It took me 81 days to read the ESV StudyBible large print. It was the best experience in reading I’ve ever had. I have never read more than 3 books in a year. Opened my eyes to Christianity and gave me a love for reading. 360 books later since 2020 in the 3rd month of 2024, I must thank this Bible for everything. Happy Easter Everyone!!
I have this is the calfskin leather. I will never need another Bible for the rest of my life. Love this Bible so much! The extra material is so thorough and exhaustive. I like how it has a section on other religions and cults to give an understanding what we as Christians face when trying to witness.
I entirely agree with you! The ESVSB is (I think) my favorite study Bible too, and I own a bunch of study Bibles. We're blessed to have many good study Bibles in the English speaking world, but I think the ESVSB is a cut above the rest. Other study Bibles I like: the NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible (which takes us through the main storyline(s) of the Bible), the CSB Study Bible, and the CSB Holy Land Illustrated Bible (which isn't a study Bible per se but I'll include it since it's so good).
15:50 I find the articles in the back to be clearly Reformed/Calvinist. It's a very informative study Bible with lots of helps. But if you are not Reformed or Calvinist, be forewarned, the notes are decidedly of that theological framework.
I have owned many Bibles and of all the ones I have the John MacArthur ESV study Bible is my favorite and I mean that I have owned and ready many, many different Bibles so this is a huge stamp of approval.
Awesome! I am recently saved and baptized. I have a NIV Bible but really want to upgrade to a good study bible and like the ESV translation. I have been debating between the John Macarthur or ESV study Bible. Would you recommend one over the other for someone new to the faith?
I have this bible in the hardcover. It is a really great study bible that I use as a resource rather than as my main reading bible. I use a wide-margin NASB as my main reading and note-taking bible.
@@cfrost87 I haven’t used the csb much but it seems like it’s starting to make a comeback, based on other people I’ve talked to the last couple years who prefer it
I appreciate hearing this awesome bible review. I bought an older imitation leather bible on eBay a few weeks ago. The cover was worn out just like yours. I applied Aussie Leather Condition to the cover. It really puts life back into a dried and worn bible cover. It can be used on imitation or genuine leather.
I was looking to have these bible in my library, for study purpose but I found it pricy, but I did my search and found it at Ebay at a great price use but in good condition, a treasure like these you most have it in your library for references any book of the bible, thanks for your commentary and description of it... I can wait to get it.
I use the NASB Study Bible and had never thought to use the ESV. I would like having all the articles handy. I will get it based on your video. Thanks for being thorough. By the way, the NASB Study Bible includes 3 different interpretations/views of 1 Peter 3:18-20. Great video, thanks.
There's definitely polarizing opinions about how to compare reformed and Anglican. It sounds like you think they are more dissimilar than similar. What denominations do you think belong in the reformed category?
But... what happened to the cover?! I do love mine. I found it on sale. I bought the Large Print because the notes are easier to read. I hope to have this the rest of my life.
The number of contributors and editors gives me pause because how do those of different views reduce their takes to the lowest common denominator? The meaning of the Word gets diluted because verses need to be boiled down to be acceptable to the commentators.
The ESV isn't too bad. It's better than probably most other versions. Yet what I'm convinced is the best, is this one: Do you believe God lead us to be tempted or does satan lead us to be tempted? James 1:13 says, "Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man." But in Luke 11:4, the ESV says, "And lead us not into temptation." But the Inspired Version says, "And let us not be led unto temptation." So, who leads us into temptation? ESV: God. IV: someone other than God. Do you believe someone who humbles himself after committing sin, should not be forgiven? Isaiah 2:9 says in the ESV, "So man is humbled, and each one is brought low- do not forgive them!" But the Inspired Version says, "And the mean man boweth not down, and the great man humbleth himself not; therefore forgive them not." Can you be sanctified without the doctrine of Christ? Hebrews 6:1 of the ESV says, "Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity." But the Inspired Version says, "Therefore not leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection." So, should we just abandon the doctrine of Christ? ESV: yes, it's not important. IV: no, it is important or else Christ never would have taught it.
@@KeepitcleanOC A great study tool, is the KJV and Inspired Version comparison tool on the Centerplace site. Hope this helps! The word of God is sharper than a two edged sword.
Nope. The Baker Illustrated Study Bible is better. ESV Study Bible has great features and lots of content, but too Reformed/Calvinist in it's commentary.
