The Best Bible in Every Translation

[@timwildsmith]

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[@joyg7575]

@@timwildsmith (I ordered your book, it's supposed to arrive Wed) I'm looking forward to it.

[@BrettNakashima]

1:35 - KJV 3:37 - RSV 5:40 - NASB 8:01 - NIV 9:18 - NKJV 10:10 - NRSV 11:21 - NLT 12:30 - ESV 13:48 - NET 14:33 - CSB 16:05 - LSB

[@michelleuhlenhake7222]

Just finished reading your book. OH my gosh, I am geeking out. I really enjoyed hearing the history of how each translation came to be. Thanks for a great book!

[@kelleypears4158]

Tim, I finished your book over the weekend. I want to re-read it as there was so much detail and history. I have given the book for Christmas presents and recommended it to our Sunday school class. I have enjoyed being a member of your channel, SO INFORMATIVE. Keep up the great work.

[@Me2Lancer]

Thanks for your post. When you opened on a KJV bible I couldn't resist mentioning the first bible I purchased before being deployed overseas by the Navy. In June 1963, I visited a bible bookstore in Waukegan, Ill and purchased a Cambridge Pitt Minion bible in the KJV with a Morocco leather cover. That bible travelled with me halfway around the world. It remains in my possession and is still in good condition.

[@ItsMattNineFive]

Amazing List Tim! Your channel has really opened my mind to the many translations of the bible and I am very excited to pick up your book and study during the holiday season as I continue my journey with Christ. I want to congratulate you on your hard work in regards to releasing the book and look forward to hearing the many others who read the book and find light in the various translations as well as the background stories on them. Because of your channel, Today I will be receiving my first NKJV bible and as someone who was afraid of the text prior, I am very excited to explore and cross reference with the NIV, the ESV and the other great translations we have. I look forward to what the future has for you and look forward to your many great reviews, videos!

[@laureeniannucci4878]

I just got my LSB MacArthur Study Bible- Beautiful!!!!! The maps are everywhere in the Old Testament and placed to correspond to the scripture passages. The charts correspond with the scripture through out the Bible. . The font is easy to read. The notes are at the bottom of the page. There are 7 pages of detail of prophesies fulfilled by Christ. The reference to God in the OT is Yahweh and accurate translation of doulas in the New Testament. This is a great Bible. So well done!!!!!

[@rhondafowlie1456]

Thanks for all the info! Really helps. Not sure I can ever get enough translations of the Bible. Each brings a new happiness May Gods word inspire us all. Shine baby shine

[@davidbuurma9309]

Got your new book today and could not put it down. The content was great but the ease of reading made it a joy to read. Will likely finish it tomorrow. Well done!

[@timwildsmith]

Much appreciated!

[@lkreinmiller-author]

My first purchased Bible was a Cambridge KJV Wide Margin bound with black Morocco leather. I purchased it in 1973 with a college graduation gift from my grandmother. I paid $100. That would be $780 today. It was probably the most expensive purchases I had ever made at the time. I was 19. I still use it when I want a physical Bible. They last and look more beautiful every year.

[@donnastucky5576]

Got your book today and read it cover to cover. It is fantastic, and I learned so much about the different Bibles I’ve gotten over the years. Such a treasure trove of information, I will keep this book as a reference as I delve into my different Bible translations. Great job, LOVE the book!

[@timwildsmith]

Wow, thank you!

[@thomasmaner5652]

I just finished reading chapters 3 and 4 of Ephesians in my copy of the NIV study Bible (hard copy, just like you showed). I love it. You’re spot on!

[@matthewsarahplyler7304]

My favorite ESV is the Omega… I just LOVE the way they laid it out with the two column format. By the way, I read the first three chapters of your book this morning. Loving it so far! Love the conversational style and your sweet spirit that shows throughout as I read it!

[@timwildsmith]

Thanks so much!

