Why Read the ESV?

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[millstap]

Matthew, thank you so much for this. I just got back from my Disciple Bible study and was arguing with my wife that my version of the Bible (ESV) was better. What happened was we went around the room and everyone read passages from Jeremiah from their own Bibles. While I was following along, I was shocked at how may strange sounding versions there were. I was following along in my Study Bible app on my phone which is the ESV version. After all of the readings, I commented, "I realize now how many different versions there are." After class, I commented to my wife that I liked my version better and that those other versions do not seem or sound right to me. I've always been a stickler on translations mainly because I know that God's true meaning can be disguised or lost if the correct translation is not made. So, when we got home, we read the passages from our different versions line by line so we could compare verses. I pointed out all of the times when I felt the NIV translation was incorrect. Then, when I Googled information about the different translations, we read the history of several of them and they basically pointed to the fact the ESV was the most accurate. Some even made the point that some versions are actually the work of the devil trying to deceive any followers he can. Afterward, I saw your video and without watching it first, I called my wife in to watch it with me. Everything you said proved my point. I asked her "how do I know this." She just looked at me inquisitively and I said, "because God told me." Amen. I can tell by reading it that it is closer to God's true words without having to learn how to read the Bible in Greek or Hebrew. You've already done that work. Thank you.

[davidwhunt]

Helpful video. I used the NKJV for 21 years then switched to the ESV after becoming persuaded it is based on better manuscripts + because it's more widely used here in Australia than the NKJV or NASB. Really pleased with the ESV, and still consult the NKJV & NASB for sermon preparation.

[Burnell_jr]

I learn a lot from your teachings! Blessings to you, your family, and congregation.

[dontroutman]

Hey Matthew. This is Don from Charlotte, North Carolina. Thanks for your review of the ESV. I was actually a member of a church years ago who had its pew Bible the ESV. Since that time I’ve had a study Bible of that translation. I just recently changed my primary translation to the ESV, that you’re watching your video concerning the KJV, NKJV, and the ESV translations. So thank you for your excellent help in that selection.

[bryantgutierrez]

Thank you for the series..by the LORDs grace I was saved 5 years ago and the ESV was the translation that was gifted to me..now I read NASB, NKJV, KJV along side but always come back to the ESV..

[TheMaineSurveyor]

NKJV is my favorite, but I just bought an ESV and I’m greatly enjoying it. I can’t put it down.

[helpfulcreation]

This video series has been a HUGE BLESSING to me! My current church teaches from NIV, which I can't get into because it's altered too much. I think we can handle literal translation into our vocabulary with some notes, and the Holy Spirit will minister to us. After months of sorting though translations, I like the ESV study bible for deeper study, NLT/NIV for casual reading at night, and KJV/NKJV for topic study :)

[Texasguy]

Great video. Learned a lot. I enjoy my KJ bible, but it’s great to hear there’s other conservative versions out there. The world needs them! Great video, God bless!

[julioalvarengamartinez]

my favorite version i have an electronic one i do not have that kind of money since i live in a 3rd world country so i only have it on pdf format but i love it well those esre my 2 cents may God bless yu lots

[duriuswulkins]

Once I discovered that the ESV uses the Dead Sea scrolls as part of its retinue of sources, and actually mentions the studies of Dr. Michael Heiser in reference to Psalm 82 and the “sons of God”, I felt even more assured it was where the Spirit wanted me to read from. In addition to that, the way it phrases passages is highly poetic.

[kvelez]

2:09
That sounds so cool.
*You are so blessed to have that capacity.

[CaseyFleetMedia]

This is a great video... However there is a huge difference in literalness and accuracy... Also the ESV goes gender neutral in tone of areas in which they choose... In fact it is very inconsistent.

John 3:18-21 is a great example of how the ESV is inconsistent. It switches back and forth from whoever and people (which is gender neutral) to (he and his) which is gender specific...

One thing the NIV does is go with contextual consistency.

I hope this helps some viewers that may misunderstand here. Thanks for your videos brother.

[titusmaina]

very clear . Thank you Dr Matthew Everhard. Always looking forward to listen to your videos

[danm]

I'm glad videos like yours and others moved me away from King James Only-ism. I got a nice ESV and I am loving it so far. I like how its so smooth for me to read and how its a word for word translation. God Bless You!

[reformedpilgrim]

I recently purchased an ESV and I love it! I’m surprised how much I like it.

[davidbrock]

I LOVE the ESV study Bible. The study notes are incredible. I use it with several other translations, all of which are "word for word". Good video.

[Pastorall]

Matt, I too use the ESV as my primary translation. Also, love the video(s) where you show your notes in the wide-margin ESV by Cambridge. The only difference between you and me is that I use a ruler's edge to make my writing nice and straight. Guess it my OCD. LOL

[anniethompson]

I have watched several of your videos, this is the first time commenting.
I was raised in a small village in NY State, went to Dutch Reformed Church..I was as baptized at the above church, Sunday school, then unfortunately swayed away from the church..I was young, in a difficult marriage, but that is NO reason why..I needed the church more than ever, but I survived a bad marriage.
Your church, do you have services online, or live..
I am currently going through cancer treatment, since my diagnosis, I have talked to our God more than ever..
Thank you for any information you can give me about your services on Sundays..🙏🙏

[DominiqueNLopez]

Thank you for this video, it’s a blessing because a stranger randomly told me to look up 1Timothy chapter 3 and I’m a female soooo I feel like this is the Lord help guide me to the answers I’ve been searching for:) I’m sure you know what that is and to clarify how miraculous his suggestion was I had been delivered from demons and seeking how to do deliverance when that happened to me, , he specifically told me to read ESV....so in a way it’s like an angel or the Holy Spirit told me to read this version specifically because God doesn’t want his words to be changed, , Lord Bless !!

[zoraidahegarsiervadelsenor]

Thank you for the Intro. It's been 4 years of your video, but today August 01, 2023 I just order mine. I believe it's an amazing study bible. Thanks again