They do have Large Print which is Text Size: 10 Point, Note Size: 8.5 Point. I think any bigger than that would be TOO huge/heavy. I actually ended up donating my beloved one because of it. I realized I was not reading it as often as I had wanted. For various reasons, including my increasingly bad eyesight, scratched/old glasses that need to be replaced (can't afford it), and lack of a proper reading chair, the only place I could read it was at the kitchen table. It was really hard to put on my lap without risking pages bent/torn, etc. But that really was my only issue! Hopefully it got to a person who will love it and make good use of it.
I’m sorry that you found this to be overly promotional. However in all of my Bible review videos I give my opinion as to whether viewers should buy it or not. Since I only review Bibles that I have personally purchased after researching beforehand, it is likely that every Bible review that I ever do on this channel will end with me encouraging viewers to purchase the Bible. However, you would be mistaken if you think this is an official Crossway review video. If that ever is the case, I will make that clear. Thanks for watching!
I think its a translating error that occurs in samuel. From what i read it says david killed goliath and then it says elhanan killed goliath in the very next chapter. But i. Chronicles it says that elhanan killed goliaths brother. So maybe they translating it wrong and forgot to add gooiath brother
How about just closing the bible and coming outside into the real world? It is wonderful, fascinating, puzzling and mysterious, and the source of all wisdom.
@@stevepierce6467 The world SCREAMS it. Things don't come into existence by time and chance. Do you walk on the beach, see a sandcastle and think, "The ocean and sand and wind did that, all by themselves. No intelligence was required." Of course you don't. You know a someone made it. Stop being ridiculous.
@@stevepierce6467then who did? Nothing can exist from itself. And why are you here anyways, its a Bible review. You have nothing to do here so just let them be
@@timh7469 A leading question, implying that there is an accepted answer that someone created everything. There is no evidence to support the idea of a creator god, and some to support the idea that the universe has always existed and was never created at all. Why am I here? I presumably have no reason to interfere in your free study of your religious beliefs. Well, I am here because so many of you religious fanatics feel a need to be in my territory, the area where no belief in a god is accepted and acceptable. Every day across the land you are pushing to make your personal religious faiths (and there are many, some quite contradictory) the law of the land. I am here to remind you that our democracy was founded on the principle of NO imposed religious beliefs, and that free thinking people need to be defended against the mindless push to install a fascist theocracy. So no, I will not let you be.
@@Yesica1993 I think this person is refering to the fact that many verses and passages that are in the KJV will not be found in the ESV. I observed another conversation about something similar under another comment. There is a long winded explanation as to why this is so, but I'll try summarising as best I can. KJV uses manuscripts knows as the Textus Receptus (or received text), which are among the oldest known manuscripts (this means we've had them the longest). In actual age, however, they are among the latest. Since our discovery and use of the Textus Receptus, there have been more manuscript discoveries, such as the Dead Sea Scrolls, which are older than the previously known manuscripts. What was discovered is that plenty of passages and verses that are found in the KJV and other older translations were not found in the older manuscripts, even though these manuscripts had these books. In fact, plenty popular verses and passages of scripture (and example being the woman caught in the act of adultery, new testament) were only found in a few (like 5 out of 500) manuscripts and all these happen to be the newer manuscripts. Therefore, many modern translations have omitted them, adding notes and comments of their existence instead. The NKJV takes a different approach where it actually includes all these verses and passages from the KJV, but inserts footnotes that explain how the older manuscripts do not include these verses. I hope I was able to shed some light on this matter and that I haven't taken up too much of our time explaining all this. God bless you all. Have a wonderful day. Peace.
@@kadeembailey00 Yes, I have the general understanding that this is the case. Those verses and issues are (nearly always, that I know) made clear in footnotes or elsewhere. I was wondering if this person was one of the KJV cultists. And, if so, I was trying to call them out on their nonsense. I appreciate your time.
@@Yesica1993 No problem. I'm quite concerned at these KJV-onlies. I can understand preferring it over other translations, but some are going as far as to declare all other translations and all who read them to be works of the devil. Yikes. Such a far stretch just to discredit something you don't like. I'll pray for us all.
You won’t find any bashing of the KJV on this channel but I am not of the opinion that KJV is the only reputable English translation, neither will you find that opinion from the editors of the original KJV if you read their preface
@@betterbiblereading There's no reasoning with KJVO-ist cultists. I had never even heard of this until fairly recently when I saw it online. Thankfully, I have never run into such a person in real life. If I have, they kept it to themselves!
