NKJV Thompson Chain Reference - Premier Collection

Please note the calfskin version of the NKJV is not edgelined like the KJV. Not sure why this is the case.

This is the TCR I’ve been waiting for! First off, it is MASSIVE. That is in part because it already has a sizable footprint, and it has the premium 36gsm European Bible paper. Because of its size it is also HEAVY. This is a desk bible for sure.

I also love the NKJV Comfort Print. In my opinion it is the best of them all. The 9.5 font is really ideal for this layout. Any bigger and it’s almost unmanageable in size, and any smaller and it’s unreadable for many. This layout is so clean, yet captures all the references and tools we’ve come to love with the Thompson Chain. It’s awesome to have such a timeless classic not only preserved, but given the attention it deserves to make it more functional, and up to date.

If the goatskin cover is too expensive for you (and it is pricey, I recommend you try churchsource.com first, they’ve got a pretty hefty discount going) there are several cover options all the way down to a hardback. But keep in mind, if you plan to drive this Bible hard, you are going to get what you pay for. These Premiere Collection Bibles are designed to last for years to come. Hardbacks of this size tend to fall apart with heavy use.

With all that said, the premium treatment of this bible cannot be understated. It has all the extras you are used to with the Premier Collection; red accents, leather liner, perimeter stitching, perimeter gilt line and beyond. But, the one feature that I am happiest about is NO RED LETTERS for the words of Christ (see image 2). Don’t get me wrong, I am not a red letter hater, but it’s nice to have a black letter option. Keep in mind this this the only edition without the red letters.

One more thing that stands out on this edition is the spine work. While it looks nice, I honestly wish they would have skipped the center hub and made the Thompson Chain Reference larger and more centered. But, that’s just a personal preference. Overall this is an amazing design, and as most of you know, among the greatest and useful referencing tools ever made. Well done Zondervan. Affiliate links below, but be sure and check churchsource.com for an amazing discount on this edition.

Black Goatskin:
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Burgundy Cowhide:
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Brown Leathersoft:
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Hardback:
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Note: Zondervan provided this bible in exchange for my honest opinion.

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