Designed for serious study, The MacArthur Study Bible from Thomas Nelson features the pastoral and scholarly work of John MacArthur from his more than 35 years of ministry. The study Bible explains the historical context of the Scriptures, unfolds the meaning of the text and aims to make the Bible practical in the reader's life. Leathersoft editions in the New American Standard Bible and New King James Version translations release June 21 and retail for $69.99.

Crossway's ESV Thinline Bible, TruTone, Trail Design comes in a forest/tan color combination and retails for $29.99. At less than 1 inch thick, it features 8.2-point type, a presentation page, double-column format, new full-color maps and a concordance with more than 12, 000 references. Releasing in June, the English Standard Version edition also includes a free ESV Bible Resources software offer.

Tyndale House Publishers adds to its Metal Bible offerings this month with a new, diamond plate cover design. The lightweight, compact edition features a protective, matte-finish metal cover, magnetic closure and the full text of the New Living Translation. Measuring 4 1/8 by 6 1/8 inches, the Bible retails for $26.97.

The portable ESV Compact New Testament With Psalms and Proverbs releases from Crossway Books and Bibles this month in a frame design and plum color. Each Bible book begins with a concise introduction, while in the back, "Where to Find Help When You Are …" and "What the New Testament Says About … " sections help readers locate key verses on daily living. Priced at $9.99, the compact Bible in the English Standard Version features 6.4-point type and black letter text.