What is the Christian Standard Bible?

[@Blakefan2520]

I have been an RSV and more recently an ESV reader. I was in the Bible book store last week and saw a CSB - a translation I was not familiar with. I read it for awhile in the bookstore, and fell in love with how comfortable it was to read. I purchased it, and now can't put it down. Thanks for a great translation.

[@serrano59]

My pastor recently mentioned that he started reading the CSB and is enjoying it. I just ordered my copy, can't wait to read it

[@Me2Lancer]

Thanks for your post. The CSB is a favorite of mine. I study it daily from the CSB Study Bible and the CSB Reference Bible. I also have the HCSB Bible.

[@AarmOZ84]

I been using the CSB Disciples's Study Bible and this has been the best study Bible I have ever owned. The translation feels as readable as the NIV or NLT while being closer to the ESV or NASB. The reading plan, journaling, and verse memorization has me walking away understanding the scriptures BETTER than I ever had in years. Once I complete the year long plan and filled every journal entry, I am going to get another CSB study Bible (possibly the Charles Spurgeon or the CSB Study Bible, haven't decided yet).

[@purple_leaf5770]

I just ordered this version today. I hope it’ll be a great addition to my Bible collection and study

[@purple_leaf5770]

I’ve got NIV KJV NKJV NLT

[@mariagutierrez4721]

Thank So Much For The CSB My Favorite Translation.

[@BibleLovingLutheran]

Thank God for this translation.

[@allankempson6951]

For years I've used the ESV for a formal equivalence translation and a NIV for a dynanic equivalence one. Recently I heard about the CSB, and its the best of both, so now its the translation I use every day!

[@susyhebner2543]

I just bought one day before yesterday to add to all my other versions. I absolutely love my new CSV. Temporarily it’s my main read & study Bible. Once a KJVer now integrating CSV. 👏👏👏❤️

[@Mrsfatblackchick]

Going to save up money and buy me a CSB bible.

[@RottenDoctorGonzo]

One can access it for free on Bible Gateway.

[@gabrielangelo9937]

Hi CSB! I love and appreciate this translation of the Holy Bible. I hope you will not frequently update your 2017 text, which is an update itself. I hope CSB will not be like the ESV and the NLT that frequently updates their version. Because, for me it means that the translators (including reviewers) were not confident in their final work, and it gives us the impression that it cannot be the Christians "Standard" Bible. As a consequence, we will not be confident too, and if we aren't confident enough, we will not be able to use CSB text as a memory verse for all ages. It will just be like some translations that we only use as an alternative translation, not as the main version (e.g. KJV) that the church can officially endorse or use. I hope you will be like the NIV, NASB and the NRSV that only after several decades it was updated because of the advances in scholarship and development in the English language. Lastly, it is expensive in our part to purchase your products again, because there's a new version and the 2017 is out of print and unusable already like the ESV 2011. Kindly update it if there's a significant change in the meaning of the English language or advances in scholarship, or archeologists discovered another ancient manuscripts (like the Dead Sea scrolls) that is earlier and authoritative. Congratulations to all!

[@sherlockhomeless7138]

I couldn't agree more. I have now a He reads truth and CSB study bible 2017 edition and a Verse-by-verse 2020 edition. That's kind of weird.

[@AString95]

I personally read the NASB. I bought 50 CSB NT bibles to handout.

[@nathanmielke1977]

I love my NASB

[@thegospelhq7780]

Thanks for the review. I just ordered the HCSB Genuine leather cowhide bible. I hope its good!

[@The_Scouts_Code]

What are your thoughts on the leather bible you bought?

[@jayg5650]

FYI the KJV itself is a revision of the Bishop’s Bible with a bit of the Geneva Bible and Tyndale’s work sprinkled in

[@kennethbelk8474]

Getting mine today,am actually a king james reader,but I have been praying for a deeper walk with JESUS and he has led me too this point in my walk with GOD,I believe that the HOLY GHOST; is leading me and I just happen upon this bible doing research on the net, so I checked info it and I have been watching alot of KZbin videos,of them giving there comments etc!! So I am sold on this and I ordered two charles spurgeon study bible the black cover and the tan one.