[@paulromero1742]

Man, I am a huge fan of double column Center reference Bibles and you definitely showed me some good ones worthy of a subscription lol God bless

[@monicaaleixo5378]

Hi Tim, I really enjoyed this video. These are great Bibles and I really liked the NASB, the NIV study Bible, and the LSB. They will soon be on my list for future purchasing. Wanted to tell you I just got your book "Bible Translations for Everyone" , I"m so excited to read this book. Thank you Tim for everything you do to bless people and to help us all pick a great Bible that would draw us to God's beautiful Word. I"m so happy. Blessings to you and Becca.

[@MikeStAmand]

I just received my copy of your book today! Can't wait to get started on learning more about Bible Translations for Everyone.

[@isaacbisbee6727]

Listened to the entire audio book today! Great work Tim!!!

[@timwildsmith]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@andyheller2691]

I just received my copy of your book and already started it! It’s absolutely great!!! It’s a book for every Christian! Thank you for writing it!

[@jasonnemes5612]

Thanks for all that you do, Tim. Love the channel and the heart that you bring to every single video. Here is a video idea: What is the best one-year read through Bible? It would need to be easy to carry and inviting to read. This may help people get their Bible for the upcoming resolutions to read the Bible in a year.

[@kathyhire4305]

I received my copy of your book a few minutes ago so I gotta go start reading it!!!

[@Jordan-4-Him-NM]

Would like to see Becka do one for ladies and including journaling Bibles. Maybe?

[@joyg7575]

Yes! I'd like that, too!

[@Priscilla_Bettis]

Congratulations on the book release, Tim. I look forward to reading it!

[@timwildsmith]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@GospelUnlocked]

I recently picked up a copy of the Zondervan NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible. That thing is great. I will say that I understand Bible rebinds now. The binding on this study bible sucks, but the content is phenomenal!

[@tgleo1]

How great to hear you do an entire video focused almost entirely on the text blocks! This was lots of fun to watch, and really informative.

[@Ladydarlene17plus]

Have a great day everyone

[@betanine]

I enjoyed hearing about the Bible that got you into the Bible. I had The NIV Student Study Bible back in the 90s that I carried to youth group for years. It has a special place though the paperback cover is beat up and all. One translation that wasn’t mentioned here is the God News Bible. I remember my dad had one of these with flowing line drawing illustrations throughout. I didn’t read it until years later, but those illustrations had me looking through the Bible and wanting to know about the stories. The Bible that I read all the way through when I came to that place where I wanted to know for myself what the Bible has to say was a New Living Translation. I think the ease of reading was key in getting through that first time for me. I have a Life Application Bible in green hardback that I got my senior year of high school. That doesn’t seem that long ago to me, but I think the NLT text has been updated a couple of times since then. Now I’m entering that stage where Bible text is getting harder to read and I have defaulted to using the Olive Tree app on the iPad at church because I can set the font size. With so many translations and things I like about each one, I continue to debate on which to find a large print version of. I’m looking forward to reading your book (that arrived today!) and continue to enjoy watching the videos like this one where I can see the features of physical Bibles to help inform me on that choice. I still have a couple translations I haven’t read through, so I have some time to think on it. Thank you for sharing the joy you’ve found with the Bible with us. It’s great to have found a community that likes to explore the Bible in the myriad ways it has come to us.

[@valeriehallmark6467]

I received my copy of your book yesterday and I put your signed bookplate in it right away. Can’t wait to read it! 😊

[@timwildsmith]

Awesome!

[@jeffcarlson3269]

@@timwildsmith I am curious... in regards to the Humble Lamb NKJV bible you stated as your favorite NKJV rendition...why did you not say One thing about the shepherd inlay...imprinted in the gilding?... I know this asset might not be reason why You like the NKJV as your favorite NKJV... but I think for the benefit of those of your viewers who are unfamiliar with the uniqueness of that design.. they might have found this feature very interesting...

[@reginahay5211]

Many years ago I had a Harper-Collins RSV study bible that I loved and wrote in. I got used to it. The notes were so thorough and helpful. Now I am using a CSB. I love the size and style of the font.

[@kapirk2244]

Got my book this morning and my audio book after midnight. Yeah! I’m ready!

[@timwildsmith]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@philr3381]

Your book is outstanding!! Solid Bible picks all the way around.

[@timwildsmith]

Thanks so much!

