NKJV Bible by Olive Tree Reviews

by ThankGODForEverything

First, there may possibly be a few scriptural errors that I have come upon. I can’t prove it, but some things seem off.

Also—-and I’ve mentioned this before but—-I figured I should mention it again. It bothers me that on Easter Sunday, of this year (2020), the “Verse Of The Day” was not specifically about the resurrection of Jesus Christ and it should have been. I sent my concern in, but the response that I received was mediocre, at best.

Lastly, the overall app gives me a vibe that it wasn’t created nor is it maintained by true, born-again Christians. By this, I mean people who truly know and love Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. I hope I’m wrong, but one can’t be too sure in this day and age. I really love the fact that I can read and study the Bible from my phone, but that’s really all that I like about your Bible app.

by Texmom92

Updated Fall 2017
I do not enjoy NKJVBible as much as I used to. The latest version no longer has the ability to be read in landscape mode, the mode I prefer. Also, Olive Tree is constantly trying to sell more books. I'm constantly getting notifications that are really just advertisements. The latest edition even has a cart at top and center. I just want a few versions of the Bible on my phone, not a whole pastor's library. It's still a useful app, just not as good as it was.
Original Review:
I have no other app to compare it to, but I enjoy this bible app. My favorite feature is the search feature - it's like having a full concordance in my hand. Also, if I highlight a verse in one version, it's highlighted in all - good for favorite verses. Now if I just highlight a few words, they are only highlighted in that version. Also, I can flip from one version to another and stay at that verse. I can also switch to a commentary and see the comments on the passage I am reading and switch to my atlas and be at the part pertaining to the passage. Very helpful. I still have my old fashioned study bible, but I keep this handy for searches and of course it is with me everywhere I go - and I don't need wi-fi, it's all on my iPod touch. And when I upgraded to an iPhone, it was easy to make the transition with regular cloud backups with Olive Tree. Great Bible app.

by Billie 1358

I used to love NKJVBible. I bought the Strong’s version with built in concordance about 3 years ago. It worked great but about a year ago it started having problems and they are getting worse. I love using the book ribbons to keep my place but it likes to have links that no longer work but are still in queue. Now the concordance is having issues and no longer works properly. It will only show me a few verses and when you hit “more” nothing happens. I have deleted NKJVBible and reloaded it, but nothing helps. If you don’t own it, don’t waste your money.

by MyNikkiName

Downloaded OliveTree on my PC in December. I have the windows version. Currently using it in my year-long reading plan. I enjoy it’s many features, but I have been experiencing numerous glitches: folders emptying one day, then contents returning the next day, not being able to write a Note after double clicking on a word/scripture because the ‘Note’ window doesn’t pop up, reading plan not updating properly… I have reached out through their help center and have not heard back. I’ve used another app for many years, but they don’t offer the New King James Version. Not sure if the frustration with NKJVBible is worth it. Hoping for an answer...

by Skdmld

I have been using NKJVBible for about 4t years. It has been useful in keeping notes and grouping related passages together with the feature called tags Unfortunately after this last update when I open tags and go to a saved topic that I have spent many hours saving ... it opens fine but when I close the verse instead of being able to see the next tag it goes to the last open screen and not the next tag . I then have to start over and open several windows to get to the next tag .... very frustrating. It’s like having notes saved in your bible for years and then you get up one morning and someone has move them to a different page ... this happened a couple years ago to .... This was especially frustrating as my wife was sick and passing and I wanted to share some verses with her but had a lot of trouble looking them up.

by Wayne Lewis

This a gift from God. I'm a missionary evangelist and travel often. I use NKJVBible on my I phone and I pad to write and edit messages, it is so easy now, and my notes are always there where and when I need them
The word of God is life, no matter how you get it , it could be paper and ink, electronics, or a persons memory. Olive Tree is a powerful tool in the hands of believers.
When there seams to be no way God makes the way.
In nations where Gods Word is illegal the word of God is being used thru electronics. Thank God.

by Mohawk3226

I have had a lot of the Bible apps, Touch Bible, BLB, BIBLE, The Study Bible, Dwell audio Bible , eSword, etc, etc, etc. Some of those apps are nice, I’m not knocking them. NKJVBible is superior. I can highlight what I want, one word or a whole paragraph. I can put a note at each word. Couldn’t do that with other apps. Olive tree has countless study material and unlimited library, and they are always adding new stuff. I can build an extensive library on my iPhone or iPad. All I can say is glad I found it. 👍👍👍

by Kid-A99

I have been using NKJVBible since it debuted on the iPhone over a decade ago. The bugs in the software that bothered me at first were fixed and the developers are diligent in updating the software as iOS evolves. The reading plans are helpful and the way notes are handled are as good as I’ve seen on any reading app (not as nice as pencil and paper but the search functions are helpful when preparing for a sermon or Bible study).

by Agrammatos

This is, in this reviewer’s opinion, the most well thought-out mobile Bible app—especially for tablets, but still very usable on a smartphone.

