The ESV Spiral Bible beautiful. I like the wire bound over the plastic bound. I like the hard cover (and the solid color) over the soft flowered cover. I do like the spacing in the lines and between the words on the ESV. I also enjoy the color of the paper on the ESV. Both are beautiful and both will be useful in someone's studies. Thank you for sharing.
I'm 70 and have had an optic nerve stroke, so I believe the second book would be easier on my eyes. Thank you for this video. I didn't even know they had spiral bibles😮
I can see how that would be beneficial! However, my understanding is that Crossway holds the copyright for the ESV while HarperCollins (and its imprints) hold the NIV copyright. It COULD work but there would be some legal maneuvering to make it happen.
New to your channel. Love the style of your videos. Just a curiosity… I am thinking it would be difficult to use these for seminary because it’d be difficult to jump to other books in the Bible… for example so much of the NT quotes the OT. I don’t know why I am curious about how you will handle it LOL … but I am … will you bring a second full Bible?
Welcome to the channel! That's a great question! I attend online so I don't carry the spiral bound versions with me anywhere. If I was attending in-person classes, then I would definitely only carry one Bible. The other thing I was thinking about was that for the next 8-weeks my classes are all OT based. I'll make a video at the end of the term to let you all know how it went!
I love both. Would like to prder the new NLT Spiral Bible. The ESV is more durable, but heavy and bulky to take along. The Spiral Bible is nice and light, but the cover is not going to ladt forever and I doubt the plastic spiral will either.
I bought the Spiral Bible last year and was completely bummed out when I got it. The ink is grey, not black. I have really poor eyesight and it's very difficult for me. Something to consider.
Both are great options, it just depends on your preference. This was a great review and will really help people decide which to get. The crossway hard bound editions are sold out a lot, it's a bummer but I'm sure they'll restock soon.
Thank you! I wanted to make sure people understood the pros and cons of each version. I didn’t k ow the ESV ones were selling out a lot! Good to know because I bought mine on Amazon.
It is a great idea! In order to get the whole Bible you have to buy multiple books. Otherwise it would be so big! There are some illustrating Bibles where it’s the whole Bible spiral bound. But I haven’t used one of those.
My best friend just got her ESV one, and I thought it was the spiral bible, but she actually got the ESV one from Crossway instead, and I totally want one. I've been using just cheap spiral notebooks for my sermon notes. Wish they would make one using the NASB translation.
I personally use a KJV version and attend a Bible Study where they mostly use the ESV. While I like comparing the two, I'm not sure I'd purchase an ESV. If it was gifted to me, I certainly wouldn't object. I'm also not sure about having the Old and New Testament in separate books. That would take some getting used to. Of the two reviewed, I'd pick the ESV Spiral Bible, because of the sturdiness and wire bound vs plastic. The font looks similar, but I would prefer a large print.
That makes so much sense! I feel like having separate books is great for home study, but not too practical for taking it to church. I'm not sure yet so when I start using it, I'll let you know. I could have taken the New Testament one to church today because I knew we would be in Acts, but I took a different Bible today.
@@wendycoop I would definitely choose the ESV. These Bibles would be great for home study to take extensive notes, even adding sermon notes after church. I would have a separate Bible for church.
My current favorite is the ESV. For a long time it was the NIV and then I moved on to the NLT. But since I started seminary, the ESV (which is accepted at my school) has become my favorite. Would I like Spiral Bible more if they had more translations? No because now they do have the NLT. However, comparing it side by side with the ESV that just came out showed me the clear winner for me was the ESV by Crossway. However, I think there are enough people who want a spiral bible that there isn't really a wrong decision here as long as you get in the word.
@@wendycoop Any opinions on the WEB version? I’ve never heard/ seen this and was in between trying something new and the ESV Spiral Bound… Thank you for your opinion and helping me weigh the best option. Much appreciated! I’m not familiar enough with WEB to know if this would be a smart move…
@@DIYQUEENbyRienna I have never used it, but my research shows that it's the modern version of the American Standard Version from 1901. It's in the Public Domain as far as translations go. However, I don't believe it's a very popular translation. That being said, if you want the Spiral Bible, I saw they have the NLT and I would choose that. I still believe the ESV Spiral Bound is the better choice for durability.
@@wendycoopfinally made it back to finish this video lol! I was kinda thrown off by the bright colors on the first one and I like the 2nd one it sure looks more sturdy and the colors are so much better! But I think both are wondeful and the spiral bible all I would change is I would put a different cover which can be done easily at a print shop. But to me both are welcomed by me❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@@normalopez2856 LOL, welcome back! Yes, the bright color was a little off-putting for me once I compared it with the ESV. Now the Spiral Bible people have a few more muted colors, but not on the level as the ESV set.