[@Brianbrandfas]

Thanks Tim, great video. Congratulations again on the book. I'm anxiously awaiting the delivery guy pulling up to the house :)

[@timwildsmith]

Nice!

[@flowerlass]

I received a box from Amazon today. I was upset because I thought my book didn't arrive. Amazon combined the book with something else I had ordered. Whew! I didn't want to wait another day! I already put the bookplate in the book.☺ The cover is quite nice! I can't wait to read it. Thank you so much for sharing your book with us!

[@timwildsmith]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@Ldgreggbell]

The CSB VBV Bible is one of my favourites too. I just love VBV format.

[@seantomlinson5926]

Great video! I just picked up the Ancient Faith CSB and the NET Full notes edition! I picked up the NET one based on your recommendation and so far I AM loving it!!!!

[@pameehanson3866]

I knew it would be a KJV in Cambridge 😮 that is my all time favorite ❤️ I do use NKJV for most Bible reading and study and sometimes I just like to read my KJV it’s like poetry but sometimes don’t understand all the words! Thanks for sharing and I enjoy your channel 🌸🌹🌺

[@briankrueger4474]

I agree way more than I thought I would. My favorite KJV is the blue goatskin concord by Cambridge. My top NRSV is the Allan. And the ESV heritage is not only my favorite ESV but probably the the best design of any Bible. As far as something to write in, I love the KJV note takers Bible by KJV store. It beats all other wide margin Bible's that I've tried. It's the only other KJV I use.

[@DonnaWrightRN]

ESV is my starting translation when I study, and then I go to the NET. It’s a great translation.

[@brucemcqueen5395]

Got the book, love it so far.

[@andrewherman8157]

I snagged the black goat CSB VBV on sale for $50 and it has become my everything Bible. It really is such a nice Bible which draws me in for reading and study!

[@agwats85]

Great video and congrats on the book release! I have two personal favorites that I'd like to shine some light on. The CSB Adorned Bible is my favorite for just reading. The gold accents don't break up the text in the single column format and the illustrations are beautiful without being distracting. It just feels like I'm reading a good book. My favorite Bible for more in depth reading is the LSB inside column reference Bible. The single column verse by verse format is great for study and the inside column references keep the text from spilling into the gutter. Plus I love that the LSB uses the name Yahweh, it gives the text a different feel.

[@timwildsmith]

Great ones!

[@adampittman3442]

Just finished reading the book! Well done!

[@timwildsmith]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@donaldsproson2494]

Thanks Tim, on your recommendation l bought the CSB wide margin and agree it is a great bible.

[@littlemama4two]

I just got my book today!

[@cindybrown9281]

No BSB mentioned? I get it, it’s not one of the top translations, but Bible Hub really did a great job with this one and it is so readable and understandable and has a free copyright! Folks like you should definitely promote it! 😊

[@KalesTheBerean]

I would really like to own a BSB. Where can I get one, though? I know it’s on the Bible app, but I want a physical copy.

[@favianee]

The BSB has only one edition. Ok, 2 if you consider the earlier Berean Study Bible. But the text block is all the same. Not much to choose from

[@lunchandlearn]

I love the BSB. Probably my top 2 favorite.

[@lsrkhm]

Fun video! My favorite NASB is my old Cambridge Cameo 1977 version. Perfect size, wonderful translation, references, concordance.. everything I love. Favorite KJV is the Schuyler Westminster. No longer in print but a superb Bible.

[@geoffreyverkade8760]

Glad you tossed in the LSB, its become my daily driver...ICR is fav, kinda like a Judge. ESV...not unlike the Heritage but bigger I prefer the Preacher in paragraph but carry the large print thinline (no reference) to chur h. NKJV its the single classic reference all the way. CSB I dig the single column paragraph of the Pastor's. Cool call on the NIV study...I had my 84 rebound by Scriptura. Actually really digging the NJV as well, the calfskin by RJB is dreamy with an ASV JPS17 based OT and majority NT. Still appreciating a classic 87 Amplified in hardback too. NASB 2020...wide margin reference based on the schuyler block. NLT...original filament bible. RSV and KJV Sovereign. I came to appreciate all these through reviewers like yourself and your contemporaries. Very grateful.

