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! 😁

This guy is ridiculously likable.

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

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.

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 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.

Wow 50 lbs in 4 months That’s impressive

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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!

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

Great videos man. Thank you.

Thanks for this FANTASTIC video review! 🙌🏼

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

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.

Thank you for taking the time to put this together.

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

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?

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

Just bought my first ESV study bible today!

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

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 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.

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

Enjoye this video Jason. Keep em coming.

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

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

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.

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.)

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.

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.

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

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)

What about the nkjv in the mix?

Which Bible that we have today has the correct translation of Genesis chapter one through six? Which one could I say is correct, and where there is conflict with another translation I could say the other translation is wrong?

I've been looking for a good ESV budget Bible but I'm having a hard time finding one with the words of Christ in red. Is this something just not available in the ESV?

How can you lost 50 lbs in 4 months?

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.

Jason it will be interesting to hear your thoughts on the NASB 2020 bible when it comes out....good videos!!!

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!

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!

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 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?

Great review.

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!

What do think of the NASB 2020?

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.

I'm wanting the version with a more modern language. I have an NLT Bible which is my main go-to, but in terms of a word for word translation, would NASB be better if I want a more modern English tone?

Hi Jason. Can you confirm which version of the ESV was changed so badly and when was it corrected? We don’t have the large print here in South Africa so I have to order from united states and I don’t want to order then wrong one. TIA

I'm interested in buying your Schuyler NASB if you no longer use it.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 😊

Nice video, thanks. What do you think about the new NASB 2020? Do you still feel the same about it? 🤔😀

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

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.

hey if anyone knows of someone who has a Cambridge esv wide margin goatskin with 2011 text and would get rid of it can you please let me know ? thanks

Got an ESV study bible for graduation from my youth pastor. Excited to explore it

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

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 love watching this guy !

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.

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

After this year's study, do you still primarily use the ESV?

Bro 😂 when you where just throwing words out to sound good hahaha you just earned my subscribe bro God Bless you sir

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.

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?

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?

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

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!

What’s your opinion on the NRSV? Would be nice to hear your thoughts on it.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

Impressed you managed to make a decision. I’m like a dog wanting the toys from both hands 😆. Love the video.

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.

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. 😊

I cracked up out loud when he said the shliterbahn Bible hahahaha

I am thinking of getting CEV, Good News & ERV, what is the difference of ERV& ESV?

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

Thank you for sharing. You almost convinced me not to get the ESV LOL

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...

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".

This may be a stupid question, but why do bibles require updating? Has the word of God changed???? I am moving away from NIV since I now feel that I am growing past the milk phase and now want to get into the meat of the word. I know that there are soooo many opinions about the "best" study bible. I am leaning toward NASB. Any reason why I shouldn't use it?

Really helpful video. Where are you from? You have a cool accent.

Have you ever checked out the 1901 ASV?

Really super great!

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.