It took me 81 days to read the ESV StudyBible large print. It was the best experience in reading I’ve ever had. I have never read more than 3 books in a year. Opened my eyes to Christianity and gave me a love for reading. 360 books later since 2020 in the 3rd month of 2024, I must thank this Bible for everything. Happy Easter Everyone!!
that's way too little time, make sure you're studying it and not just reading it
@@foxtun6746 Good grief, how about encouraging this person?
Wow, that is fantastic! I hope you continue to read God's Word and also other great books. I love reading and I think it's a gift God has given to us.
I have this is the calfskin leather. I will never need another Bible for the rest of my life. Love this Bible so much! The extra material is so thorough and exhaustive. I like how it has a section on other religions and cults to give an understanding what we as Christians face when trying to witness.
Wonderful!
It is encouraging to hear that you enjoy your bible. I think everyone should have a favorite study bible.
ESV👎.. KJV 👍
@@HerrKurt I grew up on KJV. Prefer to read the Word in plain English these days instead of King’s English.
@@betterbiblereading I believe that KJV is true words of GOD as ESV is modern bible
I entirely agree with you! The ESVSB is (I think) my favorite study Bible too, and I own a bunch of study Bibles. We're blessed to have many good study Bibles in the English speaking world, but I think the ESVSB is a cut above the rest. Other study Bibles I like: the NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible (which takes us through the main storyline(s) of the Bible), the CSB Study Bible, and the CSB Holy Land Illustrated Bible (which isn't a study Bible per se but I'll include it since it's so good).
I got a second hand ESV in great condition in its box and I can’t wait to get home and spend time with it. It’s a beauty.
15:50 I find the articles in the back to be clearly Reformed/Calvinist.
It's a very informative study Bible with lots of helps. But if you are not Reformed or Calvinist, be forewarned, the notes are decidedly of that theological framework.
I have owned many Bibles and of all the ones I have the John MacArthur ESV study Bible is my favorite and I mean that I have owned and ready many, many different Bibles so this is a huge stamp of approval.
Awesome! I am recently saved and baptized. I have a NIV Bible but really want to upgrade to a good study bible and like the ESV translation. I have been debating between the John Macarthur or ESV study Bible. Would you recommend one over the other for someone new to the faith?
Just needs better contrasting colors on the maps. I wish they used a color scheme more like the CSB Study Bible in the maps.
I have this bible in the hardcover. It is a really great study bible that I use as a resource rather than as my main reading bible. I use a wide-margin NASB as my main reading and note-taking bible.
Excellent, what a great one-two punch!
@@betterbiblereading I also have a CSB study bible, which gives a bit more of a dynamic reading without being as dynamic as like the NLT.
@@cfrost87 I haven’t used the csb much but it seems like it’s starting to make a comeback, based on other people I’ve talked to the last couple years who prefer it
@@betterbiblereading It's a good one, especially from a readability standpoint.
I appreciate hearing this awesome bible review. I bought an older imitation leather bible on eBay a few weeks ago. The cover was worn out just like yours. I applied Aussie Leather Condition to the cover. It really puts life back into a dried and worn bible cover. It can be used on imitation or genuine leather.
Oh, I have not heard of this product. Even if I had, I would have assumed it would not help with fake leathers. Thanks!
@@Yesica1993 It rejuvenized my ESV bible cover. Armor All might even be helpful to imitation leather.
@@lonnieclemens8028 Glad to hear it, thanks!
I was looking to have these bible in my library, for study purpose but I found it pricy, but I did my search and found it at Ebay at a great price use but in good condition, a treasure like these you most have it in your library for references any book of the bible, thanks for your commentary and description of it... I can wait to get it.
I use the NASB Study Bible and had never thought to use the ESV. I would like having all the articles handy. I will get it based on your video. Thanks for being thorough. By the way, the NASB Study Bible includes 3 different interpretations/views of 1 Peter 3:18-20. Great video, thanks.
Just bought this Bible, the basic version for $28 and I am astonished at its extensive resources. I love this Book.
Wow, that is a great deal! It has SO many notes and resources!
The NKJV study bible 3rd edition is better imo. It also isnt contaminated with calvinism.
JI Packer was small letter r "reformed" but he was Anglican through and through.
There's definitely polarizing opinions about how to compare reformed and Anglican. It sounds like you think they are more dissimilar than similar. What denominations do you think belong in the reformed category?
But... what happened to the cover?!