[@marklockhart3505]

Love the video.good job Tim

[@marylounorth7750]

Happy Day ❤ we all get to read this!

[@timwildsmith]

Yes!!!

[@tracil2263]

As always I loved the video and will be looking into the affordable ones

[@betweenthepoints2001]

Really good fly-by…Thanks Tim! Really well done…. I will say that my fav CSB is the Spurgeon study Bible by Holman! What a great read!!

[@charjohnnyo3655]

Great video! Well.... I just received my Bible Translations for Everyone today. I delved into it thinking I'd read just a chapter or two and before I knew it I was over 2/3rd's of the way through. You did a great job making the read easy for us laymen who have not gone to seminary. Also I want to give a round of applause for the cover. I was very impressed with the design. It looks great and feels so cool. Fantastic job both of you. Additionally, I just to say that in the inexpensive world of LSB Bibles by Steadfast, I have a portable paragraph reference red letter, indexed version. I'm not sure if you have reviewed this, but I was so impressed with this little black beauty for under $50. I would love to hear your thoughts about it, if you do a video on high quality non premium compact Bibles. I actually purchased a red with black quills (imitation of course) ostrich/alligator cover for it.

[@timwildsmith]

Awesome. Thank you!

[@richardvoogd705]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Included in my personal library are the ESV Study Bible, similar in appearance to the one in the 10:36 background on the video, and the NET full notes Bible.

[@kris.1095]

Great video, as always! Thank you for including Bibles at lower price points. I have nothing against the beautiful craftsmanship of premium Bibles, but there are other wonderful choices, too.

[@timwildsmith]

You are so welcome!

[@beckycaughel7557]

Got the kindle version of your book today

[@timwildsmith]

Nice!

[@ErnDawg08]

I hold my copy in my hand. Just put in the bookplate. I am excited to read it. (You are in rare company as I am in a season of reading marginalized voices on scripture).

[@michaelmyers7064]

My favorite LSB is the 2 column verse by verse. Very clean very simple.

[@missinglink_eth]

Good picks. I have that ESV, NLT, NET, and Shepherd. They are some of my favorites too.

[@SimplyProtestantBibleBeliever]

I love how you went year by year 1611 to 1952 and so forth, incredible job! I love your videos brother, keep them coming! Your channel makes me appreciate my KJV so much more!

[@shawngillogly6873]

Favorite LSB for me is the single column, wide margin, verse by verse. It is perhaps the most readable Bible I've ever owned.

[@NMicke-vz9qo]

Excellent list! From the Bibles I have experience with, my list would be: KJV - Cambridge Concord RSV- Schuyler Quentel NASB - Schuyler Stridon (barely edges out the Allan Reader's Edition, such a perfect format for reading and study/ almost like a reader's edition but retaining all the reference materials) ESV - Crossway Legacy (such a clean template for reading) CSB - Holman Single-Column, Personal Size Bible (perfect for just reading) NKJV - Thomas Nelson Classic Verse by Verse, Center Column Reference NET - Of course full notes edition

[@ScottJ175]

I'm with you on midsized Bibles. My favorite ESV is the Omega and its cousins like the Creeds & Confessions. I agree the LSB handy size is perfect from a size perspective but it lacks cross references and I love cross references so that's why I bought a portable paragraph reference.

[@jeffbenson6568]

I really love all of those translations. LSB has become my favorite in terms of the central translation I want to study from but every one you covered I love and respect. The LSB ICR has a similar block but adds the references (translator notes and cross references) - that’s the one I have. The new PPR is amazing but my eyes can’t handle smaller fonts anymore. So I want to get the Large Print Reference (a bigger version of the PPR) and I would love to have the new LSB MacArthur Study Bible someday. Bless you Tim!!!

[@billb7416]

I just wanted to let everyone who is a CSB fan know that Lifeway has the Holman Handcrafted Spurgeon Study Bible for 54.00 and the Verse By Verse for 48.00 Both black goatskin

[@movdqa]

I've been picking up more Bibles and reading regularly and it's nice to have a survey for reading and studying. I plan to get the MacArthur Study and the LSB in the near future.

