The Comparative Study Bible: A Parallel Bible Presenting the NIV, NASB, Amplified Bible, and KJV

First I want all to know seller the seller is LAZY DAY BOOKS. The shipping time was much faster than indicated. Their packaging was supurb. I don’t think anything in transpiration would have damaged it pretty much. Sorry for say that, was give credit for Dre’s it due.My hubby bought this Bible several weeks ago. I wasn’t sold on it at all but when I started reading it my hubby’s, it was great seeing 4 versions of a each verse, etc. I have a NIV and didn’t want to change. Glad I did.His was labeled VERY GOOD CONDITION. What he rec’d was basically very good. After using his Bible and with the ability of reading it in 4 version helped me beyond what I thought it was so I bought one. It was listed as LIKE NEW and $2 cheaper than my hubby. Saw good reviews here so I bought one listed in LIKE NEW CONDITION but turns out it’s brand new. Binding not even broken and pages unturned.I am thrilled to get this Bible. It really helps me to see verses, etc in another light. I higher recommend for devotional, bible times with your kids, leaving out for more conversations, etc. I can’t think of any reason not to by it unless you don’t read the Bible much at home. On the downside, or however you want to express this, it’s not a Bible I would regularly take to church although I’d like to. It’s very heavy. We each take our long time Bibles to church, etc and sometimes go back to read what was told at the service or class.Highly recommend.

For 55 years, I only read the Bible in the King James Version although I sometimes went to services where the pastor cited other translations. It was quite a revelation to me when I first read The New King James: Suddenly, many things became clear for the first time. With that encouragement (and being a daily Bible reader), I decided it was time to expand my translation horizons. After going through The Learning Bible in the Contemporary English Version, I felt that I was ready for a stiffer challenge.When I saw that this Bible included the familiar (to me) King James, the scholarly Amplified, the accessible but expensive New International Version, and the literal but sometimes confusing New American Standard, I was sold. I also like to own leather-bound Bibles and the additional cost over a hard-bound copy from Amazon's More Buying Choices was small.I decided that I would read two chapters a day, one in the morning and one in the evening, until I finished the Bible. At first, I started with the King James Version. That wasn't such a great choice. After awhile, I shifted to the Amplified first. That gave me the broadest perspective on the chapter. Next, I would typically move to the New American Standard which wasn't as hard to understand after seeing the Amplified. Third, I would go to the NIV which improved my understanding the most. Then, I would end with the King James and come away with a broader perspective than ever before on the material.In retrospect, I would have gotten more benefit if I had also read a commentary along with the translations. Then, this would have been more like a Bible study experience. I've remedied that by now starting the New Living Translation backed up by Willmington's Guide to the Bible.Naturally, if you can read Hebrew, these aren't the best resources for you. But I don't, so I found these side-by-side translations provided me with many insights and a sense of being much closer to the Lord. It was a blessing to me to invest the time with this Bible. I intend to return to it along with a different commentary sometime next year.May God bless you, your family, your Bible reading, and all you do in the name of Jesus!

I absolutely love having this Bible. I have all sorts of versions at home and when I am doing my study, I usually have 5 different Bibles sitting around me. But this makes my study easier as I can have 4 versions in one book, instead of having 4 different Bibles sitting around. Wish I had discovered this earlier before I purshased all those different versions. Like someone posted before, it isn't exactly a "study" Bible that has commentaries and notes on the pages, but it is good for your own study when you want to compare different versions. And it is not terribly huge where you can't carry it around. It is a normal size and is easy to carry around. The font is a bit small but I am guessing that is because they have to fit 4 versions in the book, without making it a big Bible that your Grandma use to have sitting on the coffee table! All in all, I love it and when this gets old from use, will purchase the exact same one and may even give them out as gifts this Christmas!

Exactly what I wanted

Personally I like this bible.Some of its BEST FEATURES ARE...-The fact that it is parallel and contains more than one of the most accurate English translations there are (great for comparing translations to find true meaning).-The fact that it contains the ©1984 version of NIV (I dislike the ©2011 version as it was influenced by feminists and they took the masculinity out of many words such as he or him replacing them with them or they which also makes the word plural and can change God's message). The NIV is pretty easy reading and pretty accurate, but I cannot endorse the ©2011 version and if you feel the same way then you should buy the ©1984 while it is still available but be sure to check the © date as the ©1984 has been discontinued and all that remains of them are those which have not yet sold.-I saved 40% by buying online at amazon and got free shiping.I think there is ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT...-It could use a concordance. The concordance is a basic study tool found in nearly every bible on the market, this bible should have one as well, especially because it is a study bible.-I prefer bibles with the words of Christ in red, makes for easier reading with a little color.

This is a must have! 4 translations on each page makes this the best daily study bible for home use. Of course, too large and bulky to use for example, to travel with but you will use this every day and there's even room to write in personal notes which I especially like having open spaces on most all of the pages. Easy to read, fairly large letters. I've ordered so many as gifts, and everyone loves it as much as I do. I can't imagine being without this valuable version! I've had many styles over the years. This is my greatest find. The Fire bible (wonderful, clear commentary) is also a great one to have and to give as gifts if you already have this one with translations.

Would recommend,

Mine arrived in great condition. There was only a name on the first page and the year 2007. No other writing. It looks like it has been sitting on a shelf untouched for nearly 20 years. This is a large study Bible with 4 translations and study notes. The print is very small. The academic quality of the study notes is appreciated, unlike some others that merely repeat the content and ask silly questions. There is a little room for your own notes on many pages. Overall, especially for the price, a great Bible for the more serious student.

I really love this bible it shows 4 versions of the same scripture side by side on the same page. Great for quick referencing.Disappointed however that the seal of the package was already opened when i picked it up from Australia Post Office, it seems to happen a “regular” basis this is not the first time. Some products have even come with no sealing and the contents falling out. Maybe the sealing needs to be revised other than that i am very happy with the bible and the service of Amazon.

In a way it is alright but the only thing too bulky and I cannot move around with it.

Dear Husband (then fiance) wanted a parallel bible for a while and after much research I decided to surprise him with this for Christmas. He loved it!!! This is his study bible for comparison and all, even I use it sometimes.

so hilfreich wie erhofft - von alter bis ganz moderner Übersetzung auf einer Doppelseite im Vergleich, besser geht es nicht.

The product itself is excellent. We bought two of them. One used, the other new.