Thompson in ESV?

I don't believe there are. Unfortunately, Kirkbride has shown no inclination to update any of their editions. At one time, there were plans to publish a new edition in the updated NASB, but these have apparently been scrapped.

I hate to say it, as I love the Thompson Chain Reference Bible, but Kirkbride shows no interest in this.

 

Perhaps one problem Kirkbride is reluctant in this because, so far, the ESV is not a popular version. I do not know one person who even owns this translation. My wife works at a Christian bookstore; they have not sold one copy so far.

 

Why would you want a good version like the ESV saddled to such a weak study bible like the Thompson?

 

Not a study bible guy in general,money better spent on commentaries for individual books. But if you are going to go out an buy one I would go with the NIV/NASB Study Bible. Don't like the flipping back and forth of Thompson, plus the Campbellite notes in the Old Testament. No, I can't remember exactly where, it has been a while since I went through the study bible thing.

 

As pointed out, Kirkbride is loathe to even improve on what they already publish, let alone publish a new translation. They apparently feel they will have enough revenue from selling NIVs and KJVs.

 

Terry,

I own the ESV. It is my favorite translation. There. Now you know one person

Pete

P.S. It is also the pew Bible in my church.

 

I am sure my friend Pete would agree with this next statement:

I do not wish to see the ESV in study bible format. God promised to preserve his word and has done so with the ESV. Any attempts at destroying the foundations will be met with severe judgment (Rev. 22). Don't tamper with the ESV and for the love of all thats good and right, don't buy anything but the thinline edition.

 

BTW, the Thompson Chain Reference Bible is also available in NKJV.

Personally, I own the Thompson in NIV, NASB, and two in KJV (one is large print, I really like large print). Using all the chain references can be awkward, but I still enjoy following the chains.

 

Terry,
I'm another owner of the ESV (several, actually) and use it as my primary translation for preaching and teaching.

 

Are they red letter? My friend, who is discipling you? Check your salvation man.

 

Yep.
BTW, I've got a burgundy gen. leather Thinline on order. You guys convinced me that it's the true, genuine Word of God.

 

Maybe Kirkbride is awaiting publication of the Holman Christian Standard Bible...or is the mere thought considered taboo in this thread?

 

I am still baffled as to why the ESV is virtually unknown here in my area of Houston, Texas. After all, this is the forth largest city in the country, and I do not know, personally, anyone who has even heard of the ESV translation, let alone purchase or use one. Many of these people are pastors, and I'm not talking about people who are KJVO.

BTW, I was reading and comparing the HCSB and the ESV online. I was disappointed with the HCSB on several occasions. I think that the ESV is superior to the HCSB, but I still like the KJV better than either of these new translations.