State of the Bible: Growth in Bible use reverses in 2026, but trend uncertain

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PHILADELPHIA (BP) -- An increase in personal Bible use in the U.S. in 2025 was short-lived, the American Bible Society said in its latest State of the Bible release, with newest engagement numbers receding to 2024 levels. But ABS isn’t ready to call it a loss.











