Why I Chose The ESV over the NASB

[@TearUpYourBible]

This video gets lots of interaction, and I'm so grateful for that. Thank you for participating in the community! That being said... let me make a suggestion to all my theological bible loving brothers and sisters in Christ. Work on your NUANCE. The video was called “Why I Chose the ESV over the NASB” it was not called “Why the ESV is the best thing ever and the NASB is a flaming bag of dog poop.” Obviously, I give a lot of positives up front because I love the NASB, both academically and sentimentally. But ultimately form, quality and ACCESSIBILITY are why I chose the translation. I try to think as a pastor (because it’s my default thought process) and if I was transitioning a church to one translation (which I would) I could not chose the NASB with a clear conscience. I don’t collect Bibles, so I don’t know all the ins and outs about how they’re made or who makes themselves. (Printers not the publishers) I’m simply on a journey to find my prefect “forever” bible. I only like premium bibles because I interact with them for 2+ hours every day. The page has to look good enough to read that long and the Bible needs to feel good enough to hold that long. Re the soon coming NASB update: The NASB will not update the way the ESV updates. Everyone the ESV updates, we get no indication. There is no “ESV11” - the way the NASB has and will update will be more like a “new version” than an update. We will ALWAYS have the NASB95... so I, still stand by that statement. They do leave the text alone, and when they update. Plus, updating every 20-25 years vs every 4-6 years, aren’t really apples to apples. I hope this helps anyone who was overly concerned about what the guy on youtube was saying what he was saying. I’ll be starting a series in late fall to help you fine ministers start your own channels and produce quality videos to reach the internet with the gospel and/or your personal opinions about stuff! 😁

[@eddiejeffries]

Nuh huuuuuuuuuh!!! If your thought process ain't mine to a 't,' you wrong son!! ;)

[@TearUpYourBible]

hahahahaha

[@carolinefiller4898]

I hear you brother, personally I love the bible, NKJV, NASB, CSB, NEB, NLT, they all have their pluses, love God, read his word. Thank you for your enthusiasm and your love of the Word

[@crossbreaker6718]

There is no accurate Version or any so called accurate translation , entire bible is Corrupt so its all translations are also Corrupt

[@BibleLovingLutheran]

Jason Mayfield they’re doing the gender neutral thing in upcoming NASB

[@israelcowl6764]

I appreciate the review, but I feel as though the NASB points were stronger for me anyway.

[@mosesramirez6330]

Same! Typeface and physical quality? Really? The standardization thing was going to be a valid point to me until he went back to the quality thing. I have study groups when everyone uses their own version, and it actually prompts good discussion.

[@Johnny_3_Putt]

This guy is ridiculously likable.

[@TearUpYourBible]

hahahah THANKS!!!!!!

[@Johnny_3_Putt]

Grace For Life with Jason Mayfield I'm a bit of a Bible hoarder. The ESV and NASB are my favorite as well. I enjoy the Complete Jewish Bible and NIV as well but I treat them both more or less like commentary. I actually use a sacred name version of the ASV for the most part. (I'm not a "sacred namer"). This Bible is actually hard bound with real paper that I can make notes with gel pens and can highlight with regular highlighters without it bleeding through. Like you, I prefer prefer hard copy rather than using an iPad or phone. However, I love biblehub when it comes to comparing translations quickly or when I need a lexicon. Also, I love that you talk context! I wish more people would. My daughter is transferring to a really good Baptist College for Biblical Studies in the fall and I'm scared to death that she'll be fed doctrine over context. Hopefully I've taught her to test the scriptures (especially Paul lol).

[@molliebrown6949]

Agreed! 😊

[@rhondahodges5821]

LOL. I know, right?

[@bkrxiii]

Fifty Fifty agreed

[@shawnglass108]

I like how the NASB uses small caps for Old Testament quotes. That’s very important and makes sure you don’t miss the quotes. I truly wish the ESV did this. It would be really close to perfect if it did. I really like how the ESV translators made the wise decision to side with the Dead Sea Scrolls and Septuagint when they both agree over the Masoretic text.

[@pilgrimslightorg]

You are making a great case for the NASB. I think your struggle comes from personal study vs. congregational use. Your reasons for choosing the ESV seem to revolve around style over substance.

[@williamsizemore5313]

Thanks for the help!!! NASB is now my choice.

[@millerfam128]

You sold me on the NASB in the first half of this video. You sold me on ESV in the second half of this video. I have both, I use both. I use ESV more. I'm still torn.

[@cfrost87]

Nothing wrong with using both. It's good to use multiple translations.

[@millerfam128]

I agree and do.

[@PracticalBibleStudies]

I like MEV for Textus Receptus and ESV for Critical, but with Logos, Accordance, and YouVersion, it’s great to have multiple readings in English.

[@rogercoleman8515]

I'm from. TEXAS so I like the Texted receptus the best..lol

[@rogercoleman8515]

Ok seriously..I've been using the NASB for years. I look through different ones from time to time, but the NASB greek and hebrew word study bible is the one for me.

[@ZWortek]

I'm just getting into reading bibles and you drew me in right at the beginning of this video. I scroll down and someone mentions that you're like-able and now I can't stop analyzing you, but I have to agree there is something about you that is extremely like-able. Anyway thank you for making this video.

