Thank you for this review! Initially, I had high hopes for the MEV, but had given up on it, thinking that it had been abandoned. This is great news that the translation is being republished and improved.
I just got the new MEV for Christmas. I am loving it. I have been reading it on my phone for a while, but nothing replaces the physical text. Coming around to being more of a TR guy, but one who does not like the KJV, the MEV is amazing. Side note, my pages are stuck together pretty bad as well and the gold lettering coming off. Nonetheless, love the size, red letter and the book intros! Great job on your review!
Badly needed bible with a badly needed update. Appreciate the video. Not centered on any one translation or text, but multiple texts and translations are useful.
You changed your channel name (or added a channel). I have been trying to contact you and let you know about the MEV update, and finally you're talking about this! Hooray!!
Thanks for this. I thought it got snuffed out. My local Christian bshop doesn't stock it. I reckon we should stick with the same source as well. A very pleasant surprise. God bless.
Thank you Pastor Jonathon for your reply. I appreciated the link to your video a couple of years ago and watched it. Thank you for sharing the few issues described with the MEV. That’s wonderful work you are doing for the Lord.in bringing people to Christ. All glory to God. I actually can live with the first edition of the MEV more than the update to be honest. I like the TR basis more and still doing research regarding history of the Bible translations as I came out of KJVO ,and want all the facts, but prefer it and use and appreciate others. We also like the KJVER that has updated English with list of changed words where there is eth, est, esd and uses you instead of thee thy thine, thous but had a superscript p where your is plural for differentiation and underlines some archaic words. My husband and I use the KJV, NKJV, and MEV from time to time and like the KJVER. Blessings to you and your family and church.in Christ Jesus. Amen!
Thank you! I appreciate the kind words. But I am not a pastor. I pray for pastors and aim to help leaders in the ministry. I agree about the MEV. Many things were improved, but I prefer a few things in the previous edition. I have also used the KJVER on occasion for the last few years. I own the KJVER Sword Study Bible by Whitaker House and have enjoyed it as a resource. Blessings to you as you follow Jesus.
I have been using the excellent MEV for ten years. I really like it and just purchased the updated edition. It is the only daily use version I use at home. We use the KJV at church.
Thanks for the video. I look into the MEV on occasion. I love the NKJV but it, like the MEV, has a distinct lack of options with the apocrypha. The old KJV has several options available (as well as ESV, RSV, etc). The NKJV is still my favorite version, however.
This Bible does have cross references in specific places and always footnotes for money and measures and specific references for deviations from the KJV and Hebrew /Greek
Usually, I get permission from the church leadership to use the MEV. If the church holds to a specific translation (the most common is the KJV), I gladly oblige. However, last year, I made the mistake of not asking on one occasion, and after showing up, I found out they did have a preferred version! They were gracious and understanding. I was grateful, but I will definitely (Lord willing) not forget to ask in the future!
@ Thanks for your quick reply. Traveling over the years, I’ve attended a few churches where the pastor does not read from the pew Bible. Not sure why that is, although I do see some UA-cam videos that bounce around from translation to translation, perhaps seeking wording that more readily supports their presentations. I just ordered the 2024 MEV. It’ll be interesting to see the changes made as I compare it to my old copy. Blessings to you and your ministry!
Brother God has preserved his word in many languages and many English versions. I know people such as myself who was saved by Jesus Chist alone by repentance and faith alone by his word in rhe Kings English the KJV. I know others saved through the ESV NIV NKJV NASB and maybe others. God can use any of those listed versions and others. He saving power is not limited to one English Translation. That includes bibles in other languages all over the world. He has preserved his word and power of the Holy Sprit to lead many to Christ .
The MEV is exactly the KJV, with every single verse that appears in the KJV, only updated to completely modern English. The KJ21 is also the KJV, retaining almost the exact language of the KJV, only updating a few words to modern English equivalents, because some English words have changed meaning since the KJV's 1611 / 1769 English. The best way to read the KJV is with the MEV or KJ21 beside it in order to ensure that you do not use a 21st Century English reading for a word that had a different meaning in 1611 / 1769, which could cause a total misunderstanding of a passage. Alternatively you could get a copy of Samuel Johnson's 1755 Dictionary of the English Language, in order to ensure you are reading the KJV with a proper understanding of the 1611 / 1769 English. ( The original 1611 spellings and text of the KJV were revised to more modern spelling and text in 1769, is the reason for the 1611 / 1769 designation).
@ I agree that it is my favorite and I choose it knowing that it is the closest translation to the old scripture, in a language I can read proficiently.