Love your videos and the info, but the distraction at hand IS your hands flitting about - hands are okay, but the constant moving is incredibly distracting. I know I'm not alone in this thought.
Thank you for loving my videos! I really appreciate that because I’m so passionate about sharing with lovely people like you. And yes, when I’m passionate, my hands move a lot. Sorry it is distracting for you and I appreciate the feedback.
Your statement is "incredibly" rude! And to claim, "I know I’m not alone in this thought," is false. How do you presume to know what others are thinking? Are you a mind reader? Speak for yourself and stop dragging others into your unfounded emotions.
Thank you for this because I was struggling on which one I wanted to purchase. I like both but I think I will get the ESV spiral Bible.. It is more affordable.
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The ESV Spiral Bible beautiful. I like the wire bound over the plastic bound. I like the hard cover (and the solid color) over the soft flowered cover. I do like the spacing in the lines and between the words on the ESV. I also enjoy the color of the paper on the ESV. Both are beautiful and both will be useful in someone's studies. Thank you for sharing.
What a wonderful summary of my video! You're welcome!
Thorough video thanks. I saw advertising for Spiral Bible and then found your video. I think I will go with the ESV Journaling Bible like you.
I'm 70 and have had an optic nerve stroke, so I believe the second book would be easier on my eyes. Thank you for this video. I didn't even know they had spiral bibles😮
Brand new to Bible journaling. Just ordered the spirial bible. Thank you for the review.
Hope you enjoy it!
I want them BOTH!
LOL
New to your channel. Thank you for the side-by-side review. I was so excited to get the ESV Journaling Bible when it published!
I just started using it this week. It's nice!
Wish that both companies would make an NIV version.
I can see how that would be beneficial! However, my understanding is that Crossway holds the copyright for the ESV while HarperCollins (and its imprints) hold the NIV copyright. It COULD work but there would be some legal maneuvering to make it happen.
Thank you for doing this comparison, much appreciated.
Glad it was helpful!
New to your channel. Love the style of your videos.
Just a curiosity… I am thinking it would be difficult to use these for seminary because it’d be difficult to jump to other books in the Bible… for example so much of the NT quotes the OT. I don’t know why I am curious about how you will handle it LOL … but I am … will you bring a second full Bible?
Welcome to the channel! That's a great question! I attend online so I don't carry the spiral bound versions with me anywhere. If I was attending in-person classes, then I would definitely only carry one Bible. The other thing I was thinking about was that for the next 8-weeks my classes are all OT based. I'll make a video at the end of the term to let you all know how it went!
@@wendycoop that would be really interesting to hear about… and I’d be curious to see your notes and all of that
This was a great review, thank you so much! You really made some great comments on5hem I hadn’t thought of. Again thank you!
You are so welcome!
Great review! Just found your channel and subscribed!☺️
Yay! Thank you!
I love both. Would like to prder the new NLT Spiral Bible. The ESV is more durable, but heavy and bulky to take along. The Spiral Bible is nice and light, but the cover is not going to ladt forever and I doubt the plastic spiral will either.
I bought the Spiral Bible last year and was completely bummed out when I got it. The ink is grey, not black. I have really poor eyesight and it's very difficult for me. Something to consider.
Thank you for the reminder!
Thank you Wendy 🙏
You're welcome!
Both are great options, it just depends on your preference. This was a great review and will really help people decide which to get. The crossway hard bound editions are sold out a lot, it's a bummer but I'm sure they'll restock soon.
Thank you! I wanted to make sure people understood the pros and cons of each version. I didn’t k ow the ESV ones were selling out a lot! Good to know because I bought mine on Amazon.
Thanks for that side by side!!❤ Do you know the paper weight of each one? Like similar to copy paper? (Im not a fan of how thin most Bible paper is.)
I don't know the paper weight but I do know the ESV paper is pretty thick. Neither one has super thin pages like traditional bibles.
They both have good qualities about them.
I agree!
I love the New American Standard Version!
That is a great translation!
Oh maannnnnn this is an amazing idea they came up with! I hate that it’s not more affordable. Does any of them have the whole Bible?
It is a great idea! In order to get the whole Bible you have to buy multiple books. Otherwise it would be so big! There are some illustrating Bibles where it’s the whole Bible spiral bound. But I haven’t used one of those.
Hi Wendy. I was going to buy the spiral one, but then I saw the hard bound one and bought it at 50% off.
Sounds like you got a great deal!
Where did you purchase it please? Thanks
@@olgaramos746 Which one? The ESV or the Spiral Bible?