[@TearUpYourBible]

hahahah thanks! I don't "put it on" at all, so you pretty much just get me in the videos. lol

[@igepofficialchannel9202]

I personally using KJV and NASB and I love it. the best versions

[@christianhawk592]

Ngwajoyeh lisu KJV NKJV NIV ESV I’ve thought about getting a NASB tho

[@Agentdonnielucas]

Just bought my first ESV study bible today!

[@TearUpYourBible]

Awesome!

[@tommyboyindy1157]

Best study Bible out there.

[@HisLostSheep]

I agree with you. I just got the NASB77 and it reads better than the ESV imo. It's easier to read than the NKJV! That's my Bible, because the product line for 1977 NASB is limited.

[@guidedbyfaith7355]

So far you have convinced me nasb over esv.. then again I came in as a nasb only lol

[@jerem0621]

NASB 77 only or NASB 95 only. Ha ha ha!!

[@nojustno1216]

Here.....in this posting..... the seed of NASB-onlyism (sorry KJV-onlyists) was planted. 😂

[@yahusrevus]

As someone who struggles to choose between these two translations myself (and often ends up looking to buy both each time rather than just make a decision!!)... What a blessing of a video. Thanks!

[@davobluesky]

It’s funny how China persecutes people for having bibles or preaching Jesus, but they sure do love to sell us bibles. I have a few China made bibles.

[@TearUpYourBible]

David never know... Bible printing could be the most powerful infiltration of the gospel! 🤓

[@raysonraypay5885]

Cuz Mao was an atheist and afraid of organized religion. Just goes to show the sheer ignorance of some peeps sadly =(. Then again i guess he didn’t want to deal with people killing in the name of God out of passion for their King Jesus =D

[@jerrytom8835]

Now we got the internet, thank God!

[@theghastlygamer5326]

@@raysonraypay5885 the communist manifesto says to stamp out organized religion because they want you worshipping the state

[@DannyTillotson]

Thank you. I just bought my ESV readers Bible. Love the Bible looking like a novel. Was going to buy the NASB but wanted to break away from the tradition 2 column reference Bibles and I'm loving this. Wouldn't have gone with ESV if it wasn't for your video so many thanks again.

[@cameronfraser8854]

Wow 50 lbs in 4 months That’s impressive

[@mikerichards1498]

One of the reasons the ESV is so frequently updated is because some critical things were overlooked during the first revision, and even the second edition has rough spots that are not grammatically or exegetically correct.

[@AFrischPerspective]

I love Schlitterbon Bibles! lol (I think he may have meant Schyler, and I do actually like those.) Thanks for your videos, Jason!

[@that1kidudidntmeet11]

This video is “really super great” 👍. I have been getting into theology the past several months. I currently have an ESV student study and have just ordered an NASB keyword Bible

[@TearUpYourBible]

Awesome Landon!!!!

[@jazzmonk5670]

As a NASB fanboy, the ESV does read better (smoother) than the NASB.

[@JonathanGrandt]

JazzMonk except for where Calvinism is forced.

[@skirtonbear1]

I use all, but the ESV is my base. Living in the Capitol of California, people in a small church literally from all over the world; senior pastor felt required to teach from the NIV for such a diverse group, but our retired pastor teaching the kids used the KJV and I taught the youth/adults using the ESV. We kept it that way because the world uses multiple versions and we wanted our congregants to grow and mature, and when talking to friends who only used a specific version they would be effective regardless of which translation used. A congregation should have no need to use a single version to be “on the same page,” but capable of working and studying from a variety to be effective in the real world. Loved this presentation.

[@theburlyburrito]

“They don’t update it (NASB) anymore.” *NASB 2020 and LSB intensify* (I know it’s been 2 years lol)

[@LimpingforJesus]

I struggle with this to bro. My struggle is with NIV or ESV. I grew up on the NIV but I have preached from the ESV since 2010. I love a literal translation. My wife knows your wife’s pain...lol. I’m glad I’m not alone in my translation mania.

[@elroyswarts513]

As someone who is one of the biggest supporters of the great ESV Bible, I would like to agree that it is one of the best Bibles of our time.I use it as my primary Bible, but also use the NKJV at times to draw comparison.I bought my first ESV before it became as popular as it currently is, and I think that it is a gift from God to the modern day Church.The ESV is a relatively new Bible version, but I believe that it will eventually surpass the NIV, and ultimately the much respected KJV, both in popularity, and in sales.I use my ESV for my personal devotions, for study, for memorising, for sharing selected portions with others, and as an Evangelist, I use it for ministry.

[@jeremybravo8486]

I hope you are using the pre 2016 print of the ESV. The 2016 has terrible revisions in it that don't reflect what is actually in the original language.

[@elroyswarts513]

Raven El Gitano Yes, I do use the first version that came out.That's pre 2016.

[@jeremybravo8486]

Elroy Swarts oh thank goodness. I switched to the NASB because I am a man of ethics and Crossway pulled a snake in the grass move with the 2016 edition. They may change some of their interpolations back but I doubt it. It sucks though because I loved the 2011 edition. Just based on principle alone I won't go back back to it until they fix what they changed in a later edition. Do you know what changes I am talking about?

[@elroyswarts513]

Raven El Gitano Yes, I saw the changes they made, and I agree that they were not supposed to make them because it is not good to have a Bible and be excited about it, only to find out that it is outdated because of an update.It is horrible and shameful that Holy Scripture has to be treated as though it is software programs or cellphones.

[@jeremybravo8486]

Elroy Swarts see thats how I felt. I fell in love with the 2011 edition and the 2016 edition was such a let down. I felt betrayed. You know what I mean?