[@Ladydarlene17plus]

Thanks again, Tim..

[@Ladydarlene17plus]

Another great review

[@carmennooner2027]

Cambridge NASB Topaz. I need to look into that. I didn't realize (or remember) that it's a verse by verse, which is my favorite, with the red letter in the New Testament. I'm hoping that Cambridge has it in a faux leather cover because I need to keep it cheap without getting a hardcover. The only reason I am even going to look at it is because of the references and the way they are laid out on the page. I will try to justify buying it as a late birthday and early Christmas gift from me to me. :)

[@gobirds19]

GREAT choice for the KJV. I have that exact Bible and it's amazing. THE perfect Bible.

[@Nsrslrs]

KJV and NRSV selections are spot on IMO. You make a good case for the NASB Topaz over the Allen NASB which would have been my choice. Thought the Aquila might have earned a spot. Nice video.

[@jeffsandvig4097]

My favorite RSV is the Oxford Annotated Bible with the Apocrypha. (There are some great black leather bindings out there too.)

[@tacticaltradingpennystocks7206]

I’m a KJV guy and I agree. Although my Allen 5WM , Allen Blackface & Schuyler Canterbury are incredible, my Cambridge Concord WM has the cleanest text and by far, the best references. The center column reference is perfect. Not to mention the 80+ blank pages for notes. I will say, I am excited, I just got an email this morning that my Schuyler Stridon NKJV is in transit to my home. I ordered a saddle brown and Desert Camel and will let my Wife choose which one she wants & I will take the other. I do think my NASB 95’ WM from Steadfast is excellent as well. I will be ordering your book for myself, my brother in law and an extra copy for a Christmas gift for a friend. I absolutely love your channel. You & Randy from Bible buying guide are the best in the business and got me into collecting premium Bibles. My wife thinks I only need one, so I might need you to talk some sense into her 😂. Congratulations on the book release My Brother in Christ

[@adoremus4014]

By far the best Bible is the Word of God written in one's heart. Guard your heart with all your strength.

[@joyg7575]

I have to say I love how bold the font is in some of the Cambridge bibles. The mahogany Concord is so beautiful, but too pricey for me.

[@chrisbillups5729]

Crossway does make good bibles, but personally, I believe the Cambridge Clarion ESV in Black goat skin is the best version of the ESV. It is single column just like the crossway heritage. The size is perfect and the way it lays open due to the soft goat skin makes for a great reading experience.

[@joyg7575]

The CSB that's your favorite is also my favorite text block. Mine is not premium, it's the leather touch. I think Holman does the best imitation leather. It even feels a lot like real leather. 😁

[@DanaTravis-h6r]

I’m shocked that it’s not Allan for the KJV. Utterly floored…..the rest I could see coming a bit. But on a separate note Amazon messaged and I will have your book today! Super stoked to read it!

[@timwildsmith]

It came down to the Longprimer and the Concord!

[@fnjesusfreak]

@@timwildsmith Oddly, I don't like the Concord. Not a fan of Times New Roman (yes, that's exactly what the font is) in Bibles - reminds me of cheap 1980s Zondy editions. More up my alley is the Turquoise or Cameo.

[@Ericmd93]

Love this video and that humble lamb Bible is awesome. I was wondering if you have read the EHV Bible. I'm a Lutheran and it's produced by my synod. It's a wonderful read!

[@lllthink]

I only have one second hand bible in ESV😁 I can not give an opinion but i like the one i have in two columns, simple and clean looking. I agree Humble Lamb bibles are beautifully printed.

[@leatherpastor]

I really enjoy the NIV Study Bible along with the NIV Student Bible. These are my go to Bibles for everyday use and ministry. One you did not list is the CEB with Apocrypha. I think it’s important to have the Apocrypha on hand for a full Bible study.

[@MrNanonen]

My favourite KJV is the one from TBS (Trinitarian Bible Society) the KJV reference Bible with metrical Psalms. In 2023 I purchased the last brand new copy in the world. It was sitting unregistered in their storage and waiting for me 😃. It has over 200k cross references and at the end of the Bible it has all 150 psalms in meter.