Thank you for your video and videos in the past and I do admire your perseverance with this translation. However, I ordered the updated version of the MEV, as I was looking forward to seeing the differences for improvement but instead I was disappointed to find the rendering of Proverbs 8:22 which is a change for worse from the previous MEV of 2014. The 2024 uses the word “created” where the previous uses the word “possessed.” This change was also made in the NASB 2020 using created instead of possessed from the 77 and 95 which changes meaning and doctrine and makes Jesus Christ who is wisdom to us from everlasting with the Father who was the word with God and was God (John1:1) changing him to a a created being. This is a dangerous rendering that can lead to Arian heresy. God is eternal, Jesus is the Christ who is eternal and express image of God the Father, is God’s Son who.is God who is the power of God and wisdom of God to us and for us. He is not created. I am returning this updated version and sticking to the KJV and NKJV and will use other more accurate critical text English translations like LSV, earlier NASB editions and at times the ESV which is what my church uses. I also have the Matthew Bible to consult which is a treasure. I was saved with the NKJV and KJV. I’m sharing this so that my brothers and sisters will not be led astray with false doctrine. I actually prefer the previous MEV, but if you can share what were the problems or issues with the first edition, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and God bless you all.
Thank you for the reply! The 2024 update has a few changes that I have not been fond of, but if you would like to hear my critiques of the previous version, I recommend a video I made a few years ago: ua-cam.com/video/AGMZPMO6HJc/v-deo.html. Thank you, and blessings! Jonathan
Glad you made this video. I was using the MEV for several years and then it seemed to disappear during COVID.
Yeah, I thought it wasn't going to continue for a while, but glad it is!
I agree. It’s like the old saying, “it’s not communication unless the message is understood.”
Thank you for this review! Initially, I had high hopes for the MEV, but had given up on it, thinking that it had been abandoned. This is great news that the translation is being republished and improved.
I’ve been hoping they would finally update the MEV. Love the translation actually. I’m TR Guy for sure. Thanks for the info
I just got the new MEV for Christmas. I am loving it. I have been reading it on my phone for a while, but nothing replaces the physical text. Coming around to being more of a TR guy, but one who does not like the KJV, the MEV is amazing. Side note, my pages are stuck together pretty bad as well and the gold lettering coming off. Nonetheless, love the size, red letter and the book intros! Great job on your review!
Thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed it!
Badly needed bible with a badly needed update. Appreciate the video. Not centered on any one translation or text, but multiple texts and translations are useful.
You changed your channel name (or added a channel). I have been trying to contact you and let you know about the MEV update, and finally you're talking about this! Hooray!!
This is a whole different channel. I haven't been continuing the old one.
Thanks for this. I thought it got snuffed out. My local Christian bshop doesn't stock it. I reckon we should stick with the same source as well. A very pleasant surprise. God bless.
Thank you Pastor Jonathon for your reply.
I appreciated the link to your video a couple of years ago and watched it. Thank you for sharing the few issues described with the MEV.
That’s wonderful work you are doing for the Lord.in bringing people to Christ. All glory to God.
I actually can live with the first edition of the MEV more than the update to be honest. I like the TR basis more and still doing research regarding history of the Bible translations as I came out of KJVO ,and want all the facts, but prefer it and use and appreciate others. We also like the KJVER that has updated English with list of changed words where there is eth, est, esd and uses you instead of thee thy thine, thous but had a superscript p where your is plural for differentiation and underlines some archaic words. My husband and I use the KJV, NKJV, and MEV from time to time and like the KJVER. Blessings to you and your family and church.in Christ Jesus. Amen!
Thank you! I appreciate the kind words. But I am not a pastor. I pray for pastors and aim to help leaders in the ministry. I agree about the MEV. Many things were improved, but I prefer a few things in the previous edition. I have also used the KJVER on occasion for the last few years. I own the KJVER Sword Study Bible by Whitaker House and have enjoyed it as a resource.
Blessings to you as you follow Jesus.
I have been using the excellent MEV for ten years. I really like it and just purchased the updated edition. It is the only daily use version I use at home. We use the KJV at church.
Thanks for the review
Thanks for the video. I look into the MEV on occasion. I love the NKJV but it, like the MEV, has a distinct lack of options with the apocrypha. The old KJV has several options available (as well as ESV, RSV, etc). The NKJV is still my favorite version, however.
I just ordered a study bible called the Fire Bible and it's in the MEV. I've always used the ESV.
I've never used the Fire Bible, so I cannot verify the commentary, but the MEV is an excellent translation!