I do love mine. I found it on sale. I bought the Large Print because the notes are easier to read. I hope to have this the rest of my life.
a worn out Bible means a put together person
Not necessarily. I hope mine doesn't get that way! I have the Trutone one as well. Eek!@@SithLordRue
@@SithLordRue Not always. It could mean a poorly constructed Bible. Or someone who doesn't treat their Bible well.
yes it is I love it I like detail and the esv study bible has it
12:45 Presents more than one view. What about Rom 9-10 and Eph 1?
Yes, it is the absolute best for desk study... IMHO.
Not for carry....
That is one well-used Bible 😁
The number of contributors and editors gives me pause because how do those of different views reduce their takes to the lowest common denominator? The meaning of the Word gets diluted because verses need to be boiled down to be acceptable to the commentators.
The ESV isn't too bad. It's better than probably most other versions.
Yet what I'm convinced is the best, is this one:
Do you believe God lead us to be tempted or does satan lead us to be tempted? James 1:13 says, "Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man." But in Luke 11:4, the ESV says, "And lead us not into temptation." But the Inspired Version says, "And let us not be led unto temptation."
So, who leads us into temptation? ESV: God. IV: someone other than God.
Do you believe someone who humbles himself after committing sin, should not be forgiven? Isaiah 2:9 says in the ESV, "So man is humbled, and each one is brought low- do not forgive them!" But the Inspired Version says, "And the mean man boweth not down, and the great man humbleth himself not; therefore forgive them not."
Can you be sanctified without the doctrine of Christ?
Hebrews 6:1 of the ESV says, "Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity." But the Inspired Version says, "Therefore not leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection."
So, should we just abandon the doctrine of Christ? ESV: yes, it's not important. IV: no, it is important or else Christ never would have taught it.
@@KeepitcleanOC A great study tool, is the KJV and Inspired Version comparison tool on the Centerplace site.
Hope this helps!
The word of God is sharper than a two edged sword.
Nope. The Baker Illustrated Study Bible is better. ESV Study Bible has great features and lots of content, but too Reformed/Calvinist in it's commentary.
Bibles arent affordable these days.
You are telling the truth! I bought several that were out of print and the prices were very expensive!
Why cant you get these ESV Study Bible's in giant print ?
They do have Large Print which is Text Size: 10 Point, Note Size: 8.5 Point. I think any bigger than that would be TOO huge/heavy. I actually ended up donating my beloved one because of it. I realized I was not reading it as often as I had wanted. For various reasons, including my increasingly bad eyesight, scratched/old glasses that need to be replaced (can't afford it), and lack of a proper reading chair, the only place I could read it was at the kitchen table. It was really hard to put on my lap without risking pages bent/torn, etc. But that really was my only issue! Hopefully it got to a person who will love it and make good use of it.
Its a classic. I love it.
Phenomenal study bible
AGREED
My esv has a commentary in it
THE BEST STUDY BIBLE OUT THERE IS THE JOHN MACARTHUR NEW AMERICAN STANDARD STUDY BIBLE. HANDS DOWN! AND IF YOUR A PASTOR ITS THE LEGACY BIBLE NASB.
I am so thankful for this video... you have shown me in so many different ways why NOT to use this bible
I won't b/c of the verse LUKE 2:22
Is this a Calvisist bible?
Yes
LOL!
Has anyone used a rainbow study bible? Im thinling anout either getting a csb or kjv one. If so has it helped you to understand the word better?
No
Translated by Calvinists.
Over 100 translators worked on the project. I presume you know all of their names and know personally their opinion on Calvinism. Please share.
LOL!
*Promo SM*
I’m sorry that you found this to be overly promotional. However in all of my Bible review videos I give my opinion as to whether viewers should buy it or not. Since I only review Bibles that I have personally purchased after researching beforehand, it is likely that every Bible review that I ever do on this channel will end with me encouraging viewers to purchase the Bible. However, you would be mistaken if you think this is an official Crossway review video. If that ever is the case, I will make that clear. Thanks for watching!
@@betterbiblereadingthis was a great video
The ESV Study Bible has replaced my other study Bibles. The praise given this work is well-earned.
Please be careful with this Bible,it says that ELHANAN slew Goliath not DAVID!🤔
I think its a translating error that occurs in samuel. From what i read it says david killed goliath and then it says elhanan killed goliath in the very next chapter. But i. Chronicles it says that elhanan killed goliaths brother. So maybe they translating it wrong and forgot to add gooiath brother
There's a massive study note for 2 Samuel 21:19 discussing it.
LOL!