[@susyhebner2543]

Same here! ESV supposedly are originally from revised standard version. Just discovered that in my ESV Bible intro today. Agree, love the italics!

[@marybelle3516]

At least they admit it, I’m an NASB user myself. I’ve heard people call it “clunky” and all types of stuff (while admitting there is nothing wrong with the actual translation). I don’t feel that way at all. I love it.

[@JabraGhneim]

Thanks for this video. I’m a translator of religious literature and I am always interested in reader comments on translations, especially the Bible. Let me offer the idea that the question of what Bible is best is not a profitable one to ask or answer without taking the intended audience in mind, especially the education of that audience. Bottom line for me personally is making sure that the readers understand the message of salvation and Heavenly Father’s dealings with his saints and daughters. The translation which achieves that is the “good” translation. If ESV does that for you great. If the Amplified or the Message does that then great. Pastors should take that into consideration and not push for a specific Bible.

[@denleemel]

"Literal" is often not only impossible, but not preferred. Anyone who understands translating anything from one language to another understands why that is so.

[@barrettmartin1941]

Really appreciate your channel. Thanks for your honesty and vulnerability. I’m a Bible nerd as well. This video is the reason ESV is my main Bible now.

[@jerem0621]

I like both, by my EDC is the ESV. I didn’t realize how engrained in my mind the ESV has become until I tried to use the version my pastor uses, which is the CSB. There is a majesty to the ESV and the NASB that many other versions lack. I think this comes with Being a literal version and reflecting some of how the original authors wrote. The ESV is fantastic. I do wish they would slow down the revisions a bit, I have three ESV’s, one 2007 MacArthur ESV, a 2011 ESV Study Bible, and a 2011 Single Column, verse by verse, reference bible. All are fantastic! I hope to use the Verse By Verse single column for preaching. My son just gave that one to me.

[@sillypenquin9189]

How can you lost 50 lbs in 4 months?

[@TearUpYourBible]

How I Lost 55 Pounds In 4 Months: goo.gl/wkqF8x

[@poweronplants]

Thanks for this FANTASTIC video review! 🙌🏼

[@greganderson1445]

Love the video. The NASB now has an update. No translation is safe from the updates which is why some just read the kjv. The language is archaic but it won't be updated any more as far as I know. I go back and forth myself with these translations. I don't know.

[@TearUpYourBible]

No... the NASB has a new version. You will still be able to get the old version. The ESV actually updates every few years without any significant differentiation between updates other than the copyright page.

[@abc-wv4in]

Great comparison! One advantage of the NASB that you forgot is that it shows quotes from the Old Testament that are in the NT in small caps. I'm not knowledgeable enough to recognize many of them on my own without an indication in the text, so that's a very helpful feature. I agree with every point you made about these two translations. I like them both. Crossway blows other publishers away with their available variety of ESVs. (The other premium Bible publisher you couldn't recall is Schuyler from evangelicalbible dot com. They make heirloom quality Bibles in the NASB, NKJV, ESV, KJV, NIV, and NLT.) My favorite translations are the NKJV, ESV, NASB, and KJV. We are extremely blessed to have so many excellent literal translations from which to choose. Thanks for your video! (I also just gave a Like to another video comparing these two translations which favored the NASB. LOL)

[@philtheo]

Just my opinion, comparing the ESV vs. the NASB 2020: 1. Accuracy a. ESV is very accurate b. NASB is very accurate 2. Gender a. ESV is more traditional (e.g. brothers) b. NASB is more contemporary (e.g. brothers and sisters) 3. Readability/aurality/clarity/naturalness a. ESV has better literary style, but sometimes sounds like Yoda b. NASB reads more smoothly, but retains some of the NASB95's stiffness or woodenness 4. Formatting a. ESV -no capitalization of divine pronouns -no extra italics -no extra emphasis of OT quotations -fewer textual footnotes -more like a reader's Bible b. NASB -capitalization of divine pronouns -extra italics -extra emphasis of OT quotations (all caps) -more textual footnotes -more like a study Bible 5. Editions a. ESV has a broad and deep variety of editions from which to choose b. NASB has some good editions, but nowhere near as much as ESV 6. Supporting material a. Crossway has the secondary market all sewn up, perhaps only Zondervan is better, from popular material to academic or scholarly material, from devotionals to commentaries, in all categories, etc. b. Lockman essentially only does Bible translations, not much else Conclusion: Personally, I usually prefer the ESV to the NASB 2020. The only major advantage of the NASB 2020 over the ESV for me is the NASB 2020 reads more smoothly than the ESV. However, if forced to choose, then even the smoothness is probably outweighed by the literary style of the ESV because I love beautiful literary style which among other things is an aide-mémoire. To be fair, the NASB 2020 is underrated. Of course, the NASB in all its incarnations is considered very accurate in the sense of being as transparent with the original biblical languages as is possible for a translation to be (similar to other so-called "literal" or formally equivalent translations like the LSB, LEB, KJV, NKJV, ESV). At the same time, the NASB 2020 is significantly more readable than previous NASB versions. In fact, the NASB 2020's readability is nearly right up there with the CSB and the NIV which are considered vrry readable, and the NASB 2020 is more readable than the ESV and most other "literal" translations. So the NASB 2020 balances both accuracy and readability in maximal ways. I'd say the NASB 2020 is perhaps closest to the CSB and its optimal equivalence. In my view, the basic difference between the NASB 2020 and the CSB is that the NASB is more literal (formally equivalent) than the CSB, but the CSB is more readable (clear, natural) than the NASB 2020.

