Who Is This For?
Best For:
Majority Text advocates wanting modern translation, textual comparison study, free distribution.
Not Ideal For:
Those preferring critical text only, devotional reading without footnotes.
Strengths & Limitations
✓ Strengths of the MSB
- Majority Text readings
- No copyright restrictions
- Modern English
- Scholarly footnotes
- Complete Bible
✗ Limitations to Consider
- Very new translation
- Byzantine text controversial
- Footnotes may distract
- Less established
Overview
The Majority Standard Bible is the Byzantine Majority Text edition of the Berean Standard Bible. It pairs the BSB Old Testament with a New Testament translated according to the Robinson-Pierpont Byzantine Majority Text, providing a complete Bible for those who prefer the Majority Text tradition.
Want to read the MSB Bible online? Use our Bible search tool to find any verse, or start reading from Genesis.
Notable Features of the MSB
- Byzantine Majority Text basis
- Public domain
- Critical text variant footnotes
- Complete Bible
- Modern readable English
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Majority Standard Bible?
The Majority Standard Bible is the Byzantine Majority Text edition of the Berean Standard Bible. It pairs the BSB Old Testament with a New Testament translated according to the Robinson-Pierpont Byzantine Majority Text, providing a complete Bible for those who prefer the Majority Text tradition.
How can I read the MSB Bible online?
You can read and search the Majority Standard Bible online for free at Acts1 Family. Use our Bible search tool to find any verse, chapter, or keyword in the MSB translation.
When was the MSB Bible published?
The Majority Standard Bible was first published in 2023. It is classified as a Formal Equivalence translation with a 8th Grade reading level.
Who should use the MSB Bible?
Majority Text advocates wanting modern translation, textual comparison study, free distribution.
How does the MSB compare to other Bible translations?
The Majority Standard Bible (MSB) is a Formal Equivalence translation. Compare it with other versions like the KJV, ASV, or NIV using our Bible comparison tools to find the best translation for your needs.
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Start ReadingHistory
Complete History of the MSB Translation
The Majority Standard Bible emerged from the Berean Bible project as a companion to the Berean Standard Bible. While the BSB follows the Nestle-Aland critical text for the New Testament, the MSB uses the Robinson-Pierpont Byzantine Majority Text instead.
The MSB includes footnotes documenting translatable variants from modern critical texts (Nestle-Aland, SBL GNT, Editio Critica Maior) and notes differences between the Majority Text and Textus Receptus. For passages not included in the Majority Text, the Textus Receptus translation appears in brackets.
Like the BSB, the Majority Standard Bible was dedicated to the public domain on April 30, 2023, making it freely available for any use without restrictions.
Translators
Meet the 1 Key Translators and Contributors
Berean Bible Translation Committee
Translation Team
The same committee that produced the Berean Standard Bible, working with Bible Hub and partner organizations.
Textual Basis
Manuscript Sources and Translation Methodology
Old Testament: Masoretic Text (same as BSB). New Testament: Robinson-Pierpont Byzantine Majority Text with footnotes for critical text variants.
Reception
Scholarly Praise
"The Majority Standard Bible combines the accessible style of the Berean Study Bible with readings from the Byzantine Majority Text tradition."
— Bible Hub, Majority Standard Bible (2024) [source]
Scholarly Concerns
As a relatively new translation, the MSB has not yet received extensive scholarly review or widespread adoption compared to established translations.
— Translation Reviews, MSB Assessment (2024) [source]
Revision History
View 1 Major Revisions and Updates
- 2023 Initial release and dedication to public domain.
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