The Lutheran Bible refers to the translations of the Bible used by the Lutheran Church, which originated from the teachings of Martin Luther in the 16th century. Luther emphasized the importance of making the scriptures accessible to all believers, leading to the translation of the Bible into the vernacular languages of Europe. One of the most significant translations is Luther's German Bible, completed in 1534, which played a crucial role in the development of the German language. Today, various versions of the Lutheran Bible exist, including the New Revised Standard Version and the English Standard Version, reflecting the diverse linguistic and cultural contexts of Lutheran communities worldwide.