[@juliafalling4069]

Why I have rejected the ESV in favor of the NASB (update coming out next year). First, and most importantly, a search for the Hebrew noun, mishpat = (justice, judgment, statute, ordinance) in the plural yields 125 hits. In the NAS95, it is translated ordinances (75x), judgments (40x), + a few other English words. In the ESV, mishpat (pl) is most often translated rules (92x/125x)! For example, see Ex 21:1. Weak! Even when discussion civil government, statute and ordinance are stronger words than rule. Additionally, the ESV, like the RSV (and NRSV), rarely translates the imperfect tense accurately. Read Acts 18:1-6 and compare the ESV, NASB, and the KJV/NKJV. Then focus on vv. 4-5. The NAS95 does a beautiful job, getting exactly the right use of the imperfect. The ESV is mediocre at best. The KJV/NKJV ignore the imperfect altogether (creating a contradiction between vv. 4 & 6), AND have a poorly supported textual variant in v. 5. So I'm sticking with the NAS95. If the NAS18 is as good as I hope it will be, I'll be switching to it. The ESV is out of the running. While the NASB is often accused of being "wooden," we have not found that to be so. We've found more "clunky" verses in the ESV than in the NAS95 as we've gone through Mark, Jude, and now, James, verse by verse with Dr. Plummer (Daily Dose of Greek). And even if it were clunky, I'd stick with it for accuracy.

[@klrdvanlal53]

Brother I'm from India, so I'm using NKJV, NIV, but NIV is incomplete and not good enough, so among this NASB and ESV, which one I have to buy, please suggest me

[@ezassegai4793]

@@klrdvanlal53 NASB is 100% the most accurate. It does not force trinitarianism which is a proof that its literal. Even as a non-native english speaker I check the NASB every single time I am really questioning something.

[@klrdvanlal53]

@@ezassegai4793 brother thank you so much for your suggestion and by the grace of God I will definitely buy NASB

[@hectordanielsanchezcobo1773]

@@klrdvanlal53 the NIV is a good translation for beginning, or for people who prefer an easy-to-read translation, and it's not incomplete

[@klrdvanlal53]

@@ezassegai4793 I love nasb

[@matthaeus-apx6009]

Thank you, that was actually quite helpful. Fun to watch too.

[@TearUpYourBible]

Matthew Livall thanks!!!!!

[@Nebiros21]

I have an NRSV Bible because it includes the Apocrypha. Few Bibles do that. The NRSV along with the new CSB are in the middle between word for word and thought for thought. With your preference of word for word, I'd say yes, go with the ESV as they have come out with an edition that includes the Apocrypha.

[@denleemel]

Nebiros21 The Apocrypha is not Scripture and contains many theological and historical inaccuracies.

[@maryah8642]

denleemel That's your opinion.

[@davidcreekpodcast]

Thank you for taking the time to put this together.

[@rdd7919]

You have such an awesome personality Jason. So glad to meet you. I never have read the ESV. Just the NASB and didn’t know about a 65 and 95 or something like that version until I read some of the comments lol

[@kenhill4080]

Great video, as per usual. I'm going to give the single column wide margin ESV a try. One potential advantage of the ESV is that it comes free with freebie theWord Bible study software, which can complement hardcopy ESV reading and study. A congregation adopting ESV could be pointed to theWord as an additional resource. NASB 77 is $12 and a NASB 95 bundle is $30. In theWord, only KJV and NASB are keyed to Strong's numbers. (I have Logos 8 but I spend about equal time in theWord. Maybe now that Logos speed has improved that may change. But theWord is a great option for anyone interested in a powerful, flexible, intuitive free computer Bible study program.)

[@esperanzaviva2389]

I.... stiiillll cannot leave my NASB. So I asked myself how much was the Word of God worth to me? It took a while to change my mindset, but I finally got a PSQ Schuyler Quentel. Incredible goatskin cover, prima paper, Milo font, line matched and incredible maps that break the limitations of the Lockman mentioned. I originally got it until the full size returns in 2019. But with same pagination between the two sizes, I may just keep the little brother when the reprinting of the big one is available. I think the bottom line with the NASB is you get what you pay for. I am happy the ESV comes at a higher quality at a lower cost, but the feel and the content go hand in hand for me. I just can’t put it down! Thanks for posting it was very entertaining!

[@abc-wv4in]

I really like the Shuyler Bibles at evangelicalbible.com too. They are great folks who sell premium quality bound Bibles in several translations including the NASB, ESV, NKJV, and KJV among a few others.

[@JG4AU]

I’m torn between all the versions 🤣🤣🤣. NKJV, ESV, NASB, CSB.

[@ronsrailroad7176]

Read the version that you enjoy reading

[@MinorSwing-qu3ku]

You just became my favorite channel~ thx for your videos buddy

[@Romans--pe4yh]

I totally agree with you on zondervan making cheap feeling stuff. I bought a gorgeous looking ESV bible the other day as my daily driver and wanted a good looking NASB to go along with it but couldn't find anything remotely as gorgeous without spending about 3x as much.

