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.

Since its publication in 2001, the ESV Bible has gained wide acceptance and is used by church leaders, numerous denominations and organizations, and millions of individuals around the world. Styles include paperback, hardcover, and leather bindings. Additional editions include Bibles for children and youth and teens and reader’s Bibles. Suited for personal reading, public worship, in-depth study, and Scripture memorization, the ESV is available in several print editions. Whether you're looking for large print, cross-references, study notes, daily devotions, or a compact trim size, Cokesbury has an ESV Bible that's right for you.

Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. The English Standard Version (ESV) is an essentially literal translation of the Bible in contemporary English.

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