Why I Chose The ESV over the NASB
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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! 😁
Nuh huuuuuuuuuh!!! If your thought process ain't mine to a 't,' you wrong son!! ;)
hahahahaha
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
There is no accurate Version or any so called accurate translation , entire bible is Corrupt so its all translations are also Corrupt
Jason Mayfield they’re doing the gender neutral thing in upcoming NASB
I appreciate the review, but I feel as though the NASB points were stronger for me anyway.
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.
This guy is ridiculously likable.
hahahah THANKS!!!!!!
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).
Agreed! 😊
LOL. I know, right?
Fifty Fifty agreed
Thanks for the help!!! NASB is now my choice.
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.
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.
Thank you for taking the time to put this together.
Wow 50 lbs in 4 months
That’s impressive
Thanks for the this great podcast! Very helpful in understanding NASB. I have a lot of ESV Bibles and a few others.
Thank you, that was actually quite helpful. Fun to watch too.
Matthew Livall thanks!!!!!
You just became my favorite channel~ thx for your videos buddy
Great videos man. Thank you.
Thanks for this FANTASTIC video review! 🙌🏼
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.
Nothing wrong with using both. It's good to use multiple translations.
I agree and do.
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.
So far you have convinced me nasb over esv.. then again I came in as a nasb only lol
NASB 77 only or NASB 95 only. Ha ha ha!!
Here.....in this posting..... the seed of NASB-onlyism (sorry KJV-onlyists) was planted. 😂
Thank You for the explanation. I did not know those things and have been using an NLT. May consider changing, just on your advice.
Enjoye this video Jason. Keep em coming.
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
Awesome Landon!!!!
I love Schlitterbon Bibles! lol (I think he may have meant Schyler, and I do actually like those.) Thanks for your videos, Jason!
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.
hahahah thanks! I don't "put it on" at all, so you pretty much just get me in the videos. lol
Just bought my first ESV study bible today!
Awesome!
Best study Bible out there.
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.
I'm from. TEXAS so I like the
Texted receptus the best..lol
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.
Thank you. This was very helpful to me. I read the OLDER version of NIV and am going to be reading NASB also.
I love watching this guy !
Great review.
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.
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.
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.
I got that one too. It's beautiful to look at and read ! 😀
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
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!
I personally using KJV and NASB and I love it. the best versions
Ngwajoyeh lisu KJV NKJV NIV ESV I’ve thought about getting a NASB tho
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.
David never know... Bible printing could be the most powerful infiltration of the gospel! 🤓
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
Now we got the internet, thank God!
@@raysonraypay5885 the communist manifesto says to stamp out organized religion because they want you worshipping the state
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!
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!
Same here! ESV supposedly are originally from revised standard version. Just discovered that in my ESV Bible intro today. Agree, love the italics!
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.
Jason it will be interesting to hear your thoughts on the NASB 2020 bible when it comes out....good videos!!!
“They don’t update it (NASB) anymore.” *NASB 2020 and LSB intensify* (I know it’s been 2 years lol)
Hey thanks for this video; it’s one of the more helpful ones I’ve seen :) What is the verse in proverbs that you couldn’t remember?
Really super great!
As a NASB fanboy, the ESV does read better (smoother) than the NASB.
JazzMonk except for where Calvinism is forced.
Got an ESV study bible for graduation from my youth pastor. Excited to explore it
You are not alone in loving Nasv wording - love it’s more literal, word for word, love it is not going to be changing.
You convinced me to stick with NASB haha. Very insightful info. NASB for me. Thanks!
i hear ya brother I share your struggle !!!!! my wife started laughing and said "so your not the only one with this problem"....
Tell her to connect with my wife... they can start a support group!!! lol
Impressed you managed to make a decision. I’m like a dog wanting the toys from both hands 😆. Love the video.
I'm replying to this comment on my computer... reaching over an NASB. lol I understand your pain. lol
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.
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.)
Omg. I am so sorry but I couldn’t stop laughing at your frustration within the first 15 seconds of this video 🤣🤣🤣🤣. That truly made my day. Thank you for sharing 😊
When I read the NASB it cuts into my heart more than any other translation
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Bro 😂 when you where just throwing words out to sound good hahaha you just earned my subscribe bro God Bless you sir
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.
Gotta get the NASB Premier Preachers Bible it’s top tier 🙏🏿 mine just arrived today
Super great!!!
The introduction is hilarious
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)
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
Same!😅
ESV is a better overall Bible. Glad you chose MY version! 😁👍
Please do this video again! Really intrigued because I still believe kjv is official tissue lol but I would like some verses like the one you spoke about in proverbs in ESV please consider doing this again.
"Literal" is often not only impossible, but not preferred. Anyone who understands translating anything from one language to another understands why that is so.
I agree that the NASB 1995 is beautiful, poetic, and speaks to me
Thanks for the explanation on the differences. They are both good but I prefer the NASB between the two. I agree that Crossways definitely has the most extensive product line. My favorite and most enjoyable translation among all 13 translations I own is the NLT.
This was a very interesting read and I really liked the video. I have been wondering about the ESV and whether I should check it out. After watching this video I went to biblegateway to check it out. It was very close to the NASB and I may have to get one sometime. I use the NASB to read with and study with for the most part. If I am having trouble understanding something then I will go to other versions including the KJV. They all appear to say the same thing just in different wording. It's just like people from different parts of the country or world. We all can describe something that comes to the same conclusion, just saying it a bit differently. Anyway, thank you for the video.
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.
I’m a NASB (1977) guy, but I like this video.
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.
