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Crossway Books & Bibles ESV Compact Bible, Blue TruTone with Celtic Cross Design

Portable, readable—and remarkably affordable, this handy-sized Bible is ideal for personal devotions, on-the-go study, or gift giving! Accurate and elegant ESV translation.

Features

  • Book introductions
  • Bible reading plans
  • Articles:
    • "What the Bible Is All About"
    • "How To Read the Bible"
    • "Where To Find Help..."
    • "What the Bible Says About..."
    • "God's Plan To Save You"
  • Section headings
  • Textual footnotes
  • 6-point type
  • Double-column format
  • Compact size: 6.00" x 4.00" x 0.75"
  • Navy Blue imitation leather with Celtic cross design
Average Customer Rating:
4.086 out of 5
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Rating Snapshot (81 reviews)
5 stars
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60 out of 8174%customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Questions & Answers:
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Customer Reviews for ESV Compact Bible, Blue TruTone with Celtic Cross Design
Review 1 for ESV Compact Bible, Blue TruTone with Celtic Cross Design
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

Date:April 29, 2013
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Samuelson
Location:San Diego ca
Age:25-34
Gender:male
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5 out of 5
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5 out of 5
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Good for all needs and a plus for the road and a grate gift
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Review 2 for ESV Compact Bible, Blue TruTone with Celtic Cross Design
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
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Great Quality

Date:April 4, 2013
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Andy
Location:Portsmouth VA
Age:35-44
Gender:male
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5 out of 5
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The Bible had fast shipping. The silver embossing looked good with the dark blue Bible.
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Review 3 for ESV Compact Bible, Blue TruTone with Celtic Cross Design
Overall Rating: 
3 out of 5
3 out of 5

I didn't realize the print was so small.

Date:April 4, 2013
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kgordon44
Location:Chicago, IL
Age:45-54
Gender:female
Quality: 
3 out of 5
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2 out of 5
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The bible was much smaller than I anticipated and the print is very small. I'm glad I purchased this particular version however I should have gotten a larger size.
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Review 4 for ESV Compact Bible, Blue TruTone with Celtic Cross Design
Overall Rating: 
1 out of 5
1 out of 5

The product is not worth the money at any price!

Date:March 30, 2013
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j girl
Gender:female
Quality: 
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The print of the ESSV Compact Bible is so small it can NOT be read. It is a nice size but the type surely needs to be larger. It is of no use to anyone if the print is so small it can not be read.
-2points
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Review 5 for ESV Compact Bible, Blue TruTone with Celtic Cross Design
Overall Rating: 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5

Great Pocket/Carry On Bible

Date:February 5, 2013
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Ricky
Location:Maryland
Age:18-24
Gender:male
Quality: 
5 out of 5
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5 out of 5
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I went from a full size NIV study bible to this bible and I love it. It is almost small enough to fit in your pocket but not so small you are discouraged to pick it up and study. I keep it in my laptop bag that I take almost anywhere. I will say the print is a little small so if you have bad eyes it might be hard on them but you can't beat it for the price. It is great to pull out of your bag on the fly and read the Word of God and share with others.
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Review 6 for ESV Compact Bible, Blue TruTone with Celtic Cross Design
Overall Rating: 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5

Good value for the money.

Date:January 18, 2013
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Teresa
Location:Battle Creek, MI
Age:45-54
Gender:female
Quality: 
4 out of 5
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I keep this Bible in my purse so I always have one with me to read and for reference, but would not recommend it for a primary or study Bible simply because the size 6 font is very small. The cover color and style is perfect for men or women. I am very happy with my purchase as it fulfills my need very nicely.
+1point
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Review 7 for ESV Compact Bible, Blue TruTone with Celtic Cross Design
Overall Rating: 
3 out of 5
3 out of 5

Quality great but practically disappointing

Date:January 13, 2013
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TACCOG
Location:FL
Age:Over 65
Gender:female
Quality: 
4 out of 5
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2 out of 5
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The type/font is uncomfortably cramped and small for "old eyes"! This will NOT encourage me to take it along as a travel-companion. Disappointing.
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Review 8 for ESV Compact Bible, Blue TruTone with Celtic Cross Design
Overall Rating: 
3 out of 5
3 out of 5

Print is tiny

Date:January 11, 2013
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Emma
Location:Sacramento
Age:55-65
Gender:female
Quality: 
3 out of 5
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3 out of 5
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This size Bible is great for carrying around or traveling, but I'm a senior and the small print is a challenge. The footnotes are even more difficult to read.
Young eyes--go for it. No complaint about the price on Wednesday bargain.
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Review 9 for ESV Compact Bible, Blue TruTone with Celtic Cross Design
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

Easy to read & understand, & cover is beautiful

Date:November 2, 2012
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ladybady
Location:Clarksville, TN
Age:55-65
Gender:female
Quality: 
5 out of 5
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I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my new Bible. This is how I THINK I've been translating the King James Version in my head for a while. I love the size of the Bible, the print is good for aging eyes. The paper used stands up to a highlighter and it was easy to "break in" so I could find scriptures on Sunday, two days after it was delivered. It will be easy to share with kids in class or VBS when you want them to understand for themselves what the Bible says on a subject or what a certain verse says. I wish I'd ordered it earlier.
+3points
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Review 10 for ESV Compact Bible, Blue TruTone with Celtic Cross Design
Overall Rating: 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5

