This is a terrific Bible. I received the original version when I first became a Christian seven years ago. It has many study helps--Greek and Hebrew word definitions, footnotes, cross-references, teaching on fundamentals of the Christian faith--and yet it is not too thick to take along to church on Sunday. Highly recommended. My husband had purchased another study Bible and never used it, so I bought him this one for Christmas this year and he has been reading it every night. God is always willing to speak to us through His Word, but sometimes we need a little help with the understanding. This Bible can help with that.