About The Table Bible
To make the Bible freely accessible to every person through peaceful, distraction-free video readings presented in a timeless book-on-table format — always free to watch, download, and share.
Our Story
The Table Bible began with a simple vision: what if reading the Bible could feel like sitting down at a warm, welcoming table with Scripture open before you?
In a world of distractions, we wanted to create a space where people could engage with God's Word in a calm, focused environment. No flashy graphics, no competing visuals — just the text itself, beautifully presented on the page of an open book, with each word illuminating as it's read aloud.
We chose the World English Bible because it's modern, easy to understand, and completely in the public domain — meaning it can be freely shared with anyone, anywhere, without restriction.
The Presentation
Book on Table
Every video features an open Bible resting on a wooden table — a timeless, grounded aesthetic that feels both traditional and inviting.
Word-by-Word Highlighting
As each word is spoken, it gently illuminates on the page, making it easy to follow along and stay focused.
Calm Narration
The Scripture is read with a peaceful, measured pace — no rushing, no dramatic performance, just clear delivery.
4K Quality
Text is rendered at 4K resolution for crystal-clear legibility on any screen, from phones to large TVs.
Come to the Table Ministries
The Table Bible is a project of Come to the Table Ministries — a small ministry with a big mission: to remove every barrier between people and Scripture.
We believe:
- Scripture should be free — no paywalls, no subscriptions
- Scripture should be accessible — for readers, listeners, and visual learners alike
- Scripture should be shareable — free to download, copy, and distribute
- Scripture should be peaceful — presented without distraction or manipulation
"Come to the Table" is our invitation. Whether you're a lifelong believer or just curious about what the Bible actually says, you're welcome here.
About the World English Bible
Why This Translation?
There are already many good translations of the Bible into contemporary English. Unfortunately, almost all of them are restricted by copyright. This limits how God's Word can be shared — on the Internet, in books, in software, and in media like this project.
The World English Bible (WEB) exists to solve that problem. It is completely in the public domain — not copyrighted — meaning it can be freely copied, distributed, recorded, broadcast, and shared without restriction or permission. That's why we chose it for The Table Bible.
How Was It Translated?
The WEB is an update of the American Standard Version (ASV) of 1901, one of the most respected English translations ever produced. A custom computer program updated the archaic words and word forms to contemporary equivalents, and then a team of volunteers proofread and updated the grammar throughout.
The New Testament was further updated to conform to the Byzantine Majority Text — a reconstruction of the original Greek manuscripts that takes advantage of the far greater access to ancient manuscripts we have today compared to when the ASV was first translated.
What Makes It Different?
The WEB is written in informal, spoken English — it's designed to sound good and be accurate when read aloud, which makes it ideal for audio and video Bible projects like ours. It's not stiff or formal, just as the original Greek of the New Testament was the common language of everyday people.
The WEB does not capitalize pronouns referring to God, following the practice of the original manuscripts — Hebrew has no upper and lower case, and the earliest Greek manuscripts were written entirely in capital letters.
What Books Are Included?
The Table Bible presents all 66 canonical books of the Old and New Testaments — the books recognized as Scripture by all Christian traditions. These are the heart of the Bible and the core of this project.
The World English Bible also includes 14 deuterocanonical books (also called the Apocrypha) as part of its ecumenical mission. These additional writings are recognized as Scripture by the Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox, and Russian Orthodox churches, though they are not included in most Protestant Bibles.
Among these, Tobit, Judith, Wisdom, Sirach, Baruch, and 1–2 Maccabees are accepted by both Catholic and Orthodox traditions. 1 Esdras, Prayer of Manasseh, Psalm 151, and 3 Maccabees are recognized by Orthodox churches only. 2 Esdras appears in the Slavonic Bible, and 4 Maccabees is included from the Greek Septuagint for its historical value.
Many Christians regard these books as useful for understanding the history and context of the Old and New Testaments, even if they don't give them the same authority as the 66 canonical books. They are included here in support of the churches and individuals who read and use them — as separate from, but frequently used with, the core canon of the Holy Bible.
Can I Use Your Videos?
Yes! All Table Bible videos are free to:
- Watch and share
- Download for offline use
- Use in church services
- Include in your own projects
- Share on social media
We only ask that you credit "The Table Bible" when sharing, though even this is not legally required.