Great Compact Bible for Anyone

Date:October 25, 2012
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Courtney
Location:St. Joseph, IL
Age:18-24
Gender:female
Quality: 
5 out of 5
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5 out of 5
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5 out of 5
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I'm a younger Christian who has turned from the faith and is coming back to it realizing that she never really knew God in the first place. Deciding to get a readable, portable Bible, I found this was the perfect one for me.
The size is perfect for throwing into my purse, though the font might only be appropriate for younger eyes. I bring it everwhere. I'm liking the ESV translation, but the features of this particular Bible are what I feel makes it so great for new Christians or just anyone who wants to really get into reading their Bible. It has book introductions, reading plans, gives passages to read when you're sad, angry, etc. In the back there is an article about salvation and how it works. And it's so cheap!
Another selling point for me was the fact the the cover is not made of leather. I would recommend this for anyone who wants something compact and cheap, and especially for new believers or someone who really wants someting focuses with a reading plan.
+4points
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Review 11 for ESV Compact Bible, Blue TruTone with Celtic Cross Design
Overall Rating: 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5

Right size, right translation, right price

Date:July 13, 2012
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Kenn
Location:Potomac, MD
Age:Over 65
Gender:male
Quality: 
4 out of 5
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5 out of 5
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Just what I was looking for - right size, right translation, right price
+2points
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Review 12 for ESV Compact Bible, Blue TruTone with Celtic Cross Design
Overall Rating: 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5

Nice compact bible

Date:May 18, 2012
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Dick
Location:Stillwater MN
Age:55-65
Gender:male
Quality: 
4 out of 5
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5 out of 5
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Well made and looks good. Compact bible in the excellent ESV version. great for taking on vacations and traveling as its so small and light.
+3points
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Review 13 for ESV Compact Bible, Blue TruTone with Celtic Cross Design
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
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The Perfect Purse Bible

Date:May 15, 2012
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garlandofgrace
Location:Bon Aqua, TN
Age:18-24
Gender:female
Quality: 
4 out of 5
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5 out of 5
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I was needing a little bible to fit in my purse. But, I wanted the Old Testament as well. This little bible was the perfect fit. I have already used it while out and about. Great for witnessing too:)
+2points
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Review 14 for ESV Compact Bible, Blue TruTone with Celtic Cross Design
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

This bible is a great resource in a small package!

Date:May 11, 2012
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JAMRHAMR
Location:Magee, MS
Age:35-44
Gender:male
Quality: 
5 out of 5
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5 out of 5
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The ESV Compact Bible is extremely well put together. I had never used this version of the bible until now. I love the literal translation taken from the Hebrew and Greek. The bible is full of useful "how-to's" and notes. I also like the bible because it is my favorite color and the Celtic cross celebrates my heritage.
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Review 15 for ESV Compact Bible, Blue TruTone with Celtic Cross Design
Overall Rating: 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5

Only 1 problem with this

Date:May 11, 2012
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oldhatt
Location:Hillsville, VA
Age:55-65
Gender:female
Quality: 
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It's a beautiful binding, and seems to be leather (even tho I know it isn't.) I like the translation, and I especially like the size & the "feel" of it. My only problem with it is that the print is too small for my aging eyes. I hope to be able to afford new glasses next year & then I should be able to read it. If not, I'll donate it to a prison ministry or something similar.
+2points
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Review 16 for ESV Compact Bible, Blue TruTone with Celtic Cross Design
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

A Convenient, Durable, and Useful Bible

Date:May 5, 2012
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Ryan
Quality: 
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The print may be a little bit on the small side, but this Bible is all you could want for a quick reference. Mine got soaked in water and has baked in the sun to make it a little bit stiff, but after some bending and some time, this Bible is now flexible and it is perfect for on the go reading. This Bible went with me to Haiti and it travels every day with me through my college classes. It is durable, compact, lightweight, and just plain great for a quick inspiring read through God's Word.
+4points
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Review 17 for ESV Compact Bible, Blue TruTone with Celtic Cross Design
Overall Rating: 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5

Date:April 27, 2012
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Marigold
Location:Springfield, MA
Age:45-54
Gender:female
Quality: 
4 out of 5
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This little bible is perfect to take with you and read anywhere you go. It has a beautiful cover. When I have times where I want to read for longer periods without indepth study this is the bible use.
+2points
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Review 18 for ESV Compact Bible, Blue TruTone with Celtic Cross Design
Overall Rating: 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5

Print is very small.

Date:April 26, 2012
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Gamm
Quality: 
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Bought this for my 8 yr. old grandson - he wanted a blue Bible and really liked the design of this Bible, but the actual print seemed to us to be much smaller than the sample we viewed before buying which diminished his enthusiasm for this Bible.
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Review 19 for ESV Compact Bible, Blue TruTone with Celtic Cross Design
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

Date:February 28, 2012
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Bobb
Age:Over 65
Gender:male
Quality: 
5 out of 5
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Bibles were what I had ordered and the children enjoyed the compact size. They also find the ESV a very easy to read bible.
+1point
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Review 20 for ESV Compact Bible, Blue TruTone with Celtic Cross Design
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

just the right size

Date:February 6, 2012
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Just what I needed. The size makes it easy to use more than one translation at a time while studying, the qualilty is good, love the cover design, the iinside layout is a bit differnt than other Bibles I own, so it's a refreshing look.
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