English Standard Version (ESV)

The English Standard Version (ESV) is an English translation of the Bible. It is a revision of the Revised Standard Version (1971). The translation follows an "essentially literal" translation philosophy.

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.

Example verses

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.

Genesis 1:1-2 creation Spirit heaven

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.

Psalm 23:1-2 blessing rest dependence

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Jeremiah 29:11 planning blessing hope

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

John 3:16 grace eternal life faith

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

Philippians 4:13 God strength protection