ESV Journaling Study Bible (TruTone, Brown/Chestnut, Timeless Design): Holy Bible, English Standard Version

This Bible has all the features I was looking for! The text size is a little small, but that’s a small trade off for having a study Bible that also includes a 2” ruled margin. I have found that the Mr. pen fine liners work best on these to minimize bleed through or ghosting. There are plenty of pages in the back that work great for testing pens. I like the inclusion of book summaries at the beginning of each book, as it helps you to see the context of the book before you read it—also the illustrations and maps within the relevant pages so you don’t have to flip back and forth from the back of the Bible. The imitation leather cover is very soft and it makes the Bible lay flat when you open it.

This is my favorite Bible! ESV is my favorite translation and the cover is beautiful. I had mine customized after purchasing, which made it even prettier. I love that it has both the study notes and journaling space. The only negative is the small font. I have to use bright light when reading. If they ever come out with this Bible in a larger font I’d buy it!

This Bible is exactly what I’d hoped for. The Extra‑wide 2‑inch margins give me so much room to write prayers, reflections, or sermon notes right alongside Scripture. It also comes with all the helpful Study Bible extras — thousands of study notes, maps, character profiles, and cross‑references — so it’s not just a journal, it’s a full tool for deeper understanding. The pages are clean and easy to read, and the binding/cover feels sturdy (great for everyday use or carrying to church). If you want a Bible that helps you dig deep and gives you space to reflect, journal, and grow — this one hits it.

The only thing I would ask to improve is I wish there were 2 bookmarks and I wish Jesus’ words were in red. but I love it so much. It’s a little bigger than a standard bible but smaller than some other study bibles I’ve seen. I do like the size. There’s the usual table of contents for the books but also separate ones for charts/diagrams, characters/people, and illustrations so you can easily find things. In the back there’s resources and several maps which is great for visual people.

This is a beautiful, well made Bible. I love the space on each page to journal, make notes or even create art. I use it for note taking at Church as well as Bible studies. It laid super flat making easy to write in. Small enough to carry around with a comfortable font type and size so I’m not squinting to read. I love it!

If you're looking for a good study Bible for yourself or as a gift, give this one a look. Nice to find an ESV study Bible with a two-column layout for the Biblical text. The single-column layout of my other ESV Bible is a chronic annoyance because the line length is far too big for my comfort. This Bible does use a single column for its non-Biblical text, which I wish were otherwise. If you prefer a large print Bible, pass this one by because the Biblical text and the notes are set in small point sizes. This is necessary to accommodate all the notes and the wide margins. Biblical text is in serif and notes in sans serif. The ESV notes on every page of this Bible are an excellent resource for personal Bible study. I also noticed that the colors used in the maps, notes, and charts are muted shades of brown/beige rather than all the colors of the rainbow, which is a plus for me. I only wish this particular Bible were available in a genuine leather version. There's nothing wrong with the faux leather used here, but I may get this rebound one day.

Yes over and over to the functionality of this Bible. My husband loves the journaling aspect and space of writing notes off to the side. He also loves that it is a study Bible, so it gives insight to context/what the scripture is talking about more in depth. This is a great purchase!

Beautiful Bible that is translated in easy to read and follow along verse by verse. Perfect for anyone who was ever confused by Biblical passages or didn’t quite understand the message. It’s eloquent, articulate and the dedication that has gone into creating this version of the Bible makes it true Masterpiece. It makes reading the Bible easy to follow and additionally provides maps and shows locations that correspond with the verses, so it I find it easier to visualize where and when the events took place. The additional “notes” section on the pages allow you to record your own notes is a thoughtful addition.

Really nice soft leather bible, enough room on the sides for journaling and plenty of bible study material. I do wish jesus’s words were in red as other bibles but it still is really nice overall!

Item came damaged. So disappointed as it is a gift.

Plenty of room to make notes as I use sticky notes. The writing size is perfect for my eye sight (uses glasses). The cover feels smooth and tough.

affordable and really beautiful bible and good space with notes. good for those looking to have a deeper understanding of the word. leather is soft and came delivered with no issues.

Die ESV Study Bible ist schon seit Längerem eine zuverlässige Studienbibel. Sie bietet ausführliche Kommentare aus reformiert-theologischer Perspektive, äußerst hilfreiche Karten sowie gut geschriebene Einleitungen und Artikel. Die Journaling Bible-Version hebt das Bibelstudium auf ein noch höheres Niveau. Dank der breiten Ränder gibt es ausreichend Platz für eigene Notizen. Die Hilfslinien sorgen zudem dafür, dass die Notizen ordentlich und sauber geschrieben sind. Ich hatte diese Bibel auch in der Lederausführung für meine Frau gekauft, wollte für mich selbst jedoch eine günstigere Variante. Nachdem ich zunächst die schwarze Hardcover-Version bestellt hatte, entschied ich mich schließlich doch für diese Trutone-Ausgabe mit flexiblem Einband, da sie langlebiger wirkt. Aus diesem Grund wird für dieses Modell auch eine lebenslange Garantie angeboten. Diese Trutone-Version fühlt sich robust an und sieht dabei sehr edel aus. Ich bin wirklich sehr zufrieden damit!