Greek New Testament (GNT)

Often described as a UBS edition - because of its special connection with the United Bible Societies (UBS) - the "Greek New Testament" (GNT) is used worldwide as the basis for Bible translations. It offers a reliable Greek text and makes its origin comprehensible in selected passages. The first edition was published in 1965 under the editorship of Kurt Aland, Matthew Black, Bruce M. Metzger and Allen Wikgren. The Institute for New Testament Textual Research was also involved in the first edition. It is the world's best-selling Greek text edition.

In contrast to its sister edition, the "Nestle-Aland", the Greek New Testament is much easier to access and understand. Its text-critical apparatus concentrates on those passages where the variants are of particular relevance for translation and biblical interpretation. At these points, the variants and their attestation are then presented in greater breadth and with greater clarity than in the "Nestle-Aland". This edition is therefore also extremely useful for teaching and learning and is also widely used in this context, especially in Anglo-Saxon countries. The "GNT" is the basis for every modern Bible translation.