@@wendycoop the ones that Wendy found on sale? I love them but they are expensive. Thanks for replying
@@olgaramos746 Christianbook.com I think usually has them on sale. However, stock might be low right now.
My best friend just got her ESV one, and I thought it was the spiral bible, but she actually got the ESV one from Crossway instead, and I totally want one. I've been using just cheap spiral notebooks for my sermon notes. Wish they would make one using the NASB translation.
I'd like the spiral type Bible, but in the nasb or LSB translation. Even the nkjv
That makes sense!
Just received the NASB Spiral Bible last week. I think I contacted them about the possibility of them publishing one. I’m do happy.
@@quix66hiya22 good to know!
I personally use a KJV version and attend a Bible Study where they mostly use the ESV. While I like comparing the two, I'm not sure I'd purchase an ESV. If it was gifted to me, I certainly wouldn't object. I'm also not sure about having the Old and New Testament in separate books. That would take some getting used to. Of the two reviewed, I'd pick the ESV Spiral Bible, because of the sturdiness and wire bound vs plastic. The font looks similar, but I would prefer a large print.
That makes so much sense! I feel like having separate books is great for home study, but not too practical for taking it to church. I'm not sure yet so when I start using it, I'll let you know. I could have taken the New Testament one to church today because I knew we would be in Acts, but I took a different Bible today.
@@wendycoop I would definitely choose the ESV. These Bibles would be great for home study to take extensive notes, even adding sermon notes after church. I would have a separate Bible for church.
Is there a spiral Bible that contains the new and Old Testament?
None that I've seen. That would just been too thick. As it is, the NT volume alone is a pretty good size.
What’s your favorite translation to read from? Spiral also has WEB translation, KJV…. Would you like them more if you had a different translation?
My current favorite is the ESV. For a long time it was the NIV and then I moved on to the NLT. But since I started seminary, the ESV (which is accepted at my school) has become my favorite.
Would I like Spiral Bible more if they had more translations? No because now they do have the NLT. However, comparing it side by side with the ESV that just came out showed me the clear winner for me was the ESV by Crossway. However, I think there are enough people who want a spiral bible that there isn't really a wrong decision here as long as you get in the word.
@@wendycoop Any opinions on the WEB version? I’ve never heard/ seen this and was in between trying something new and the ESV Spiral Bound…
Thank you for your opinion and helping me weigh the best option. Much appreciated! I’m not familiar enough with WEB to know if this would be a smart move…
@@DIYQUEENbyRienna I have never used it, but my research shows that it's the modern version of the American Standard Version from 1901. It's in the Public Domain as far as translations go. However, I don't believe it's a very popular translation.
That being said, if you want the Spiral Bible, I saw they have the NLT and I would choose that. I still believe the ESV Spiral Bound is the better choice for durability.
Hello, is the ESV Spiral Journaling Bible available in the KJV? Thx!
No, not the ESV. However, I do believe you can get the Spiral Bible in the KJV.
@@wendycoop Thanks!
The ESV Spiral Bible is much more attractive than the NASB Spiral Bible.
Agreed!
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@@wendycoopfinally made it back to finish this video lol! I was kinda thrown off by the bright colors on the first one and I like the 2nd one it sure looks more sturdy and the colors are so much better! But I think both are wondeful and the spiral bible all I would change is I would put a different cover which can be done easily at a print shop. But to me both are welcomed by me❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@@normalopez2856 LOL, welcome back! Yes, the bright color was a little off-putting for me once I compared it with the ESV. Now the Spiral Bible people have a few more muted colors, but not on the level as the ESV set.
Crossway sadly prints in china so the credibility of the printing is suspect
Love your videos and the info, but the distraction at hand IS your hands flitting about - hands are okay, but the constant moving is incredibly distracting. I know I'm not alone in this thought.
Thank you for loving my videos! I really appreciate that because I’m so passionate about sharing with lovely people like you. And yes, when I’m passionate, my hands move a lot. Sorry it is distracting for you and I appreciate the feedback.
Your statement is "incredibly" rude! And to claim, "I know I’m not alone in this thought," is false. How do you presume to know what others are thinking? Are you a mind reader? Speak for yourself and stop dragging others into your unfounded emotions.
@@allieprivate4013 Thank you Allie!
@@wendycoop Yw!
I got the esv journal Bible. Love it. Ps you need a manicure 😊
That's awesome! And, yes, about the manicure. It's rough out here on these nail streets, lol!
Thank you for this because I was struggling on which one I wanted to purchase. I like both but I think I will get the ESV spiral Bible.. It is more affordable.