Bible Study and Small Group Translation, Live on One Device
A small group where members speak different languages can put one phone or tablet on the table and read the discussion translated as it happens. When the leader clearly cites a passage, the verse can appear in each reader's Bible version.
Two ways to run it
For a leader teaching to the group, use live translation or Multiple mode: the leader speaks, and the group reads in up to 5 languages side by side. For a back and forth between two people who do not share a language, use Conversation Mode on one phone.
- Leader teaching: live captions for the group
- Discussion between two people: Conversation Mode
- Verse popups when a passage is clearly cited
Read Scripture side by side
The bilingual Bible reader shows a passage in two languages next to each other, so a Korean speaker and an English speaker can read the same chapter together. Bible text is available in the editions the app connects: English, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Vietnamese and Farsi.
Keep it simple
Group discussion has people talking over each other, which is hard for any speech recognition. Pass the device to whoever is speaking, or take turns, and captions stay far more accurate. Each reading language uses plan time of its own: two reading languages during a one hour service use two hours of the plan.
Does everyone need an account?
No. One person runs the device and the group reads it together.
Can it handle several people talking at once?
Not well. Take turns, and hand the device to the person speaking.
Can we save the discussion?
Sessions are transcribed and saved to the account, with full transcripts on the Standard and Pro plans.