It's got wide margins and it's great if you want a small journaling bible
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This is NOT 8.4" tall. It's the exact same one listed for a few dollars cheaper that says its 7.7". It's got wide margins and it's great if you want a small journaling bible. I don't. I want one the size of my regular bible (close to 10").  This and the other listed ESV journaling Bible are the exact same one.
275550
I belong to a Southern Baptist church and all we use is KJV bibles. I got this one and I love it. It says its large print but it really isn't very large. I have seen bibles that have extremely tiny print. The print in this one is normal size. The pages aren't too thin and you can't really see the ink from a regular ball point pen on the other side. I have attached one page where I have things underlined and the second is the reverse side of the underlined page.
3723179
For the price, the hardcover Single Column Journaling Bible is a great Bible. It has a sewn binding and decently opaque paper. It lays flat at the beginning and end. The black hardcover looks exactly like a Moleskine notebook, just wider and thicker. The single column format is great, and it's not cluttered up by references, concordances, book intros, etc. If you want a single column ESV, I would first recommend the Legacy, but if that's to big for your needs, the Journaling Bible is a great option. The font is small, but I think it's still readable. If the font was too much bigger the book would be a lot bigger (Legacy) or have thinner paper (Heritage).

The one thing I don't like about this Bible is ironically the main feature of the Bible; namely, the "journaling" features. What are you supposed to "journal" in those small lines in the margins? If you're looking for a Bible to fill up with notes, thoughts, outlines, etc, keep looking; this Bible won't fit that role. I would rather see those lines erased and the margins brought in a bit. I like this Bible in spite of the journaling lines, not because of them (hence only a 4 star rating).

Overall this is a good Bible. It's durable, and the elastic strap keeps it closed while it kicks around in my briefcase. This Bible has limits, but I think it fills a role, and the price is right.
1805740
I use it as a personal journal and it's pretty darn good. Slight ink spread from uni-ball Vision Elite Stick Micro Point Roller Ball pens, but I only notice it because I write tiny. I get the sketchbook so there's zero bleed-through, and because lines are for people who follow unnecessary rules.

The pages are a very deep cream---read yellow---and if you hit them with an eraser, the yellow comes off to expose the white underneath.

Paper has very little tooth to it, pretty smooth. Slightly smoother than standard office printer paper.
2530098
This is a nice little Bible. I really like the layout and the colors used in the printing. The paper isn't too special, rather thin, but I really like the cover. The NIV translation is a reliable translation, probably still the most popular modern translation in the English speaking world.

What I really like about his Bible is the devotionals for those times when the pastor's sermon is just too long or too boring. At those times, which, hopefully, aren't too many, it's nice to have short, interesting articles to read to stimulate your thinking.

Thanks, Zondervan.
1955450
I looked for a pocket NIV Bible for a number of months before ordering the NIV Trimline Bible.  Until it showed up, I was not sure what I would be getting because the online photos were not entirely descriptive.  I was not sure of the color.  I was not sure whether it was the size that I was looking for.

I actually never found the pocket NIV Bible that I reviewed in a bookstore last year while traveling, but the NIV Trimline Bible is larger and hence more legible.  I have enjoyed this bible in the months since I ordered because of its portability and I keep it in my car to use in Sunday school and in small group meetings.

The Bible I received was burgundy leather.  It fits nicely in a suit coat pocket.
180173
Got it for journaling, it does that and has some other nice things like time zones. It's good and when I run out of pages I'll get another. ^_^
2964410
Love this journaling bible. I would prefer a single-column, but the double was all that was left in stock. Love the margins. I can't wait until these get back in stock, I will definitely purchase another!
1617777
My wife recently purchased the Faithgirlz! Backpack Bible for my fifth-grade daughter and my daughter likes it. It's compact (4.5 x 6.5 inches/11.5 x 16.5 cm), cute (a purple flower is on the turquoise cover), and comfortable (patterned dots decorate much of the imitation leather). Inside you'll find several colorful pages helping young girls learn the Golden Rule, key verses, and what it means to be a Christian. The words of Christ are in red, and a turquoise ribbon marker is provided. The 1152 pages easily lay flat and are in the NIV translation. Although the font is tiny, this doesn't bother my daughter. The last page is a table of weights and measurements. If you are looking for an easy-to-carry Bible for a girl in elementary or perhaps middle school, I recommend this Bible.
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It so happens recently that a portable bible has been something I've needed. And Zondervan had a great fit, the backpack bible series (2011 NIV rev. if I'm not mistaken). Although these are mostly meant for children, the dimensions of this bible (4.6" x 1" x 6.7") are great for anyone on the move. The typeface is plain to see, but be aware that the size is comparable to the Gideon pocket NT's. So I'd not recommend this bible to those who don't read finer print well.