In my ESV there is no name Elhanan but David is the one who killed Goliath
@@WilliamSwartzendruber (People love to latch on to stuff like this.)
one weakness of this ESV SB is it's Calvinistic
As far as I know, all Bibles are. "Calvinism" is just... the Bible ! Good grief, that's tiresome.
That’s an Oxymoron
Interesting take
How about just closing the bible and coming outside into the real world? It is wonderful, fascinating, puzzling and mysterious, and the source of all wisdom.
How about just reading the Bible outside in the real world? (You know, the real world that He created.)
@@Yesica1993 Except you haven't shown a god exists or that he created anything.
@@stevepierce6467 The world SCREAMS it. Things don't come into existence by time and chance. Do you walk on the beach, see a sandcastle and think, "The ocean and sand and wind did that, all by themselves. No intelligence was required." Of course you don't. You know a someone made it. Stop being ridiculous.
@@stevepierce6467then who did? Nothing can exist from itself. And why are you here anyways, its a Bible review. You have nothing to do here so just let them be
@@timh7469 A leading question, implying that there is an accepted answer that someone created everything. There is no evidence to support the idea of a creator god, and some to support the idea that the universe has always existed and was never created at all.
Why am I here? I presumably have no reason to interfere in your free study of your religious beliefs. Well, I am here because so many of you religious fanatics feel a need to be in my territory, the area where no belief in a god is accepted and acceptable. Every day across the land you are pushing to make your personal religious faiths (and there are many, some quite contradictory) the law of the land. I am here to remind you that our democracy was founded on the principle of NO imposed religious beliefs, and that free thinking people need to be defended against the mindless push to install a fascist theocracy. So no, I will not let you be.
Gave mine away to a library. It’s chalk full of Calvinism
Problem is it’s ESV
Just wonder , what happen with the ESV ? thank you
No, that’s the benefit.
ESV is a phenomenal translation
(This person will never answer. They made the same comment on another video and never gave any explanation.)@@zoraidahegarsiervadelsenor6583
Should be thrown in the trash.
How can you say that so call bible is the best let me say this 200 verse have been removed from your book I will pray for you to find the truth.
LOL! What?
@@Yesica1993 I think this person is refering to the fact that many verses and passages that are in the KJV will not be found in the ESV. I observed another conversation about something similar under another comment.
There is a long winded explanation as to why this is so, but I'll try summarising as best I can.
KJV uses manuscripts knows as the Textus Receptus (or received text), which are among the oldest known manuscripts (this means we've had them the longest). In actual age, however, they are among the latest. Since our discovery and use of the Textus Receptus, there have been more manuscript discoveries, such as the Dead Sea Scrolls, which are older than the previously known manuscripts.
What was discovered is that plenty of passages and verses that are found in the KJV and other older translations were not found in the older manuscripts, even though these manuscripts had these books. In fact, plenty popular verses and passages of scripture (and example being the woman caught in the act of adultery, new testament) were only found in a few (like 5 out of 500) manuscripts and all these happen to be the newer manuscripts. Therefore, many modern translations have omitted them, adding notes and comments of their existence instead. The NKJV takes a different approach where it actually includes all these verses and passages from the KJV, but inserts footnotes that explain how the older manuscripts do not include these verses.
I hope I was able to shed some light on this matter and that I haven't taken up too much of our time explaining all this.
God bless you all. Have a wonderful day. Peace.
@@kadeembailey00 Yes, I have the general understanding that this is the case. Those verses and issues are (nearly always, that I know) made clear in footnotes or elsewhere.
I was wondering if this person was one of the KJV cultists. And, if so, I was trying to call them out on their nonsense. I appreciate your time.
@@Yesica1993 No problem. I'm quite concerned at these KJV-onlies. I can understand preferring it over other translations, but some are going as far as to declare all other translations and all who read them to be works of the devil. Yikes. Such a far stretch just to discredit something you don't like. I'll pray for us all.
The gay King's storybook.
😂😂😂
ESV 👎... KJV 👍
No. KJV only
You won’t find any bashing of the KJV on this channel but I am not of the opinion that KJV is the only reputable English translation, neither will you find that opinion from the editors of the original KJV if you read their preface
@@betterbiblereading There's no reasoning with KJVO-ist cultists. I had never even heard of this until fairly recently when I saw it online. Thankfully, I have never run into such a person in real life. If I have, they kept it to themselves!
I am so thankful for this video... you have shown me in so many different ways why NOT to use this bible