[@ethanwasme4307]

how did that go? I'd suggest learning a bit about manuscript collections, the one used in the CSB and KJV contrast in a lot of areas

[@dorcasmcleod6583]

Why do these translations have Matthew 19:9 as "sexual immorality" when the word is "fornication" You could say that your spouse looking at pornography is sexually immoral, but is it the same as "fornication" ? No, not quite because fornication is sexual intercourse with someone not your spouse. Sexual immorality is a weak rendering of the Greek pornia, it is actually a broader idea than God spoke. I am amazed in this day and age with the number of people that I see wanting a deeper Bible study but leave KJV when they could keep KJV and study from any other translation by internet researches.

[@shirleyhall4582]

After studying the reviews I ordered mine. I really enjoy reading it. It is very understandable. I have always used NKJV. I wish I had gotten the study Bible since I like it so much.

[@johnmanager1830]

Love the CSB, it and the NET Bible are pretty much my favorite translations to use. Now, where can I get a CSB mug like you guys have on the table there?

[@WilliamSwartzendruber]

Hold up! Where can I get a CSB mug?

[@terrysbookandbiblereviews]

The KJV started as a revision of both the Bishops and Geneva Bible. Interesting video.

[@Matthew-307]

I thought it was mainly based on the Tyndale?

[@danbuter]

You guys need to make a high end wide margin similar to what Cambridge produces.

[@fnjesusfreak]

One of my own translation errors resulted in my friends referring to the case of an excessively literal translation being called the "good arms error", because of a Japanese idiom. One example of this can be found at Isaiah 5.1b where a literal translation might be "A vineyard is made to my beloved in a horn the son of oil", which is actually so literal as to be *wrong* (!). A better translation would be "My beloved set up a vineyard on a fertile hillside", which is similar to what most translations have.

[@dorcasmcleod6583]

So how did you figure that out? You researched it. But this seeking for better and better translations is silly to me. There is confusion that God did not intend.

[@nsj2kx]

Got the Spurgeon study Bible in CSB and I love it! I have bibles in NLT, NIV and NKJV and for me the CSB is the best!

[@markgushue9482]

Let me ask this, what is the original text he is referring to? This sounds like he's being eloquent to produce sales.

[@davidbrock4104]

Reading the CSB more and more...

[@johnritter5951]

I've got three CSBs arriving tomorrow: the study bible, a personal size, and a compact. Even so, the idea that "optimal equivalence" is something new; that no other translation team has ever thought of before; that others have labored under a false notion of having to choose between word for word and dynamic equivalence ... is nonsense ... but not totally nonsense. I believe it is basically a sales strategy designed to make people believe some new, never before heard of, or thought of, translation style. Does anyone seriously believe that the ESV or the NIV people did not employ the same approach of sticking to word for word except when it would lead to a misunderstanding of the meaning of the text? Yes, publishers who bankroll these projects are not non-profits. They will, indeed, look for all necessary marketing methods. The CSB is a good translation. I own one and like it. I've bought three more. But let's not be gullible.

[@mchaywood83]

This is a little off base from the video, but what is the premium leather large print thinline made of? Is it cow, lamb, or goatskin. It is very soft and it just says premium leather on the box.

[@1791Actual]

Great work and a fantastic Bible. I would like to see a verse-by-verse, side column, wide margin developed as the ultimate preacher's Bible. But that's just me! Bless you for what you are doing.

[@ChristianStandardBible]

Thanks for the encouraging words and for the suggestion!

[@expressocean9874]

I really love this translation. However I think it can be improved. For example, the greek word amen (supposed to be pronounced, "Ah-mane") is translated "Assuredly" in the NKJV and "truly" in the NASB. But where it is repeated , i.e. "Amen amen" the NKJV has "Most assuredly," and the NASB has "Truly, truly." The HCSB and the CSB translates "amen" the same as "amen amen". Besides a few instances such as this (and maybe some more footnotes may be needed) , I think this is one of THE best translations. I hope to see it get even better in the future.

[@andrewnix1419]

Sounds excellent

[@stevetucker5851]

Yeah, the sound IS excellent. I’d like to know what kind of microphone they’re using.

[@jjemsnd7]

How is this any different from an ESV translation? The principles sound identical.

[@jeffholm3503]

I love my new CSB. I use it along with the ESV. I do disagree with KJV being on the top loft the line as it was a revision of the Tyndall and the Bishops bibles.