This bible includes a nice light brown page ribbon, and of course words of Christ in red. And the texture of the cover is quite well stiched together and grips well on the hand. The ICHTHUS, is slightly raised on the cover and is absolutely impressive. The page edges are printed with colored mellow vertical stripes (assuming the bible is laying closed and flat). The colors are green, white, blue, and brown. The colors definately go with the light/dark brown cover and are dignified. No maps are in this bible, but has one page of measurements after Revelations.
3256792
This is a very portable and compact NASB Bible with lettering that is actually rather easy on the eyes given the clarity and font of the print.  This isn't a study Bible, so it's stripped down to just the basics with a simply introduction at the beginning of each book.  The only drawback to the Bible would be the cover and cover snap.  For such a nice Bible inside, one would expect a nicer design and more durable snap to cover it.  If there was a design that didn't include the cover snap, I would recommend going for that over this one.
1490728
I wanted a bible that was portable, and this bible does it. I do wish it were slightly smaller, but it is still definitely portable. It fits in the small pocket of my backpack along with my journal. Other awesome things are that Jesus' spoken words are printed in red. It also does look and feel very official. It may not be real leather or anything like that, but it feels very nice in my hand. It flexes very easily, which is something I was looking for as well, because I'm not a fan of hardcover books when I am reading them for long periods of time and especially when I am carrying them around.

The print is definitely readable. I don't wear glasses, but I also don't have 20-20 vision. I can read this absolutely fine with no strain, even after reading for a long time. The pages are thin, but it's the same as every other bible in the world. I didn't notice an "bleed through" of the text because I am have read many bibles in my life, and this looks the same. I never felt like I needed to re-read something because I couldn't make out the words.

I don't know what more to say. As for the NASB version, I like it, but I can't say it's better because it all depends what you prefer. If you are really concerned about exact translations, learn the hebrew and greek languages and get some original texts to study. Otherwise you are going to get someone's opinion on what the bible says. It doesn't matter how open-minded people are, there is always a small amount of bias when they translate something like this, even if it's not a negative bias.
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Beautiful bible with lots of pictures of special verses that can be colored in or left as-is. Plenty of journaling space - not all pages have it, but most do. Words are set up in a wide, single column format on each page, which I think is easier to read than text that is set up in 2 columns per page. Pages are still thin, but slightly thicker than a typical bible. The translation is very easy to read. It is a large size, so I don't know that I would want to carry it with me regularly, but for studying and reflecting at home, it is great!
4953387
My only comment that wouldn't be considered positive is that the "type" is too small. I wish they would have made the Bible bigger to accommodate a larger type. Otherwise, I love it and like making  my notes in the margins.
1972471
This was a gift for my niece on her 16th birthday. She cried when she opened it, she thought it was such a sweet and sentimental gift. The bible itself is pretty plain, and in my opinion there isn't a ton of space to journal in. If you are looking to make notes in the margins this will work for you. However, if you are looking to color/draw/create and interact with the text, there isn't a lot of space for that. However, my niece thought it was great even though I was hoping for more journaling space for her.
1927765
I really like this Bible! I purchased it to use at church. It has many of the qualities I was looking for. It is a nice handy size for carrying to church, and holding in my lap or hands. It is not heavy, especially for a journaling Bible! I like the elastic strap which holds the Bible closed when it is not in use, protecting the pages. It has a very readable paragraph form, maximizing the flow of the text while minimizing the segmented verses. It also has a minimum of notes and cross references, allowing focusing on the text. I wanted a journaling Bible to write down the date, passages and sermon title, and any key points, or something that particularly stood out to me or that I learned, to review later in the week and remember the time in the future. I use a Micron .005, as recommended. There are only two minor drawbacks; the type is just a little smaller than my aging eyes feel comfortable with, (I just hold it a little closer ... it's lightweight even to do that) and there is a little bit of ghosting of the notes from the other side of the pages. The page colors are a pleasing creamy off-white, easy on the eyes. The price on Amazon was very reasonable and it was made more special as I used a $25 Amazon gift card my son had given to me for Father's Day.
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This is what I've been looking for. A Bible that I can also journal as I read the Scripture. Few bibles have real leather covers and this has it!

I can now 'track' my reading of the scripture to complete the entire the bible by looking at which pages I've not journal.

It could be strenuous for long reading as the text is a bit smaller than I expected.