The ‘Resource Guide’ that ‘automagically’ collects all of the pertinent information in a user’s resources/library for a particular passage is what really distinguishes it from other Bible apps when combined with a number of scholarly and semi-scholarly resources as part of a user’s library of resources.

Some very good scholarly original language resources are available to go with a variety of ‘tagged’ original language texts.

The latest version7 revision has some GUI improvements to the ‘look-and-feel’ of the UI.

The main question that i have relative to this last comment is, as this review title states, “Whada’bout the rest?”, meaning, version 7 of the Olive Tree Bible Reader is *not* yet available for some of the particular versions of Olive Tree Bible Reader (e.g., NASB Bible+ and the Greek-Hebrew Original Language apps—to name just two). The best that this reviewer can determine is that it seems that only 3 of the 8 or so versions of NKJVBible are available in version 7. My other installations of other versions of NKJVBible are stuck in the past (last maintenance/feature release of version 6).

When does Olive Tree expect to release version 7 of their other ‘flavors’ of NKJVBible?

by TA Schmearer

Olive Tree has many translations of the Bible at no cost. They have many other Bibles, study Guides, dictionaries, commentaries, devotions, and books for sale. They have regular discount sales as well as occasional giveaways of books that are generally for sale. There is also a built in function for comparing translations. I could go on and on. They have much to off someone seeking to learn more about scripture and grow in their spiritual life.

by S E Lewis

I absolutely love NKJVBible. I’ve tried many other before landing on Olive Tree and I’ve tried others since. None can come close to meeting my needs for note taking, highlighting, references, access to multiple translations, etc. If I had my wish, and I realize that this would be extremely and likely not even wanted by anyone else, but I would love to be able to also use my Apple Pen on my iPad to write notes or circle key words. But that’s just me.

by Spammernaut

The font format of this Bible app is SUPER easy on the eyes, making the scriptures easy to read. I also love the “night mode” that makes the background charcoal instead of bright white when it’s dark/er out.

Finally, I love how the user can switch between so many different translations of scripture in this one app! Personally, I’m a NKJV reader, which translation often isn’t available in some Bible apps.

Read on, friends!!!

by Nerakwms-(KW)

This is what Every believer needs...I have used Olive Tree from the first time I got an Ipad 11 years ago. Every Youth in my Wednesday night class used the Olive Tree app on their device. The youth would forget their Bibles or not bring them so I asked every Youth to bring their device (Ipad, Kindle, Samsung Tablet, phone etc etc) where we downloaded the Olive Tree app. Not only do we used them on Wednesdays, but I taught them how to highlight certain passages and to take notes... Best App for an active Youth Group. The group consist of 22 kids.

by Wandering 67

Often my pastor will take off on a “sprint” through multiple books, verses in both the Old and the New Testaments. Flipping through the thin pages of my bible isn’t getting easier with age. I can easily keep up and highlight key verses that I can recall later. I also get a kick out of younger members awe of the old guy utilizing new technology as fast as they can. It is a blessing to “pull out” my bible on my phone durning the day if I need some inspiration. I can also use multiple translations at the same time. It is a great bible tool helping me to keep up and study more

by Sewn Scripture

I have numerous bibles and this is the easiest and one of the most accurate bibles. I hope Protestants canonize 7 more books and make a Catholic NKJV Bible. The 7 extra books are accurate, historically and spiritually. Every book needs to be spiritually discerned. NKJVBible is my go to for spiritual warfare and learning the Word of God. I love the RSV-CE, but some of the sentences need to be translated better into modern English. The RSV can seem flip flopped in few sentences. I am Catholic so I like the 7 extra books. Historically and prophetically they come into play. Daniel 9:24-27. The wall and the city being rebuilt in troubled times is fulfilled in 1 and 2 Maccabees.

by Bcandg

You will find Olive Tree Bible(s) to be fantastic resources. I’ve used the iOS version for years and occasionally the Windows version. The ease of downloading and using multiple translations is just one the amazing features. Just about any bible version is available as well as many commentaries. Being able to have the Bible at hand in waiting rooms to see your doctor, and many other ‘wait times’ is great. You are able to setup a sync between devices. I use the Olive Tree NKJV daily for my quiet time reading/study each day, and would be lost without it.

