A Good KJV Study Bible?

[evangelistnate]

A few years ago someone gave me a Scofield 3 study Bible. The New Scofield changes words from the KJV text, but the Scofield 3 does not. The Scofield 3 has many of the same features as the Old Scofield, but a different layout. It took me a while to get used to it, but now I really like it. The layout is easy on the eyes.

[Guest Guest]

I have a KJV Study Bible published by Zondervan and I like it. I haven't really looked at the study notes in it that much though.

[nymusicman]

Even those calling themselves KJB today are not all the same.

I have three KJB's here at home that don't match. The spelling, and in a couple of instances even the words, are different between all three of them yet they are all "KJB".

While I kind of liked study Bibles many years ago, I have grown to not care for them because I have yet to find one where the commentary and notes were biblical throughout the Bible. As well, I found them to be a distraction and for some in our Bible study groups they became a problem for them to understand some parts of Scripture.

http://www.chick.com/ask/articles/KJV.asp

This article is most interesting as to why KJV's aren't the same and what his opinion of which ones seem to be true to the original.

[nymusicman]

I have a KJV Study Bible published by Zondervan and I like it. I haven't really looked at the study notes in it that much though.

I unfortuanetly choose not to support Zondervan because they are owned by the same people who own Fox Networks, and Harper Collins publishing which has no problem publishing a satanic bible.

[John the Baptist]

The Ryrie Study Bible is good it comes in the KJV, The Criswell Study Bible is one of the Best, If you can find a copy, I think it is out of print, It was also later published as The Believer's Bible. My copy of the Criswell Study Bible is very ragged. A lot of preacher like The Thompson's Chain Reference Bible. I also have The Mac Arthur Study Bible. Some people like him and some don't. I cut my spiritual teeth many years ago with the Old Scofield Study Bible, KJV.

God Bless
John :Bible:

[Guest Guest]

Thanks for everyone's ideas and input.

I just wanted to update everyone since I started this thread-

I ended up getting a KJV Ryrie Study Bible and I really like it.

[John81]

Thanks for everyone's ideas and input.

I just wanted to update everyone since I started this thread-

I ended up getting a KJV Ryrie Study Bible and I really like it.

What I call my "Old Workhorse" Bible is a KJB Ryrie Study Bible and while it's not perfect, it's served me well over the years; especially in the late 80s and the 90s, and is now filled with my notes and markings so much treasured.

[1John2:15-17]

Does anyone have an opinion on the KJV LIfe Application Bible? I try to "not" use the application notes as I read through something the first time, but sometimes they seem to shed some light.

Or should I pitch this Bible and go with another?

[Kayla]

Well it's made by Zondervan so that could be a bad thing, I have a friend who has one. I have never been able to read one myself so I cannot form an opinion personally. Although I would never buy a Zondervan myself....2 Timothy 2:15

[1John2:15-17]

Thanks for the input...I just looked at a prior post about Zondervan.

Not that it matters much, but the Life Application KJV I have says published by Tyndale House...are they owned by Zondervan?

I had no idea about the relationship between Zondervan and Fox network.

[Kayla]

Oh wait that is right I remember now, they are owned by Tyndale...I am not sure about Tyndale personally I have never handled a Tyndale beside putting it on the shelf so I have no idea what to tell you. One thing I could recommend is looking in the front of your Bible to see who the "Contributors" are that will tell you alot about what is in it.

[John81]

I know several people who like the Life Application Bible. The only one I really looked at the print was so small that it made it difficult for me to read so I didn't look at too much so I don't really have any personal experience with that Bible.

[1John2:15-17]

I know several people who like the Life Application Bible. The only one I really looked at the print was so small that it made it difficult for me to read so I didn't look at too much so I don't really have any personal experience with that Bible.

I know what you mean about the small print (I have trifocals). When I read I do read scripture without reading the "notes" at the bottom of the pages. One thing I do like is that this Bible tends to translate some of the "older" KJV words at the end of the scripture portion of the page, before the notes...that helps my brain as my vocabulary isn't quite what it should be (having a college education). I try not to use the notes as a crutch, rather try to let the Holy Spirit speak to me through the scriptures. But it is nice to have the application notes on each page so I don't have to drag out my Matthew Henry Commentary all the time.

[Kayla]

I would recommend if you want a translation of the words but no commentary "The Defined King James Bible"

[nymusicman]

[edit] Sorry. I posted here what I forgot I posted before. Please skip this post unless you are really curious as to what I keep coming back too. [/edit]

I have a:

Ryrie
Thompson Chain
Scofield (1917 Notes)
and
Nelson

I really like the Scofield (perhaps because A)its an Oxford so the scripture maintains the correct spellings and capitalizations and b)'cause its still new :loco ). Before the Scofield though the Nelson got the most mileage.

IMHO I like my Bearing Precious Seed bible the most. It has no commentary, no notes, no concordance and no frills (short of the French Moroccan leather cover).

I have come to the conclusion that study bibles are usually overrated. I will admit that i'd like to own a New Defenders study bible and a Cambridge Bible. But, I maintain my position.

Get one with no frills man.......... :lol

David W. Daniels on Chick.com might disagree with this Oxford statement.

http://www.chick.com/ask/articles/KJV.asp