'The Compact Bible Commentary is an abridgement of Nelson's New Illustrated Bible Commentary that brings together over forty acclaimed evangelical Bible scholars to take you through each book of the Bible, verse by verse. This concordance includes maps, photos, illustrations, word studies, cross-references, clear explanations of the meanings of Scripture, concise outlines on every book of the Bible and thought-provoking insights that assist in applying the Bible to daily living. This is ideal for use with the NKJV, NCV, KJV, NIV, and other popular translations.'