[@henrybemis8913]

I am assuming that the old HCSB will no longer be printed after stocks run out?

[@ChristianStandardBible]

Hello Henry, Thanks for posting a message. Yes, you are correct that the HCSB will no longer be printed and is being replaced by the CSB. Have a great rest of the weekend!

[@maninthewilderness5795]

Where have you been Henry? We all knew about this for a year. The ESV and NIV are tough competition and Holman had to do some serious rebooting with the CSB to stay competitive. It is basically just the average the vicissitudes of Publishing companies operating on the Free Market.....

[@TheTrenchface]

I saw the word Christian on a bible. So I bought it.

[@perbondesen]

Which are the underlying manuscripts?

[@ChristianStandardBible]

Hello! Here is a link to the manuscripts used while translating. Thanks! csbible.com/ministry/pastor-faqs/#faq/what-manuscripts-were-used-when-translating-the-christian-standard-bible

[@terryhumberd7546]

I love all translations and the top 3 are ESV, CSB and the NIV . The only thing I am disappointed is the study bible is not thorough enough in its notes. The size is just right in the study bible but the notes need to go further

[@billducker7404]

What's wrong with A V??

[@MCGaar]

The original chart makers should have put thought for thought translations to the left since it’s more of a open minded way of translating. Word for Word would be the more conservative translation and therefore belongs on the right. In my opinion

[@Nebiros21]

If the CSB comes out with an edition that includes the Apocrypha, I will consider switching from my NRSV which does contain the complete Apocrypha.

[@gc1599]

William S. The Apocrypha isn’t from God

[@Nebiros21]

@@gc1599 Your opinion. Catholic and Orthodox Christians would disagree.

[@RyGuy8989]

I used to be a “KJV only” guy until I researched the HCSB and found that it translated from the original manuscripts, didn’t leave out verses as well. And love the use of Yahweh. Love my HCSB, but am disappointed in the changes from the HCSB. The gender neutrality of it is not cool.

[@allensagalla1579]

Praise the Lord for your deliverance and liberation; happy for you :-)

[@beckywitthegoesbeforeme3661]

bring back the hcsb

[@vincentpinto7635]

Sit desently

[@youngrevival9715]

I just wish they kept Yahweh is all. Otherwise this is my favorite translation

[@dorisjecminek9278]

O you capitalize the nouns and pronouns of God, Jesus and the Spirit?

[@uriyahpanas9669]

To follow such agenda 100 more versions might see the world and still will be missing. The best practical idea would be to take original, translate grammatically, word for word (or word for a few, as in amplified), the best possible, cause completely different sentence building structure. Scripture text will be done. Otherwise youre killing yourself, very hard, cause completely different languages. But then compose commentaries on each passage, but apart from text. What this text means, taking as issue all cultural, historical, social conditions of passage or book. Eather in the same volume or in the one on its own each will choose commentary according to his level. Because scripture itself is still much to discover. Different book structure? No problem, but scripture text would be the same. And symphony would be the one, easier to communicate for christians. And audionarrative. I think much already exists. Jews, messianics, christians done all, it all here and there. Only to put together. Forgot to say: reading any(best translated) bible text only(without amplification or commenting) might be misunderstanding or miss of important

[@dianabangerter9920]

notice you didn't mention missing verses

[@ethanwasme4307]

I think you mean added verses xD But yeah, they should be included for good measure

[@johnkennedy9078]

Guys tell me it's not crazy that the Lord's Prayer has changed in your Bibles! Literally pick your Bible up and read this verse after I tell you... I think it's Mark 6: 9 - 13... The part where it says "forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us". *IT'S NO LONGER TRESPASS* . Now it's "forgive is our DEBTS, and those DEBTORS against us"! If you deny this, pick your Bible up now! And confirm! It's in all Bibles! If you want to know what the hell this phenomenon is called, just ask. Again, this is not a joke! I wouldn't have written all this for a stupid joke.

[@reidmason2551]

It was also "debts/debtors" in the Geneva Bible, which predates the KJV. If anything, the KJV is the odd man out on this one.

[@thewayfarersjourney6336]

The CSB is a bible that has a very ugly logo. I hope you'll make the logo as elegant as the ESV or the LSB.

