tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27835654.post921219387200803554..comments2023-10-26T06:01:01.167-07:00Comments on WideOpen - Jeff Myers: Why the ESV?Jeff Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13360301384753597682noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27835654.post-49179178202154883512013-02-20T08:37:56.686-08:002013-02-20T08:37:56.686-08:00I absolutely adore the ESV; I switched from the NA...I absolutely adore the ESV; I switched from the NASB and before that I had an NIV and before that a NKJV. <br />I've had my journaling Bible for about 4 months now and love it. <br />I liked the NASB because it was literal and my study Bible even highlighted key Greek and Hebrew words. <br />My one problem so far with the ESV is one I've had with all other translations as well- the translation of 1 Timothy 2:11-15. There is a lot in the Greek that is not reflected in translation. The aforementioned Mark Driscoll is a fan of the English translation and in my opinion it has stifled many a Spirit-given word in the history of the Church. Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11478806115290950859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27835654.post-77031149315285599392008-05-18T13:33:00.000-07:002008-05-18T13:33:00.000-07:00Good post. I too love the ESV and have found it t...Good post. I too love the ESV and have found it to be my favorite translation. Early on I used the NIV, switched in college to the NASB, preached from the NKJV, and now I have found the ESV captures all of them into one! While not a perfect translation, it does capture the Greek text into English that we can both read and understand.The Seeking Disciplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10850752852586928341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27835654.post-24509010691050058642008-04-28T07:25:00.000-07:002008-04-28T07:25:00.000-07:00The second they have a Bible you can open up and h...The second they have a Bible you can open up and have it preach to you, you let me know! I need all the help I can get!Mookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01073027586188784701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27835654.post-37118067248944330712008-04-26T16:04:00.000-07:002008-04-26T16:04:00.000-07:00It actually sanctifies you! Atleast that's what m...It actually sanctifies you! Atleast that's what my wife and friends have told me.... :)<BR/><BR/>JasonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27835654.post-36307792225819068842008-04-26T01:36:00.000-07:002008-04-26T01:36:00.000-07:00Jason,I still think there's something wrong with s...Jason,<BR/><BR/>I still think there's something wrong with spending that much on a Bible. For that much money it better preach for you. To everyone else out there, a $20 version is just as good. Heck, the $5 paperback version you can pick up free at the church is just as good.<BR/><BR/>JeffJeff Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13360301384753597682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27835654.post-85073899800495752402008-04-25T19:26:00.000-07:002008-04-25T19:26:00.000-07:00I love my ESV! I'm so glad that such a tranlation...I love my ESV! I'm so glad that such a tranlation exists. I think you might have been the one to turn me on to it a year or so ago Jeff. A heads up though: Crossway is the publisher of the ESV. Their paper and binding quality is gaining a reputation for being way below par. My copy is about 16 months old and and is still in great shape but I REALLY baby it(bordering on idolatry), always leave it in the original box and never let my kids be in the same room w/ it....like I said...idolatry. Hey, it retailed for $180, but I got it off Ebay for $75. Anyways, pick up a copy...you won't regret it.<BR/><BR/>JasonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com