This Bible does have cross references in specific places and always footnotes for money and measures and specific references for deviations from the KJV and Hebrew /Greek
I hope future printing do verse by verse printings
its a 25$ Bible.. i don't care if the outside rubs off. Get what you pay for and excited to get my MEV tomorrow.
I'll stick to my reliable KJV. Often imitated, never duplicated.
I’m curious; when you preach at another church, why not preach from that church’s pew Bible?
Usually, I get permission from the church leadership to use the MEV. If the church holds to a specific translation (the most common is the KJV), I gladly oblige. However, last year, I made the mistake of not asking on one occasion, and after showing up, I found out they did have a preferred version! They were gracious and understanding. I was grateful, but I will definitely (Lord willing) not forget to ask in the future!
@ Thanks for your quick reply. Traveling over the years, I’ve attended a few churches where the pastor does not read from the pew Bible. Not sure why that is, although I do see some UA-cam videos that bounce around from translation to translation, perhaps seeking wording that more readily supports their presentations. I just ordered the 2024 MEV. It’ll be interesting to see the changes made as I compare it to my old copy. Blessings to you and your ministry!
Brother God has preserved his word in many languages and many English versions. I know people such as myself who was saved by Jesus Chist alone by repentance and faith alone by his word in rhe Kings English the KJV. I know others saved through the ESV NIV NKJV NASB and maybe others. God can use any of those listed versions and others. He saving power is not limited to one English Translation. That includes bibles in other languages all over the world. He has preserved his word and power of the Holy Sprit to lead many to Christ .
I LOVE THE KING JAMES BIBLE ILL NEVER CHANGE IT FOR ANYTHING IN THE WORLD
Then you may really enjoy this version to compare with your regular reading of your KJV. Very enlightening.
The MEV is exactly the KJV, with every single verse that appears in the KJV, only updated to completely modern English. The KJ21 is also the KJV, retaining almost the exact language of the KJV, only updating a few words to modern English equivalents, because some English words have changed meaning since the KJV's 1611 / 1769 English. The best way to read the KJV is with the MEV or KJ21 beside it in order to ensure that you do not use a 21st Century English reading for a word that had a different meaning in 1611 / 1769, which could cause a total misunderstanding of a passage. Alternatively you could get a copy of Samuel Johnson's 1755 Dictionary of the English Language, in order to ensure you are reading the KJV with a proper understanding of the 1611 / 1769 English. ( The original 1611 spellings and text of the KJV were revised to more modern spelling and text in 1769, is the reason for the 1611 / 1769 designation).
Eventhough verses have been added which were not in the Greek?
KJV has a power , authority & beauty that no other Bible comes remotely close to. It truly is the word of God 😊
@ I agree that it is my favorite and I choose it knowing that it is the closest translation to the old scripture, in a language I can read proficiently.
Hi can please tell me in matthew 19:17 has it been updated in the mev bible update 2024
Thanks for emailing me! I get to those messages faster.
Thank you for your video and videos in the past and I do admire your perseverance with this translation. However, I ordered the updated version of the MEV, as I was looking forward to seeing the differences for improvement but instead I was disappointed to find the rendering of Proverbs 8:22 which is a change for worse from the previous MEV of 2014. The 2024 uses the word “created” where the previous uses the word “possessed.” This change was also made in the NASB 2020 using created instead of possessed from the 77 and 95 which changes meaning and doctrine and makes Jesus Christ who is wisdom to us from everlasting with the Father who was the word with God and was God (John1:1) changing him to a a created being. This is a dangerous rendering that can lead to Arian heresy. God is eternal, Jesus is the Christ who is eternal and express image of God the Father, is God’s Son who.is God who is the power of God and wisdom of God to us and for us. He is not created. I am returning this updated version and sticking to the KJV and NKJV and will use other more accurate critical text English translations like LSV, earlier NASB editions and at times the ESV which is what my church uses. I also have the Matthew Bible to consult which is a treasure. I was saved with the NKJV and KJV. I’m sharing this so that my brothers and sisters will not be led astray with false doctrine. I actually prefer the previous MEV, but if you can share what were the problems or issues with the first edition, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you and God bless you all.
Thank you for the reply! The 2024 update has a few changes that I have not been fond of, but if you would like to hear my critiques of the previous version, I recommend a video I made a few years ago: ua-cam.com/video/AGMZPMO6HJc/v-deo.html.
Thank you, and blessings!
Jonathan
You should buy a KJV, did you know it’s the best English translation of the Holy Scriptures? That’s a fact!
@@russelllankton1394 correctly stated
Explain why ...
you clearly don't know what a fact is
Not a fact. Opinion.