[@Qwasbornagain2023]

Gotta get the NASB Premier Preachers Bible it’s top tier 🙏🏿 mine just arrived today

[@HJKelley47]

Your struggle is also mine. The NASU/NASB is my absolute preference for study/teaching, however, there are times the ESV calls to me. I have 60 Bibles in my collection with 22 different translations. For simple devotional reading I will often use the NLT. I also love capitalizing the pronouns of deity, though I am not from the South (LOL). Now I do teach and preach the Word of God using the NASU (New American Standard Update), and have been for the past 18 yrs. In teaching I frequently add one additional translation, which may include the ESV. Being extremely nearsighted with glasses, font size is the most important point when ministering from the Bible. Interesting how each minister selects their Bible of choice. Sometimes we can be a persnickety group (LOL. Thoroughly enjoyed your video.

[@tez817]

Do you believe there is a trinity?

[@peggynewbold5828]

I agree with you about all of it. How lovely is that? Also my two favorite Bibles. Just got a really nice ESV called The Illuminated Art Journaling Bible. Beautiful artwork all in gold. Love it.

[@riannar4394]

I got that one too. It's beautiful to look at and read ! 😀

[@stephengilbreath840]

I purchased a top grain leather thinline ESV from Truth for Life (Alistair Begg) for $35 and it's one of the best Bibles I've ever bought

[@jasonmullins6638]

Same!😅

[@marthavalentine7569]

You are not alone in loving Nasv wording - love it’s more literal, word for word, love it is not going to be changing.

[@thecaiyoteexperience9505]

Have you ever tried the CSB? I work at Lifeway and I LOVE the translation because it is an accurate translation, but is also easy to understand. I also do love the NASB and ESV, but there is something about the CSB that I just love. You might want to check it out if you haven't #totallynotsponsored lol

[@TearUpYourBible]

The Caiyote Experience I haven’t, but always hear amazing things about it.

[@barbaraz1618]

Thank You for the explanation. I did not know those things and have been using an NLT. May consider changing, just on your advice.

[@BiblicalStudiesandReviews]

I’ve started reading the New Testament in Greek, but I haven’t lost my love for the KJV.

[@BiblicalStudiesandReviews]

@@christopherbrewer4421 that’s awesome!

[@joesteele3159]

I feel like you advertised better for the NASB than the ESV. I'm an NASB guy myself. But I like using several translations in conjunction with each other.

[@ela1984maa2]

Thanks for the this great podcast! Very helpful in understanding NASB. I have a lot of ESV Bibles and a few others.

[@amotionhighlights8771]

ESV has a new line of individual books of the Bible that came out in 2019. For example: You can buy just the Book of Isaiah. As far as I know ESV is the only translation that has that.

[@TearUpYourBible]

I've done 3-4 reviews of those. :-)

[@regeniapaige9997]

I was raised KJV only. In my 20s and 30s, I used the NKJV. Then, as I aged, I went back to the KJV with the Strong's concordance. I love to study the Word. Looking at the meaning behind words gets me on fire... that's my passion right there. Recently, I heard about the ESV and the NASB. I bought the NASB because it was the most literal of the two versions. I returned the NASB because it's not what I wanted. I wanted a version that I could just sit, read, and enjoy the Word without trying to go into study mode all the time. Sometimes, I just want to read and not focus on trying to decipher each scripture. Just enjoy the Word He gave us and let Him just fill my soul and spirit. I will use the KJV to do my intense studies and the ESV as a way to help me understand a scripture better or just to curl up with His good book and enjoy. Thank you for a great video!

[@theladygunsmith]

My favorite is the Modern English Version. What do you think of it? (if you've looked at it)

[@TearUpYourBible]

I’ve never given it much attention.

[@SSOAPride0935]

A favorite of mine as well, I wish more publishers used this translation.

[@youtoo2233]

It's nearly identical to the Nkjv

[@paul8914]

You convinced me to stick with NASB haha. Very insightful info. NASB for me. Thanks!

[@lukeswain1752]

I'm being so drawn to the nasb. I have been reading the kjv my entire life. I was stuck in the kjv inly midnset for WAY to long. My ignorance and legalism was astronomical! Thank God we are not saved by our works!! Im really really drawn to the cambridge clarion nasb. It looks so cool. The format draws me. The single column looks more like a diary then a "bible." As if God took the time to write out sn entire book and im reading His perosnal diary. So i think im going to make the move on an NASB Clarion Bible. Thank you for this video!! To me, the nasb sounds the most clear to me. I really like it. Thanks!!❤

[@TearUpYourBible]

Go for it, Luke!!! I think you’ll like it!

[@bhsher]

Great review. I feel the same as you. I'm always torn about translation choices. Of course, part of that is because so many great options are available. (We are blessed!). I grew up with the NASB so it will always hold a special place in my heart. And I can't wait to see the NASB19!

[@TearUpYourBible]

Bryan Sherwood or NASB20 or NASB21... ya know... we’ll see when it shows up 😂😂😂 Thanks for watching and the compliment! I appreciate it and it encouraged me!

[@seanchaney3086]

The NASB retains verses which the ESV takes out. (placed in footnotes) They are placed in brackets. The Gideons ESV is a nice Bible to consider. The NASB is having a major update according to the NA28 and OT texts.

[@TearUpYourBible]

Sean Chaney well, they don’t take them out, they put them in the footnotes.

[@seanchaney3086]

Which is like saying, "they don't really belong there." The NASB acknowledges the Ecclesiastical tradition, and historic support.

[@Pastor4all52]

Jason, you sort of mentioned Schuyler (pronounced Sky-ler). They make, in my opinion, the very best Bibles in the world--even beating out R.L. Allan and Cambridge. Enjoy listening to you.

