading plans.
• Added Russian language support. Thanks for the contribution!
v4.1.1—27 Dec, 2020
• Adding Czech UI. Many thanks to Petr for contributing.
• Minor improvements of the chronological schedule
Recent changes:
• Supports reading the Bible in all 192 languages in which the New World Translation is available, including sign languages.
• Opens Bible in the JW Library app.
• Added 3 months reading plans.
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