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More broadly, the "Texting Bible" is any version of scripture that has been truncated, paraphrased, or formatted to fit inside a standard SMS or iMessage bubble (typically 160-200 characters). Traditional verses like John 3:16 fit easily, but lengthy passages from Leviticus or the genealogies of Matthew require creative condensation.

: Because they lack bulky commentary, these editions are typically thinner and easier to carry. 3. "Proof-Texting": A Modern Religious Pitfall texting bible