[@adamh5153]

HCSB>CSB

[@maninthewilderness5795]

I hope the CSB displaces the horrendous NIV for all time. Good Luck..

[@denleemel]

The NIV being horrendous is a huge exaggeration.

[@gray6580]

Shouldn't we be more interested in accuracy than readability? Which bible is most accurate to the text used by the church down through the ages since the second century?

[@SolomonsWisdom]

I agree but at the same time, I can barely understand my King James Version, so this CSB version is really way more effective for me.

[@gray6580]

If you have trouble reading and understanding the KJV, perhaps my granddaughter of 7 years could give you some help. That is the weakest argument given. In terms of accuracy and readability the KJV is easiest according to the Flesch/Kinkade reading levels study. I find using an English dictionary is also helpful for unknown words...even the CSB has words that need to be defined. What do you do with the verses that are missing in the CSB but in the Greek? And, what version has lasted over 400 years as the standard for church evangelism and gospel revivals in the USA and Europe? Seen more conversions to Christ than any version known to man and used as the 'standard' of comparison for centuries? And one more, not one error has been proven in it when it comes to geography, biography, history, poetry, doctrine, or any other study of man. Let's face it. There is no other Bible that comes close to the KJV...even when you compare all to the 'standard'! Just a note: the CSB is an eclectic version of the NASB which is a revision of the ASV which is the American version of the RSV of 1881 of Wescott and Hort. Most modern versions are based on a common Greek text (Nestle/Aland 4) which is a Roman Catholic Greek text which all modern versions are compiled from as far as Greek text. The KJV is from the Traditional text going back to the second century use in the churches of Asia Minor and Europe.

[@RyGuy8989]

Shirley Gray Your post reminds me that I’m glad I’m no longer apart of the “KJV only” crowd. So much hate and pride in your post, but that is the “KJV only” crowd for ya. I’ve found so much more love and passion for Jesus outside of that crowd. As I said I used to be “KJV only”, but I did a lot research on the HCSB(not CSB) and found it used the original text that the KJV used, and had 100 scholars work on the translation so as to ensure accuracy. I love the accuracy and readability of the HCSB, along with the use of Yahweh and capitalization of the Lords pronouns. Now the CSB messed everything up that was good about the HCSB, won’t ever be buying one of those.

[@kk7816]

Why doesn’t anybody say anything about the English standard version? pretty accurate. ESV.

[@wadeh777]

Shirly gray goes to a very lonely and sad church. Must be so lonely thinking only your way of thinking is correct.

[@dianabangerter9920]

PEOPLE!! You need to understand that there are verses missing in ALL CSB Bibles!!!!!!! Stick with HCSB

[@darthcole4668]

Diana Bangerter I think you mean added.

[@gray6580]

Since the CSB is an eclectic text (revised Westcott/Hort) and follows the Sinaiticus and Vaticanus manuscripts of the Vatican over the Traditional Text, why do they not complete the change and add the Apocrypha that is in those Greek manuscripts? Reason is that it would not sell to the general Protestant churches and money is a strong motivator for selling newer translations.

[@RyanGill86]

You know the KJV was originally published with the Apocrypha, right?

[@christianclassicsongs9527]

All the new translations of corrupted from the Alexandrian text the only real version of translation is a King James Version the 80 1611 everything else This is just Garbage and throw in the garbage king James version is the only real built correctly translated where to God it’s the most accurate no doubt about it so beautiful the king James version every other version diminishes Jesus Christ it always does Leven leaves out versus they’re not in the king James and so yeah this new version to talk about probably from Satan so anyway king James version kids at worlds most beautiful anyway it’s easy to read it so poetically beautiful. You can tell it’s inspired by God the other versions you can tell her just a joke

[@jerrylisby3440]

It's not God's word. It's just man's attempt at it. Stick with the Holy Bible that is over 400 years old. There are many man made errors in these modern versions. Many of the "errors" are on purpose. You don't get to choose what God said. If you want choices go to Baskin Robbins.

[@TheMrpalid]

The Bible has been corrupted. Those who came after Jesus like Paul, and others have corrupted the teachings of Jesus. Jesus was the messenger of Allah and Muhammad is the final messenger of Allah. Read the Qur’an and you’ll find the truth.

[@basedcataphract5852]

No

[@donavanboykin9489]

That’s a lie.