NKJV, End-of-Verse Reference Bible, Personal Size Large Print, Leathersoft, Black, Red Letter, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version

I bought both this black one and the dark purple embossed one for gifts and for my own use. These are excellent Bibles and such an excellent value for the quality. The print is large and easy to read with good spacing between the lines. There is line matching so the reverse doesn't show through, and the Bible lies open easily at any location. It has two nice satin ribbons and has edge gilding. It includes some references, a concordance, and maps. These are features that are like those in very expensively bound Bibles (Allan and Schyler), of which I also have several. I'd be satisfied with having only this edition, though, as it's very easy to read and use, and I'm using mine a lot. Overall, especially for the price, it's the best edition I've found, and I've looked at many and own quite a few. I hope Nelson always keeps making this edition. The New King James Version translation is a well recognized, mainstream translation in modern but not dumbed-down English that has been used for decades. It's my overall favorite translation of the Bible. (I also like the KJV, ESV, and NASB-95.) This translation is a more literal, word for word translation (which I much prefer) than a thought for thought one. It retains the beautiful language and accuracy of the KJV but in more modern English. (No "-eth" suffiixes, "you" instead of "thou," etc. The meanings have not changed.) You can't go wrong with this edition; great print features and of course the content is what is most valuable.

This is (almost) precisely the Book of books I was looking for. Chosen after a good deal of searching, it has great font size, a text unencumbered by the postulations of man, limited but useful cross-references in appropriate place (end of verse) pointing to similar context, and a reasonable concordance aiding in location of other uses of the word. In addition, it points to some of the textual differences between the various manuscript types. It is also humble enough not to bother trying to tell us where the paragraphing starts and ends through use of the mechanism of "boldfacing" particular verse numbers, or laying before us an unfortunate 'paragraph formatting.' A text one can simply pick up, and (for the most part) let Yahweh Elohim do the talking. I will continue looking, as two (2) more things would be helpful: 1. Elimination of the 'red lettering" for what Jesus said. He being God, and we all understanding the entire text is spoken by God, it should be unnecessary to make stand out particular things our God had to say to us. 2. Elimination of the sub-headings within the text. Though they speak to part of the content of the subsequent verses, which is undoubtedly helpful in a way, they can also focus our attention away from what our Father wants us to take away from the passage on any given read of it, as the Word is taken in again, for application by the Spirit. (In other words, the sub-headings can be both a help, and a distraction. We mst guard against the latter.) To a degree, I would also prefer a text without verse numbers, as these are man's additions to God's presentation to us as well. NOTE TO THE READER OF THIS REVIEW: The above "also useful" things are applicable only to me, and to the particular Book of books I'm on the hunt for at present. Being of advanced age, sufficient Biblical texts and other books of every flavor and brew are on hand to fill up to overflowing the possession of man's encumbrances upon God's revelation. Having eaten of their delicacies sufficiently, I seek now truly Sola Scriptura for my daily encounters with God, letting Him be my source of understanding as I compare Scripture with Scripture for truth, and other people's works for their fidelity to it.. This NKJV End-of-verse Personal Size Large Print Reference Bible is tremendous for the purposes for which it has been sent forth, and can't really be recommended highly enough.

Brought this bible for my 80 year old Father he loved it. He said the words were big enough for him to read and he and I are reading together over the phone as he is in another State. God is good. Large print, easy read. What a joy to hear him read the bible too me. Thanks

I really like this bible because all the verses are on the left side of each column so it's easy to find. Yes, I know the chapter and verse divisions are not inspired but I need this for a bible study and was previously challenged finding the tiny verses on my other bible. These verses numbers are also just as large and clear as the font which is called "the Thomas Nelson NKJV Typeface", created at the 2K/DENMARK type foundry. (stated inside) The size of the font could be approx. size 12 I have been looking for a bible that did not have the Times New Roman font and the giant print style bibles out there are just too big and bulky for me to lug around. Also the pages are on the thin side but seem to be good quality, meaning you can see through the letters on the other side but it's not too distracting. Also, there are 8 maps at the end with an extensive concordance.

Got this for my husband for Christmas. I love the font size and how compact it is. Only thing is that I expected the cover and binding design to look a little different. I possibly didn’t look close enough in the pictures. I wouldn’t overthink it if it’s being given to a lady. Thought the design was a little girly for a guy but that’s just my opinion! Still a beautiful Bible!!

My kids loved their bibles

This is the #1 selling NKJV layout right now and for good reason. The size is a happy medium. The print is a generous 10.5pt. It has a moderate set of references and footnotes. It also comes in a variety of covers, from Leathersoft to Premier Collection goatskin. All good reasons to own one. Potential downsides? 1.) You might prefer paragraph layout. Verse-by-verse is not ideal for longer reading. I personally prefer the other two Per. Size Lg. Pr. Ref. Bibles pictured because they're paragraph formatted. (The Nelson is ISBN 9780785291602; the Holman is out of print.) 2.) You might want more (or less) references than can fit in this end-of-verse reference system. 3.) You might want the full set of translation notes. If you like v-b-v and want the fullest set of references and translation notes, you consider the single-column v-b-v (ISBN 9781400335268). It's also very portable, though the print is a bit smaller.

I love the Word of God and to have a Bible that is so very well made at a low cost like this one is fantastic. The print is also a big plus. Easy to read print.

Great buy

I spent a lot of time searching for another bible and this is it. My first bible was given to me in grade school, The New Testament pocket size. I bought my first bible in 1982 and it was actually the NKJV 1982 version so I had it for 41 years. It's 'very used' having a lot of highlighted scriptures that are all written down on paper. Lots of personal experiences there that I look over once in a while. It's beautiful with red gilded edges that are starting to fade. I wasn't sure if I wanted a more updated version but ended up getting this black one with the larger print, same version as mine but with gold edges (can't find red). I'm still good with reading the smaller print but I want to use this new one just to read and not write in it. My 1982 version I will still use, the work I put in is amazing. There is a lot more in the Concordance in this new one than my older bible and the only thing different is that this new one doesn't have the abbreviations for each book and the key to pronunciation. I like the extra maps in the new one. I love the cover and the thin pages I was looking for, just like my older bible. The cover is soft and flexible also. I already know what I will be reading first in my new bible, I bought a case for it already. I recommend this version, you won't be disappointed!

"Love this Bible! The large print makes it so easy to read, and it's convenient to carry around too."

This Bible is an absolute joy! The quality is fantastic, and the large font makes reading a true pleasure. I can spend much longer in God's Word without eye strain, which is exactly what I was hoping for. Highly recommend!

Pages are really soft and comfortable and the font is a very good size, the design and attention to detail is amazing!