What Scholars Say About the ISV Bible



  • Dr. Gleason Archer

    "A truly excellent version, combining both dignity and fine taste. Personally I think it has succeeded in achieving what the most recent publications have attempted. Hearty congratulations. This should be adopted for Sunday School purposes, and easily equals the NIV and NAS, so far as I have sampled it."


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    On reliability of the ISV

    The Late Dr. Gleason Archer, Professor of Old Testament emeritus
    Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois

  • Dr. David Alan Black

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    Never a guessing game | On Hebrews 6:1 | On why the ISV

    Dr. David Alan Black
    Southeast Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, North Carolina

  • Rich Buhler

    "The arrival of the International Standard Version has solved a longstanding problem for me. For years I have had two Bibles, one for study and one for public use, such as speaking. My study Bible was reliable, but not very readable, even out loud. My preaching Bible was wonderful, but not a completely reliable translation. The International Standard Version is a perfect blend of the two. Now I can have readability for preaching or personal devotion, but with a reliable and up to date translation from Evangelical scholars who believe in the inspiration of the scripture."


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    On the ISV | Life Changers program on the ISV

    Rich Buhler, Talk Show Host and Speaker
    Branches Communications Villa Park, CA

  • Jack MacArthur

    "After perusing the ISV ®, I was agreeably surprised and impressed. The goal of making the translation "literal and idiomatic" has certainly been achieved. The readability and reliability is delightful. I believe this translation should be well received and appreciated."

    The Late Dr. Jack MacArthur
    Voice of Calvary, Eugene, Oregon

  • Chuck Missler

    "I have not been a fan of the modern translations, but the International Standard Version ® New Testament is a refreshing exception! Terrific! In my opinion, the ISV ® truly is the most readable and accurate English language translation of the Bible ever produced. When the Old Testament is completed, I plan to undertake a Prophecy Bible using the ISV ®."

    Chuck Missler
    Koinonia House Ministries, Coeur d'Alene, ID

  • Dr. Robert A. Morey

    "In the midst of a flood of erroneous so-called new translations of the Bible, it is refreshing to find the International Standard Version ® of the New Testament. It is up-to-date in modern research and Greek syntax and grammar, yet it is easy to read. I recommend this translation to anyone who wants a reliable study Bible."

    Dr. Robert A. Morey
    Faith Defenders