God's Spirit has been moving on the hearts of people all over the world throughout 2018, drawing them to seek Him in His Word. The Bible offers wisdom for our lives today, encouraging us, filling us with hopeful expectation, and challenging us to love better.This current generation is on pace to become the most Bible-engaged ever. Here's just some of what happened across the worldwide YouVersion Community this year:
350,000,000
Installs
In July, YouVersion celebrated the Bible App’s 10-Year Anniversary. When Apple launched the App Store in 2008, the Bible App was there, as one of its first 200 apps. In just over a decade, the Bible App has gone on to be installed on more than 350 million unique devices, downloaded in every country on Earth.
#1 Lifestyle App
In the first weekend that it launched, Bible Lens was installed more than a quarter of a million times, earning it the number one ranking in the App Store's Lifestyle category and the number two spot among all free apps.
Bible App for Kids
42 Languages Globally
Bible App for Kids added 9 more languages during 2018, bringing its current total to 42 languages.
God's Word is for every nation
2018 Verse of the Year:
Isaiah 41:10
The Bible verse shared, bookmarked, and highlighted most often by the global YouVersion Community during 2018.
The Bible verses shared, bookmarked, and highlighted most often during 2018, all around the world.
Indonesia
I know the plans I have in mind for you, declares the LORD; they are plans for peace, not disaster, to give you a future filled with hope.
Jeremiah 29:11
Brazil
Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9
Russia
Watch over your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life.
Proverbs 4:23
United States
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10
Mexico
Remember that I have commanded you to be determined and confident! Don't be afraid or discouraged, for I, the LORD your God, am with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9
Italy
Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10
Korea
People can plan what they want to do, but it is the Lord who guides their steps.
Proverbs 16:9
Iraq
Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7
Vietnam
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you.
Matthew 6:33
Egypt
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
1 Peter 5:7
Ukraine
We know that in all things God works for good with those who love him, those whom he has called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28
Nepal
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.
John 3:16
Nigeria
I say this because I know what I have planned for you,” says the Lord. “I have good plans for you. I don’t plan to hurt you. I plan to give you hope and a good future.
Jeremiah 29:11
Turkey
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.
John 3:16
Global Increase in Engagement
The countries showing the greatest increase in Bible engagement during 2018.
JAPAN | 104% | |
ROMANIA | 100% | |
CHILE | 79% | |
NEPAL | 69% | |
SPAIN | 67% | |
INDONESIA | 61% | |
NETHERLANDS | 60% | |
ARGENTINA | 60% | |
VIETNAM | 59% | |
ZAMBIA | 59% | |
PORTUGAL | 57% | |
ITALY | 53% |
Most Shared Verse Images
The Bible Verse Images shared most often during 2018 by language across the global YouVersion Community.
English
Psalms 118:24
Spanish
Psalms 37:5
Portuguese
Romans 12:21
French
1 Corinthians 2:9
Indonesian
Matthew 6:34
Korean
Isaiah 40:31
German
Romans 5:8
Chinese
Proverbs 15:1
Dutch
Proverbs 16:3
Romanian
Revelation 3:20
Afrikaans
Isaiah 41:10
Russian
Isaiah 40:31
Partners in Ministry
Thanks to the generosity of our partners, YouVersion is now privileged to offer Bibles in over 1,800 Versions, in more than 1,250 Languages.
#BibleForEveryone
More than a billion people still don’t have a complete Bible in their language. Through this plan to accelerate Bible translation, the worldwide YouVersion Community has already helped fund new translations for over 1.5 million people in Zambia, Tanzania, Australia, Southeast Asia, Gabon, and Ethiopia.
People everywhere are joining in
Bible Engagement
During 2018, the YouVersion Community engaged more in God’s Word than in any previous year.
27.2
Billion
CHAPTERS
READ
4.2
Billion
AUDIO
CHAPTERS
PLAYED
1.7
Billion
HIGHLIGHTS,
BOOKMARKS, AND
NOTES CREATED
409
Million
VERSES SHARED
950
Million
BIBLE PLAN DAYS
COMPLETED
Exploring Emotions
18
Million
On the Bible App’s Explore search page, people tapped emojis more than 18 million times to see what the Bible could say about how they were feeling.
Highly Rated Plans of 2018
These Bible Plans received some of the highest collective ratings from Bible App users.
The Bible Project | Gospels
The Bible Project
Unlimited Savior
Good News Unlimited
The Phil Dooley 5 Day Men's Growth Challenge
Hillsong South Africa
Jesus, Kailangan Kita
Thistlebend Ministries
21 Days Of Fasting And Prayer Devotional
James River Church
Psalm 23 - The Shepherd with Me
LifeWay Women
Su gracia lo lograra
Tommy Moya | El Centro Network
Read to Hear: The Gospel of John
Jakarta Praise Community Church
Overwhelmed by my Blessings
Robin Meadows
Creyendo por Milagros
Hillsong Spain
The Mind Connection
Joyce Meyer Ministries
21 Days Of Prayer
Pastor Eric Gerber of Freedom Life Church
Страх И Безпокойство
Love God Greatly - Bulgaria
Finding Freedom from Stress
Life.Church
Lord's Prayer: Video Devotions From Your Time Of Grace
Time Of Grace
Como sentir Sua presença em sua vida diária
Joyce Meyer
Principles to Live By
In Touch Ministries
Jadi SepertiMu: Kamu bisa mengampuni
Andre Hermanto
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