[@wbl5649]

@@chaplainpaul5326 I have the Quentel in NKJV and love it

[@distaff2935]

To begin with, I know nothing about the Bible. Purchased the oldest one I could find at a thrift store, because I wanted to avoid new translations. Ended up with an American Standard Version, 1901 copyright by Thomas Nelson & Sons, and 1929 copyright, International Council of Religious Education, "to insure purity of text". On the downside, the cover is coming apart, the binding is shot, and the pages delicate. I'm not sure it'll survive a reading. Good video! Thanks for the information.

[@timcocis3072]

😁always a good watch. NASB 100% I've tried reading through the esv but I found the sentence structure makes me skip in my speech I find that they are both are so similar that you can preach from the nasb and people can still follow in the ears for in the congregation blessyou

[@MrMann-gt1eh]

Thank you for sharing your input!

[@solitarypawn5076]

By the way, the NASB is being revised and will publish a new edition in early 2019 (I love it!)

[@marcusjohnson9165]

Love the ESV but I already own too many Bibles, including good NKJV and KJV study Bibles. I like the NASB. For study, I open my laptop to the NET Bible, which Grudem admits to using exhaustively in the ESV translation process. I use a classic NASB Reference for my daily reading. Also, my church (AG) uses the NASB. But hobby lobby has an ESV Study Bible for $20 right now. Tempting...

[@Ganderco]

I use ESV, KJV and others. But I also LOVE the NET with full notes on my computers!!!

[@ETHANGELIST]

I'm a NASB-Only Advocate lol jk. It seems your video has proven the NASB is essentially superior as a translation. I find the NASB more readable and I prefer the way it puts together the sentences and ultimately translates them

[@monicawilson896]

Thank you. This was very helpful to me. I read the OLDER version of NIV and am going to be reading NASB also.

[@InfinitelyManic]

There are no literal English Bible translations except for interlinear Bibles. But the italics tho!

[@michaelrobinson5616]

The ESV has been my primary translation for a while but now I'm beginning to use a mixture of both. The literal Word app got me into the NASB. I highly suggest the app if you haven't checked it out. I agree with the ESV product line being better but I think that might change when the 2020 NASB update comes out.

[@shaddjimenez4524]

When I read the NASB it cuts into my heart more than any other translation

[@jotiqueharlee194]

It is a struggle for me to choose also. But my favorites are Esv, Csb, Nasb and Mev...

[@Itsjess13]

Hello, I have recently discovered your channel and I am really enjoying it!! I already have a few Bibles which I have read a little but when I am reading I come across so many things I have questions about, that I am confused. So I was thinking about Getting a journaling bible of some sort so I could have space to take notes on the questions I have. I was wondering what your suggestion would be? I have the New Living translation. I was going to get an ESV bible for the question process but now I am a little concerned. You said that the ESV has been changed and has some bad translation issues? Anyways I would love any ideas or suggestions to lead to a better understanding of the word and on my journey to know Jesus and God better. Thank you.

[@TearUpYourBible]

When I (and others) y’all about bad translation issues, which aren’t really bad (the translators just did a few weird things)... we’re talking about maybe 5-10 verses. Every translation is going to have that. I would still suggest the ESV, and the Esv journaling Bible is one of my favorites. Here’s a link to it: www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&p=1201883&item_no=531910

[@Itsjess13]

Thank you so much :)

[@christianmaler2238]

ESV Bible is my favorite Bible. Reads very easily.

[@dan1979geboren]

I am a Dutch reader of the bible and ofcourse I read my dutch bibles. I read the “statenvertaling” and the “ herziene Statenvertaling” you can compare these 2 bibles with “ the King James” and “New King James” bible. I have some English translations as well: The ESV and NASB. And of course the King James Bible. I like those 3 english bibles a lot

[@johnarevalo3450]

What about the nkjv in the mix?

[@Sumatra123]

Some verses in the NASB are turned around so they hardly make sense. My CSB clears most of those verses up so I understand what they mean.

[@lewisdoyle]

January 2019 - still choosing the ESV? I feel your pain, brother.

[@TearUpYourBible]

3 times a day everyday. 😁

[@obedladiny4613]

I prefer the NASB. Why? Because of its accuracy. When I put it next to the ESV, the ESV does not always use the literal word in some places. I can almost every single time count on the NASB to be truer. Example: Leviticus 23 uses the correct word "appointed times" in the NASB, while the ESV has "feasts" instead. The NASB is more precise. That's why I prefer it as both my reading and study Bible in English.

[@bridegroomministries1212]

How do you figure? In the mind of an Israelite going up to the * of Passover you think he was thinking that he was going to the appointed time of Passover or the Feast 💕of Passover? Do you eat an appointment? No you eat the antitype to the types that point to the time or in this case He who is coming - the giving up of His flesh. Thats what's wrong with the NASB. You just nailed the problem. A hyper intelligence or textual CRITICAL interpretive lense has tainted the scriptures and it's in part a hermeneutic. Take note of it.

[@bridegroomministries1212]

You notice you said or presumed it's accuracy

[@double-edge_publishing]

The Day of Atonement, for example, is not a day of feasting. It's more of a day of fasting and afflicting the soul. The word "appointed times" makes more sense with the Day of Atonement. The weekly Sabbath is more of an "appointed time" and should not be confused with the annual sabbaths and festivals. Hebrews 9:12 in most modern versions biasly from a theological bias point translates the Greek "ta hagia" which means "holy place" into "the most holy place." The NASV does a better job of translating the word without bias and does so consistently wherever that word appears in the Greek. Many bias Protestant/Evangelical translators bring or cause false theologies into certain texts in the Bible which the kjv and NASV have to come in and expose or correct. Having said that, I do acknowledge that there's no perfect translation. The NASV is also a child of bias Protestant theology, but less so than other modern versions I've read. The kjv has its own false theological biases inserted into the English texts when it comes to the words "hell" and "soul" and several other words.

