The ESV is an “essentially literal” translation that seeks, as far as possible, to reproduce the precise wording of the original text and the personal style of each Bible writer.

The ESV Bible is a relatively new Bible translation that combines word-for-word precision and accuracy with literary excellence, beauty, and readability. The English Standard Version (ESV) stands in the …

The English Standard Version (ESV) is a translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Published in 2001 by Crossway, the ESV was "created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars …

Feb 11, 2025 · The ESV Translation Oversight Committee met over the summer of 2024 to consider a limited number of changes to the ESV text. Read a summary of the changes that were made.

Listen to the entire ESV Bible read by acclaimed Christian artists, pastors, and Bible teachers including Kristyn Getty, Ray Ortlund, Jackie Hill Perry, Michael Reeves, and more.

The ESV is an “essentially literal” translation that seeks as far as possible to capture the precise wording of the original text and the personal style of each Bible writer.

Crossway is a not-for-profit Christian ministry that publishes the ESV Bible and gospel-centered books.