[@Ladydarlene17plus]

Good morning.

[@voidwalkersystem]

First, congrats on the book release. We look forward to reading it! We don't tend to say people are wrong in regards to their opinions. Those are, however, some excellent choices. Our current favorite, of any bible, for daily reading, is the RSVCE brown imitation leather zippered compact bible by Ignatius Press. My only other thought is this: what about Catholic translations, like the Douay-Rheims or the New American Bible Revised Edition?

[@gungasam3000]

NET full notes edition just showed up on my doorstop today :)

[@timwildsmith]

Let's go!

[@thedrumssayyes]

The MEV just released their updated bible. I’d love to see you review that one. Super affordable and looks really nice.

[@richardvoogd705]

I might keep an eye open for the updated MEV on the websites I usually go to for Bibles and study materials.

[@MSHarvey_Lyricsmith]

Personally, my favourite Bible is the Complete Jewish Study Bible, published by Hendricks. It is by Stern and assorted Rabbis and is good for reading but not so much for word study. They could do with a decent Leather Version though. The Artscroll Tanakh is also a good read too.

[@MrNanonen]

My favourite ASV 1901 is the Logos International Study Bible 1972.

[@abc123fhdi]

The KJV we have today isn't the 1611 edition but a revision from 1769, so the text isn't from the 1600's but is an updated version with English from the Declaration of Independence era.

[@TruthLivesNow]

This is certainly something to point out to the KJV-Only people. The 1611 Edition is certainly not the 1769 4th Edition! When they wear their 1611 KJV Bible Shirts they are not even reading that!

[@richardvoogd705]

The copy of the 1611 edition I have might cause a problem for some KJVO fans. Apart from it including the Apocrypha, the spelling is a bit different! 😊

[@thecinnamontraveler869]

I would like to see that heritage in the versions that evangelical bible made last year.

[@sharonyoung8251]

Happy release day!!

[@timwildsmith]

🎉

[@leopoldodah9346]

I got that same green NLT PSQ.

[@Ladydarlene17plus]

I like the text block on ESV heritage

[@Matthew-307]

I’ve been thinking about getting one of those ESV Heritage Bibles. You got me into Single-Column with the Humble Lamb NASB History; and now when I try to read double-column it’s nowhere near as good as my single column experience.

[@pameehanson3866]

I knew it would be a KJV in Cambridge 😮 that is my all time favorite ❤️ I do use NKJV for most Bible reading and study and sometimes I just like to read my KJV it’s like poetry but sometimes don’t understand mall the words! Thanks for sharing and I enjoy your channel 🌸🌹🌺

[@jebyy1963]

I ordered my copy, but it won’t be here till the 20th, can’t wait😄

[@jebyy1963]

Got my copy , read the introduction, waiting to get home to read the first chapter 😅

[@dedmanraizd]

Happy release day. I’m interested in knowing if writing in your Bible versus not is significant in the Bible that you choose as your best. I use a journaling Bible that I consider as my choice.

[@timwildsmith]

I write separately most often, so it's not a huge factor for me.

[@markcase5917]

Not sure how you didn't fit a Thompson chain reference into your list. I think that system is spectacular.

[@dolphinlove24]

I hope you can do a Review on the NLT Stent Life Aplication Study Bible 👍🏼

[@Stephan-h7t]

Fabulous video. I am looking for a new bible which is how I found your channel. Just wondering why you haven't mentioned book publishing companies like Folio Society and Easton Press? Not saying you should pick them as a favourite... just wondering why you have never mentioned them in any of the videos I have watched of yours so far. Yes, I have been binge watching your videos.🤣

[@t.dehart4691]

never see any love for RC sproul’s reformation study bible. hands down my favorite.. NET being #2

[@davegarciaofficial]

I think the Topaz is the overall best block out there. I started with the NKJV, then grabbed an ESV, then the KJV! Lol! But MAN I wish they would have done a CSB Topaz instead of that Diadem. :( I used to LOVE the Concord too and its unique bold center column reference. The text is so clean! But I wish it had a bigger font. That 8pt font is just too small :( Same with the NLT PSQ. GORGEOUS Bible but the font is just a hair too small :(