The King James Version of the Bible vs The One Year Bible ESV: Which Should You Read?
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The King James Version of the Bible
The King James Version (KJV) is an English translation of the Christian Bible for the Church of England begun in 1604 and completed in 1611.First printed by the King's Printer Robert Barker, this was the third…
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The One Year Bible ESV
Today's #1–Selling Daily Reading BibleMillions of people have benefited from reading through God's Word by using The One Year Bible. This bestselling Bible divides the text into 365 short sections, making it easy for…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The King James Version of the Bible is the quickest read — about 11 hours vs 26 for The One Year Bible ESV.
- The King James Version of the Bible has the widest readership — 19 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| The King James Version of the Bible | The One Year Bible ESV | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 2.0 (1) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (19) | 4.0 (16) |
Reception
| The King James Version of the Bible | The One Year Bible ESV | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 19 | 16 |
| Editions | 2 | 1 |
| Pages | 645 | 1408 |