The New Living Translation (NLT) is not authored by a single individual, but is a result of work by multiple biblical scholars and linguists. It is known for its clear, modern language that makes it accessible for readers. The translation takes a thought-for-thought approach rather than a word-for-word, making it popular for personal study and devotional reading.

The New Living Translation was first published in 1996, aiming to provide a translation that is both accurate to the original texts and easy to understand for modern readers. It has been widely accepted in many Christian communities and is used in churches, study groups, and personal readings.