by Jonah Stigger

I love NKJVBible! This has been the best app i have ever used and has become my only consistently used bible and study tool. You can highlight, take notes, add more resources such as commentaries, maps, other translations and you can follow along with any listening app that you choose to buy. Also you can add other study bibles and this has great reference tabs!! NKJVBible also will sync and keep all your plans and notes on every device you use. Reading has become not only more enjoyable but more consistent! Try NKJVBible! Many Blessings to the creator of NKJVBible! 😊Thank you!!!

by Maryjea

I can’t say enough good things about NKJVBible from the ability to scroll through the word or turn a page to read through the Word… NKJVBible has books within NKJVBible (as added) for further research as well as defining words and the ability to jump from verses to verses and go back to where you left off last read. NKJVBible also allows me to view versions for cross referencing interpretation … I’m sure there’s more to it but this really is a very good tool to keep you grounded in Gods Word. Some people are old school and want a paper Bible and I have these too but NKJVBible is really nice especially when traveling and space is limited. Shalom.

by Doc3141

This application has blessed my life in so many ways. It is a fundamental part of my daily Bible study. I turn to it when searching for a text, a word, a phrase. The interface is intuitive and natural. When I need further understanding of a passage (as often happens since I am currently reading through The Word in Wycliffe’s version and the Reina Valera, as I am learning Spanish) I can double-tap to bring up other versions or commentary (and I set that shortcut up myself).

I find joy in being able to highlight and underline in many colors, including some of my own design, and the highlights themselves are attractive, not just a colored background to the letters but with a variation in brightness within them that makes the scripture glow.

The Bible reading plans are multitude and varied from short, focused ones through years-long, through-the-Word ones. I currently have four going, each with its own particular translation of the Scriptures, each with its own focus. Two are set to have scheduled reading; two are unscheduled, waiting for when I want something special.

This application has blessed my life in many, many ways and I treasure it. Thank you so much!

by News Room

All is well, app works fine now. Thank you for fixing the issues.

This was my go to app, but since last update it’s been a (unfortunately) useless app. I also paid for a few Bible versions. Now all I see are distracting ads in the top of the drop down menu. I commit open NKJVBible , it crashes, slow load times. Not good. When corrected then I’ll be coming back to NKJVBible. Till then I cannot recommend the it. Please do the right thing, people have spent money. Thank you.

by Cmac1387

NKJVBible is really great for keeping a hip pocket Bible handy. I struggle to read the word every day but with this it has made it easier. So many functions and the availability of reading plans is great! I have started the 9 month Bible Challenge. The ability to highlight is great and is made even better by the Note function. It’s like a journaling Bible as well! Highly recommend NKJVBible to anyone looking for accessibility to the word.

by JETBatt

I have been a faithful Olive Tree user since the old Palm Pilot days! As a pastor and Sunday school teacher, this is the "mandatory" app I open to prepare a message or lesson.
In fact, the vast majority of my "preachers library" is contained within Olive Tree.
Every update including the most recent one always provides positive improvements ! The folks at Olive Tree really know how to take care of their product as well as their customers!
I use NKJVBible across all of my electronic devices, and it is handy that they all stay in sync.
And the greatest part of the system is that many of the "study helps" and Bible resources (commentaries, dictionaries, etc. ) track right along with the Bible you may be reading!
You will thoroughly enjoy studying with this product.

by TheRainbird

I have been utilizing Olive Tree since it’s inception many years ago it seems now. Olive Tree never lost my identity or data as it progressed to newer platforms. They have remained diligent in maintaining continuity and free access to the various supportive tools connected to the Scriptures. The Oliver Tree app is one of my top 5 apps on my devices. I’ve trusted OTree with 100s of my commentations and devotional that continues to allow me to encourage others in Word ministry. Thank you, Steve Corsello

by Syndif

Other on line Bibles give the capability to highlight with four different colors. NKJVBible is so much more. Not only can you highlight you can also underline. That is just scratching the surface of the capabilities you are provided. You can select font size & style. Select colors for certain things you want to see & etc. This is what I have been looking for in a Bible app. Thank you so much for the added effort in making this a superb app.

by Patricia Ann Patrick

love the way you can look up the references without losing your place, see more than one scripture at a time, highlight the whole verse then re-highlight just a portion of that verse for greater emphasis.I️ also love that you can copy from one device and paste to another, or paste in other things as Facebook , and a personal text to someone. I’ve used many bible apps. Olive tree is by far the best.