[@stealthhelp]

​@@double-edge_publishing I'm currently I'm a time of deep biblical theological and historical study, if I could pick your Brain as I have not seen that said before. Why do you believe the NASB has protestant theology? And if you could go into the kjv bias on the words hell and soul. I'm quite interested. If your still about here on KZbin:)

[@marienenetharagones3716]

I love hearing your opinion of your preference of translation or version. You made your point clear. It is your opinion and I respect that.😎 I have several bibles which includes the ESV and NASB. And I have growing fondness in NASB. 😍 I grew up reading KJV, then NIV and later on NKJV BUT I also check on NLT, NASB & ESV but I still stick to my beloved NKJV. The NKJV speaks to me beautifully. 😍The rest are just good as references 😊 In conclusion, the Holy Spirit would speak to our hearts the truth that is revealed in His word. 😊

[@TearUpYourBible]

MARNE ARAGONES I have lots of friends who grew up on the NKJV and they say it’s a tough translation to walk away from... they love it!

[@felipetejeda7545]

Great videos man. Thank you.

[@mauricebrown9641]

Shalom. Question. I use the Tree of Life Version. I have been doing research for an alternate translation. It seems that the modern translations like the NASB, ESV and NKJV have changes in text which change/cause confusion to the text. Read Mark 10:23. It reads, it is hard for a rich man to go to heaven, rather than it is hard for a rich man who depends on his riches to go to heaven. That is not confusing? It is not better to go to the old KJV for a more thorough/simple understanding of the scriptures? This is not meant to be argumentative. I am just trying to understand which translation would be more of a literal/accurate translation. Help. Thanks Shalom

[@Me2Lancer]

Thanks for your comparison between the NASB and ESV. I read both of these translations daily. For casual reading, I prefer the ESV.

[@ceeece]

I fought with myself over NASB and ESV when I was switching from the NIV. I agree that Crossway has a better line of Bibles. I got the ESV study bible in calfskin and I love it. I’m right there with you on the feel. I really love holding the calfskin and it makes the reading that more enjoyable. I have heard that more literal translations like the NASB might interpret words the same even though their meanings are completely different. I don’t have an example though.

[@ceeece]

Also agree with you on the new ESV translation. Luckily my study bible was the 2011 version. Not sure I will buy the 2016 version.

[@TearUpYourBible]

I just got the Heirloom Single Column Legacy in green goatskin. It's a 2016. The changes, at this point, have been talked about so much that they don't bother me because I know what they are. hahahaha BUT, my plan is to still read the NASB at least once every year, just to keep these guys honest with their "contrary wives" (Genesis 3:16 2016 joke... I was reaching for the humor hard lol)

[@ceeece]

I was looking at that one and yes it could convince me to get the 2016 text. Lol

[@KaligtasanSaSalitaBroJohn]

Formal or Dynamic, here are links that might shock you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIrRdpxmmqmloM0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqa8m2qJZZyGZ80 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6Gxo6Wfaq19a5I kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4XWdXluqtWhnKM kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIuVdWalg9uKqcU kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIvdaJKIqrqpiM0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHeWc2OVZ6qVY9k kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZDbn2pngLNkoLc Is the ESV perfect? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYLSYp-wltOEldU

[@gladysmoses8331]

Dean Jones What about the poor calf? liveforforever.com

[@darinlaws2557]

i hear ya brother I share your struggle !!!!! my wife started laughing and said "so your not the only one with this problem"....

[@TearUpYourBible]

Tell her to connect with my wife... they can start a support group!!! lol

[@computerkid1416]

I prefer the NASB as well, but I definitely see the readibility argument with the ESV, especially having grown up in a Church that used the NIV.

[@sholland42]

I love the NASB95. The Word is what’s important, with all glory to God.

[@abramtillabuild8477]

The most literal translation Bible you should look at over the NASB is the interlinear Bible brother! It's the most literal translation other then the actual original language Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek version. But for English translation it's the interlinear Bible.

[@louisaccardi6808]

I remember when I got saved I had the old KJV and cut my spiritual teeth on it back in the late 1960s. I have tried many translations but always return to the KJV. There is too much missing even in the NASB for me.

[@michaelkikle3018]

Louis Accardi amen, Brother! I can’t grow with these modern translations. And I think, a lot of the time, most people don’t, either lol. The KJV is hands-down the best lol.

[@louisaccardi6808]

Michael Kikle: I agree. I was doing a teaching on prayer the last few Wednesdays at our church and used the KJV as my main text. I did look up a number of modern translations to show the people that the Lord's prayer in Luke 11 ends with, "deliver us from evil." However, most of the modern translations leave out that important phrase. So, the NIV, ESV, NLT, and most others end with, "lead us not into temptation." Of course, it is not worded exactly the same. Those translations did not include that important part to the Lord's prayer in Luke 11. That is, those translations left out, "deliver us from evil." How absurd to leave that phrase out of the text. It don't even make sense. I read those other versions so I can know what they're leaving out so I can warn others. Further, there are new translations rolling off the presses daily. How many people that don't study their Bibles know that they are missing out on key portions of the Bible that are clearly missing.

