tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post8971050244705279855..comments2023-10-30T04:29:36.162-07:00Comments on *Gospel-driven Disciples: E is for the English Standard Version BibleGregg Metcalfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12170541048035179191noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-61426878184220562482010-04-07T21:01:35.848-07:002010-04-07T21:01:35.848-07:00Thank you for your review of the ESV. I too use th...Thank you for your review of the ESV. I too use the NKJV and NIV. I'll check it out. Wish I read Greek and Hebrew.Brian Ray Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01242157834688837290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-45021585920441232982010-04-07T08:27:50.965-07:002010-04-07T08:27:50.965-07:00I used the NIV for years and recently switched to ...I used the NIV for years and recently switched to the ESV. I love the Bible translation and the study notes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-88232626358726418502010-04-06T11:56:34.775-07:002010-04-06T11:56:34.775-07:00I used to work in a christian bookstore owned by a...I used to work in a christian bookstore owned by an older couple. We did a lot of mailing to a nearby prison for the families. One thing they said always stuck with me. <br /><br />"The best version of the Bible, is the one they will read. No sense in arguing for a version you think is right, if it only sits on the shelf."<br /><br />I never could make up my mind on which one I like...The English Version sounds great. Wonderful post.Raquel Byrneshttp://nitewriter6.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-78625434589978828462010-04-06T11:07:13.601-07:002010-04-06T11:07:13.601-07:00This is a must have for the Christian! Especially ...This is a must have for the Christian! Especially the ESV Study Bible..... As Trev said its the "Standard"Pastor Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13708958590033810733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-73582915862043952752010-04-06T09:31:12.566-07:002010-04-06T09:31:12.566-07:00OG - I started with the KJV, then went to the NKJV...OG - I started with the KJV, then went to the NKJV, between both was some 30 years I know how hard it is to switch anything. Remember,regardless of the version we still have the Word of God. but I think you will like the ESV when you buy it. Make the change slow, evaluate and use for a period of time.<br /><br />Trevor - thanks for your comment and glad you like the ESV.<br /><br />Pastor Don - I just love you to death. Thanks for reading and commenting - I am honored! Thanks for your info including the fact the MacArthur Study Bible is coming out this year in the ESV. I hope you will drop by again. (For my readers he is my Pastor)<br /><br />Lisa - you humble me. I am glad that I can share some new things and insight with you. I think you will enjoy it, it seems to me to be easier to read and memorize than my beloved NKJV I used for years. Give it a shot and then let me know what you think. I think I use to many exclamation points myself, maybe you can help me too.<br /><br />Shannon - I would recommend you picking one up. Look in used book stores or go to monergism.com and order a thin line ESV for only 17.00 plus shipping. I will have Irene and Shannon bring a copy down to you to look at.Gregg Metcalfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16413691313803396844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-40741768625022878722010-04-06T08:54:52.887-07:002010-04-06T08:54:52.887-07:00Gregg, I don't have the ESV but would like to ...Gregg, I don't have the ESV but would like to get one, I enjoy reading the different translations because there is always a slightly different gem to glean from each! I would love to have a look at yours maybe when we are there this summer if that is okay with you. Thanks for sharing this info friend!Survivormamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09363232459227919604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-31660503985586303212010-04-06T08:48:11.855-07:002010-04-06T08:48:11.855-07:00I learn new things from you all the time, Gregg, t...I learn new things from you all the time, Gregg, thanks. I'm going to have to go out and get an ESV. I currently use only the NKJV, but I love the way you explained how and why you trust this version. Good enough for me. Anything to get His Word in my heart. And if it works better, great. <br /><br />Have a blessed day. <br /><br />(PS - I'm an exclamation point over user and have know that for a long time. This challenge has made me REALLY look at my writing skills (or lack thereof). Notice the absence of them in this post? :O))Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12819089896296871441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-24234283909638077322010-04-06T08:46:14.532-07:002010-04-06T08:46:14.532-07:00ESV is a terrific translation.
The MacArthur Stud...ESV is a terrific translation. <br />The MacArthur Study Bible will be released in the ESV this October.<br />The ESV Study Bible has excellent notes.<br />I've been an NASB guy for forty years now. It was my Bible through seminary (one of my profs was an NASB translator - gave us insights into the translation process and purpose of the English style). One of the school Deans was an editor of the NKJV (I appreciate that it is both "fresh and familiar" having grown up with the KJV). A current prof at the seminary worked on the ESV translation.<br />The NIV is very readable, but disappoints in its translation at points and is often interpretive of the text.Pastor Donnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-5863562235312708432010-04-06T06:59:24.879-07:002010-04-06T06:59:24.879-07:00I Love my ESV. It is the "Standard"!
L...I Love my ESV. It is the "Standard"!<br /><br />Love in the Truth.Trevor Peckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13682294489709952806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-44991442148373012212010-04-06T06:56:29.342-07:002010-04-06T06:56:29.342-07:00I cut my teeth on the KJV when God saved me.
Soon ...I cut my teeth on the KJV when God saved me.<br />Soon after I switched to the NASB because that was the version the pastor used at the baptist church I was attending at the time. I've continued with the NASB to this day. I'm planning on buying a copy of the ESV and giving it a try but it's hard to change when your are familiar with a version you have read for the past 25 yearsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-43694006280131923952010-04-06T06:23:03.549-07:002010-04-06T06:23:03.549-07:00Mike - it is hard to switch, I know. I loved my NK...Mike - it is hard to switch, I know. I loved my NKJV. I made the change gradual and when I had to keep explaining why the choice of words in the NKJV was quite what the Greek text was saying and I saw that the ESV had made the correct choice, I finally went with it. NKJV is a good version, no problems in sticking with it.<br /><br />Inside the Shrink - The one version I don't like is the NIV. It is not a word for word translaton, it is a thought for thought. The translators decided to try and ascertain the thought process of the authors and then translate that thought for us. The major problem with this is two fold, first, they took over the job of interpretation which is the readers job not the translators, second, they just miss the translation in too many places. One can spend a great amount of time correcting it. The KJV is a good translation from the TR text. It has endured for centuries.<br /><br />To answer your question - I have from time to time comments from KJV only people - most of the time though it seems I am fortunate they "miss" my blog. The man that told you to sit down and asked for another reader was ignorant. Not stupid, as you know, but uneducated in textual criticism, manuscript evidence, translation challenges, etc.Gregg Metcalfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16413691313803396844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-89731200677545014832010-04-06T05:05:39.964-07:002010-04-06T05:05:39.964-07:00I have been a KJV and NIV for a number of years. R...I have been a KJV and NIV for a number of years. Recently I bought the ESV for my IPhone. I getting to like it more and more.<br /><br />I am wondering if you will get comments from those who believe there is no version acceptable but the KJV. I was once shut down in a church after called on to stand and read a scripture. I read from the NASB. The preacher told me to sit down and asked another person to read the scripture.<br /><br />Thanks for the A B C blogs. God bless.INSIDE THE SHRINKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05847815538742805926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-75415593488635052672010-04-06T04:31:06.615-07:002010-04-06T04:31:06.615-07:00I've never tried the ESV until I got RC Sproul...I've never tried the ESV until I got RC Sproul's Reformation Study Bible. I like it, but still not as much as the NKJV (I have Dr. MacArthur's edition). I like the ESV, don't get me wrong, but I guess I'm just more used to the NKJV.<br /><br />Great post.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08334880347109220874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-5386023899706526582010-04-06T04:27:36.636-07:002010-04-06T04:27:36.636-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08334880347109220874noreply@blogger.com