Thank you for sharing. You almost convinced me not to get the ESV LOL
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. 😊
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!
love this
I think he has mental health problems but is fabulous lolol
Ron Iveson I’m sane, I promise! Lol
haahhahahahaha
I love the NASB95. The Word is what’s important, with all glory to God.
I use and love them both equally. They both have their own pros and cons
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.
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
Thank you so much :)
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.
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.
I’m torn between all the versions 🤣🤣🤣. NKJV, ESV, NASB, CSB.
Read the version that you enjoy reading
😁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
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.
Do you believe there is a trinity?
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.
This was a great video. Thank you.
I'm a big user of literal translations as well. I have read through the KJV, NASB, and ESV multiple times. I once tried the NLT but did not like it. In the end I decided on the ESV, and have been using my Schuyler ESV Quentel exclusively for a little over 2 years now.
Like you, I enjoy the more literalness of the NASB. I think the ESV occasionally takes liberties in translating certain words/verses that maybe they should not have. For instance, my church uses ESV, and I remember this example our pastor brought up in a sermon of how he didn't like the translation of the ESV in John 8:43:
Why do you not understand what I say? It is because you cannot bear to hear my word.
(ESV)
"Why do you not understand what I am saying? It is because you cannot hear My word.
(NASB)
He said that the word "bear" in the ESV is an added word; the NASB gets it right though. (this is just one example of many I'm sure)
Also, you talked about the ESV updating. That is kind of annoying. But the NASB last I heard is putting out an update as well in 2018 or 2019. Also, as for italics in NASB, I used to love them, along with the capitalized pronouns for deities. But I began to grow weary of the italics in the NASB because I would keep re-reading passages pretending the italicized words weren't there and it was getting annoying. As for the capitalized deities, I prefer them not capitalized in the ESV because it just looks better and more uniform.
By the way, I really liked your thought (no pun intended) about how we shouldn't take God's literal word and turn it into thoughts as is done in the message, for God says "For my thoughts are not your thoughts".
Matthew Burns hey thanks for watching!
Yes the NASB is getting an update... and when you update every 20-30 years it’s not a big deal... but ESV is like randomly updated with no update indication... lol. “Hey! We changed stuff... can you find it?!?!?” 😂😂 also you get to play the “which version do I have?” game. 😂😂
Thanks for your comparison between the NASB and ESV. I read both of these translations daily. For casual reading, I prefer the ESV.
I use both😎🔥😎
To add, Minister Jason, love your video. You have an addictive personality. Keep it up.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Nebiros21 The Apocrypha is not Scripture and contains many theological and historical inaccuracies.
denleemel That's your opinion.
Thanks for this, I appreciate you have convinced me to stay with the NASB (1995 wink-wink). There are some changes in the 2020 that disturb me ( See Mark 14:48 - NASB 2020 a man inciting a revolt NASB 1995 as you would against a robber ) I pray your ministry of the Word has continued to grow in these intervening years.
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.
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.
I’m working on getting one of each version so there’s that I guess.
Great review!! Lol I have a Schuyler nasb. I do like esv also. Thanks for the review!! How did you lose 50 in 4 months?
Okay... so, I mentioned (I think) reading the NASB once a year... I'm getting a Schuyler NASB Thinline for that. They are smokin hot Bibles!
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I don't wear the shirt intentionally in videos, but I have them on so often (I'm wearing a black one right now) that they just kinda show up everywhere. lol
Carla Keck Yes, they’re great Bibles, BUT they don’t offer in wide margin!!! Ggggrrrrr :-(
I think most of these luxury Bible makers don't want to compete with cambridge's wide margin... it's the standard... and a great standard!
To lose 50 lbs,just sell three ESV LP Study Bibles...lol.
@@TearUpYourBible I have and love my Cambridge wide margin. The issue I am running into now is that the print is too small for my old eyes. Sure wish they made a larger print version.
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.
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.
Raven El Gitano Yes, I do use the first version that came out.That's pre 2016.
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?
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.
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?
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.
@@chaplainpaul5326 I have the Quentel in NKJV and love it
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.
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
@@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.
@@ezassegai4793 brother thank you so much for your suggestion and by the grace of God I will definitely buy NASB
@@klrdvanlal53 the NIV is a good translation for beginning, or for people who prefer an easy-to-read translation, and it's not incomplete
@@ezassegai4793 I love nasb
I use Logos Bible software and “use” all the translations...including the original Hebrew and Greek!
Nice video, thanks. What do you think about the new NASB 2020? Do you still feel the same about it? 🤔😀
Yes, because it didn’t replace the 1995… just like the 95 didn’t replace the 77.
The ESV updates, the ESV creates entirely new versions.
So… yes. I stand by it.
@@TearUpYourBible that is great to know. I think we live in a great time regarding Bibles. There is no reason NOT to own one. The Bible apps are great tools, but it's not the same as to read a real Bible. Maybe I'm just too old school, lol. I love the way you do the reviews of the Bibles and/or translations. The good vs bad and explaining the differences. I use mainly the KJV & NKJV and sometimes when I battle to understand a piece of scripture I go and tead the NLT just to get a plain understanding. I still battle between the NASB, ESV and Amplified as my next goto Bible 😋. Anyway, thanks for the great videos and keep them coming.
It is a struggle for me to choose also. But my favorites are Esv, Csb, Nasb and Mev...
I like the NASB, ESV, The Message, New living translation, NJKV, and the Septuagint.
I love all my word-for-word translations! Except for the NASB 2020!
Lol. These are the two I’ve been wrestling with, as well. I do like to reference the NKJV sometimes to show the Textus Receptus some love, but I’m about to buy my first “premium” Bible and can’t decide between the ESV or NASB.
I was not trying to be sarcastic . I enjoy your videos a lot.