Permission to Quote Copyright & Trademark Information
Below is the general information for the:
NASB, Amplified, NBLA, LBLA, Trademarks, & Web Site
Permission to Quote the NASB
The text of the NASB® (New American Standard Bible®) may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic, or audio) up to and inclusive of one thousand (1,000) verses without express written permission of The Lockman Foundation, providing the verses do not amount to a complete book of the Bible, nor do the verses quoted account for more than 50% of the total text of the work in which they are quoted, nor may more than 1,000 verses be stored in an electronic retrieval system.
Notice of copyright must appear as follows, unless otherwise stated below, on the title page, copyright page, or the section where the quoted material appears:
“Scripture quotations taken from the (NASB®) New American Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995, 2020 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. lockman.org”
Only use the last year corresponding to the edition(s) quoted. For example, if quotations are from the NASB 1995, do not include the year 2020 in the copyright notice.
Not-for-sale Media
When quotations from the NASB text are used in certain not-for-sale print material, such as church bulletins, orders of service, posters, or similar media, the abbreviation (NASB) may simply be used after the quotation.
When quotations from the NASB text are used in certain not-for-sale digital media, such as presentation slides, digital orders of service, or similar media, the abbreviation (NASB) may simply be used after the quotation.
For other digital media, such as social media posts, blogs, or email the abbreviation (NASB) may simply be used along with the quotation provided it is a click-enabled web link to lockman.org, when possible.
For web pages or apps the full copyright notice must be used with lockman.org being a click-enabled web link.
Video & Audio Recordings and Streaming Media
When quotations from the NASB text are used in video or audio recordings or streaming media, the following statement must be included in the video or audio file, “Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1971, 1995, 2020 (only use the last year corresponding to the edition quoted) by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”
If the video or audio is available for download for offline access, the same copyright notice must be on the web page and in the app and be a click-enabled web link to lockman.org.
Artwork or Merchandise
For artwork or Merchandise, the full copyright notice may be on a tag, on the back, on the packaging, or wherever convenient. It does not have to be put on the product itself.
Permission to Quote the Amplified Bible
The text of the Amplified® Bible may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic or audio) up to and inclusive of five hundred (500) verses without express written permission of the publisher, providing the verses do not amount to a complete book of the Bible nor do the verses quoted account for more than 25% of the total work in which they are quoted, nor may more than 500 verses be stored in an electronic retrieval system.
Permission requests for commercial use that exceed the above guidelines must be directed to, and approved in writing by, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Attn: Permissions Department, P.O. Box 141000, Nashville, TN 37214, USA. Or visit www.zondervan.com.
Permission requests for noncommercial use that exceed the above guidelines must be directed to and approved in writing by, The Lockman Foundation, PO Box 2279, La Habra, CA 90632-2279. Or visit lockman.org.
Notice of copyright must appear as follows, unless otherwise stated below, on the title page, copyright page, or the section where the quoted material appears:
If from the 2015 edition:
“Scripture quotations taken from the Amplified® Bible (AMP), Copyright © 2015 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. lockman.org”
If from the 1987 edition (or earlier):
“Scripture quotations taken from the Amplified® Bible (AMPC),
Copyright © 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation
Used by permission. lockman.org”
Not-for-sale Media
When quotations from the AMP or AMPC text are used in not-for-sale print material, such as church bulletins, orders of service, posters, or similar media, the abbreviation (AMP) for the 2015 edition or (AMPC) for earlier editions may be used after the quotation.
When quotations from the AMP or AMPC text are used in certain not-for-sale digital media, such as presentation slides, digital orders of service, or similar media, the respective abbreviation (AMP) or (AMPC) may simply be used after the quotation.
For other digital media, such as social media posts, blogs, or email the respective abbreviation (AMP) or (AMPC) may simply be used along with the quotation provided it is a click-enabled web link to lockman.org.
For web pages or apps the full copyright notice must be used with lockman.org being a click-enabled web link.
Video & Audio Recordings and Streaming Media
When quotations from the AMP or AMPC text are used in video or audio recordings or streaming media, The statement, “Scripture quotations taken from the Amplified Bible Copyright 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987, 2015 (only use the last year corresponding to the edition quoted) by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved.” must be included in the video or audio file.
If the video or audio is available for download for offline access, the same copyright notice must be on the web page and in the app and be a click-enabled web link to lockman.org.
Artwork or Merchandise
For artwork or Merchandise, the full copyright notice may be on a tag, on the back, on the packaging, or wherever convenient. It does not have to be put on the product itself.
Permission to Quote the NBLA
The text of Nueva Biblia de las Américas may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic, or audio) up to and inclusive of five hundred (500) verses without express written permission of the publisher, providing the verses do not amount to a complete book of the Bible nor do the verses quoted account for more than 25% of the total work in which they are quoted.
Notice of copyright as shown below must appear on the title or copyright page of the work:
“Scripture taken from Nueva Biblia de las Américas (NBLA), Copyright © 2005 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. www.NuevaBiblia.com”
Permission requests for commercial use that exceed the above guidelines must be directed to, and approved in writing by, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Attn: Permissions Department, P.O. Box 141000, Nashville, TN 37214, USA. Or visit www.zondervan.com.