[@michaelkikle3018]

Louis Accardi Exactly! 1 John 5:7 being perverted is the biggest offense, in my opinion, and a lot of people don’t even realize that without the KJV rendering of that, you can’t really even believe in the Trinity as it actually is.

[@beckywitthegoesbeforeme3661]

I have always had a problem with the nasb and Matthew 5:22 Do not be angry with your brother without cause. KJV Do not be angry with your brother. NASB Didn’t Jesus get angry?

[@louisaccardi6808]

Beckywitt: The KJV makes sense on Matthew 5: 22 whereas the NASB makes no sense at all. It leaves out an important missing piece if you ask me. You don't have to be an expert on Textual Criticism to know that.

[@nkosibaptiste6489]

Enjoye this video Jason. Keep em coming.

[@kimwine6336]

Hey Jason! I recently discovered your channel. I'm a capital "R" Reformed girl in my theological convictions, so we will disagree about some theology, but I love what you're doing by getting people as close to the text as they can. I respect your mission. Even though I'm Reformed in my theology, I have never been able to bond with the ESV. (I know, I'm surprised I'm allowed to be Reformed, lol!) I have always stuck with the NASB. But with NASB's recent changes, I've made the decision to switch to the CSB as my main translation. I may have to turn in my Reformed membership card. ;-) Jk - NASB is going to be basically obsolete as we know it by next year. I did a lot of research on the CSB translation philosophy and have been reading it for 3 years before I decided to make the switch. You might want to look into it. It's a solid translation and the "Optimal Equivalence" lands on "formal" more often than "dynamic" and it's like marrying the NASB in its word-for-word-ness to the NIV in its thought-for-thought-ness. Translation notes GALORE when they don't go literal.

[@TearUpYourBible]

The NASB 95 isn’t going anywhere. Yes they’re are releasing the new NASB, but it’s not like the ESV (or CSB for that fact) where they update it gradually and casually and then you never know what version of the text you’re actually reading. The NASB95 is going to continue to be available. There have even been a ton of new NASB95 Bibles released just this year.

[@kimwine6336]

@@TearUpYourBible Thanks for the info! The info I've heard wasn't very positive about my beloved NASB95. I'm certainly not abandoning it. My NASB and I have WAY too much history together. It's marked up and tear-stained and a delightfully crinkly mess. But I'm also loving the fresh perspective I'm getting from spending some time in a different translation.

[@jamesbarksdale978]

ESV is a better overall Bible. Glad you chose MY version! 😁👍

[@nicholasclay3915]

This was a REALLY SUPER GREAT review! It makes me feel better knowing I'm not the only one who struggles with this. At times I like ESV better, and other times I like NASB better. I think they are good comparison translations, though I am still debating over which to make my own.

[@anitrarn]

I have watched your videos enough to know that I can trust what you say and I value your opinion. I was asked by a coworker for a Bible. I gave her one and invited her to church. She is a believer but I’m not sure yet if she is saved. Are there any books or Bible studies I could get for her that you would recommend?

[@TearUpYourBible]

Honestly, I would turn her on to my teaching videos. I appreciate you hanging out with me!!!

[@portlandmhchurch399]

Hey man this is Rob Urie. I primarily use ISV and ESV for preaching and study. I can’t remember if I’ve ever asked this before, but have you looked into the ISP ( international standard version)? I would be interested in hearing your thoughts on that. I really enjoy the literal idiomatic style that ISV is written in.

[@TearUpYourBible]

I haven't... but that's primarily because I only use Bibles that are easy to get. lol Honestly, whatever I use ends up coming out in the teaching, so I try to always use where I want to end up.

[@db6655]

"Every man" never bothered me either, and I'm a woman. I also agree about Lockman Bibles. They're not great. I just got a genuine leather NASB recently from them, & it was disappointming.

[@christinam3313]

Schuyler bibles provide high quality bibles that will last and feel good in your hands. They have several translations including Nasb and the esv.

[@MusicalMedley2]

I have a Lockman Foundation NASB and it's every bit as good as the expensive Bibles. Quality paper, beautiful type, genuine leather, lays flat, no shadowing effect, large margins, etc. Even though I agree with you in this video, except for that, you did well explaining the differences.

[@TearUpYourBible]

What’s funny about that though… those lockman bibles are really unpredictable in quality. You can buy two of the same bibles and it will be like they’re made from difference materials.

[@MusicalMedley2]

@@TearUpYourBible Lockman is no longer in business, last I heard. I bought mine just as they had another company take over the NASB. So I am not sure about quality of the new ones.

[@kadenburton9860]

Ive only been watching him for a few weeks and i love him🤣 hes so positive it keeps me motivated to read my bible❤️🤷🏻‍♂️ thank you brother for your videos! I use KJV but im considering switching to a easier version for me To read and understand cause i have a very short attention span!

[@davegarciaofficial]

I have come to the conclusion that people (for whatever reason) convince themselves that the KJV is harder to read/understand. And yet Every Bible that comes out today compares itself to the KJV and the “KJV tradition” etc. So why not just read the KJV??? Why work so hard to get away from the greatest translation ever produced? Spend just an hour reading Mark and the flow and structure of the KJV will become very easy to understand. I guarantee it.

[@GraphiteOnPaperWorks]

I'm a KJV reader, but because of this I'm trying out the ESV. I also have the RSV and NASB and even the NKJV and ASV. But here's my question... What do you think about the CSB?