Permission requests for noncommercial use that exceed the above guidelines must be directed to and approved in writing by, The Lockman Foundation, PO Box 2279, La Habra, CA 90632-2279. Or visit lockman.org.
Not-for-sale Media
When quotations from the NBLA text are used in certain not-for-sale digital media, such as presentation slides, digital orders of service, or similar media, the respective abbreviation (NBLA) may simply be used after the quotation.
For other digital media, such as social media posts, blogs, or email the respective abbreviation (NBLA) may simply be used along with the quotation provided it is a click-enabled web link to www.NuevaBiblia.com.
For web pages or apps the full copyright notice must be used with www.NuevaBiblia.com being a click-enabled web link.
Video & Audio Recordings & Streaming Media
When quotations from the NBLA text are used in video or audio recordings or streaming media, The statement, “Scripture quotations taken from the Nueva Biblia de las Américas Copyright 2005 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved.” must be included in the video or audio file.
If the video or audio is available for download for offline access, the same copyright notice must be on the web page or in the app and be a click-enabled web link to www.NuevaBiblia.com.
Artwork or Merchandise
For artwork or Merchandise, the full copyright notice may be on a tag, on the back, on the packaging, or wherever convenient. It does not have to be put on the product itself.
Permission to Quote the LBLA
The text of La Biblia de las Américas may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic, or audio) up to and inclusive of five hundred (500) verses without express written permission of publisher, providing the verses do not amount to a complete book of the Bible nor do the verses quoted account for more than 25% of the total work in which they are quoted.
Notice of copyright as shown below must appear on the title or copyright page of the work:
“Scripture taken from La Biblia de las Américas® (LBLA®), Copyright © 1986, 1995, 1997 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. www.LBLA.com”
Permission requests for commercial use that exceed the above guidelines must be directed to, and approved in writing by, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Attn: Permissions Department, P.O. Box 141000, Nashville, TN 37214, USA. Or visit www.zondervan.com.
Permission requests for noncommercial use that exceed the above guidelines must be directed to and approved in writing by, The Lockman Foundation, PO Box 2279, La Habra, CA 90632-2279. Or visit lockman.org.
Artwork or Merchandise
For artwork or Merchandise, the full copyright notice may be on a tag, on the back, on the packaging, or wherever convenient. It does not have to be put on the product itself.
Not-for-sale Media
When quotations from the LBLA text are used in certain not-for-sale digital media, such as presentation slides, digital orders of service, or similar media, the respective abbreviation (LBLA) may simply be used after the quotation.
For other digital media, such as social media posts, blogs, or email the respective abbreviation (LBLA) may simply be used along with the quotation provided it is a click-enabled web link to www.LBLA.com.
For web pages or apps the full copyright notice must be used with www.lbla.com being a click-enabled web link.
Video & Audio Recordings & Streaming Media
When quotations from the LBLA text are used in video or audio recordings or streaming media, The statement, “Scripture quotations taken from the La Biblia de las Américas Copyright 1986, 1995, 1997 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved.” must be included in the video or audio file.
If the video or audio is available for download for offline access, the same copyright notice must be on the web page or in the app and be a click-enabled web link to www.LBLA.com.
The Lockman Foundation Web Site
Website content, text, graphics, code, and the arrangement thereof are, Copyright © 1999-2020 The Lockman Foundation. All rights reserved.
The website content (including all text, graphics, code, and the arrangement thereof) displayed on this website (hereinafter “Content”) is the property of The Lockman Foundation or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. The Content may only be used for your personal and noncommercial use. You may not reproduce, retransmit, distribute, disseminate, sell, publish, broadcast or circulate the Content to anyone, including but not limited to others in the your company or organization, without the express prior written consent of The Lockman Foundation, with this one exception:
You may, on an occasional basis, disseminate an insubstantial portion of Content, for noncommercial purposes, without charge, to a limited number of individuals, provided you include all copyright and other proprietary rights notices with such portion of the Content, original source attribution, and the phrase “Used with permission from The Lockman Foundation. lockman.org.” If there is not any specific copyright notice provided as applying to the content you are reproducing use the notice “Copyright by The Lockman Foundation. Used with permission. lockman.org”. You may not modify the Content and you shall be fully responsible for any consequences resulting from such use of Content.
About The Lockman Foundation
The Lockman Foundation is a nonprofit, nondenominational ministry dedicated to the translation, publication, and distribution of the New American Standard Bible (NASB), Amplified Bible (AMP), La Biblia de las Américas (LBLA), Nueva Biblia de las Américas (NBLA), and other Biblical resources.
Since the beginning of our translation work in the 1950s, our mission has remained the same: To faithfully translate the inspired Word of God from the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek with unsurpassed accuracy into English and Spanish, creating translations that are trusted and understandable. Because language changes over time, we offer multiple versions using different styles of language to meet the broad reading preferences of people today. Our goal is to offer the most accurate Bible translations possible.
The NASB, Amplified, LBLA, and NBLA Bible translations are ideal for daily reading and in-depth study. They are widely accepted by pastors, professors, and ministry leaders as accurate translations of the Holy Bible on which they can rely and trust for their Bible reading, study, and teaching.