English Standard Version

In brief: The English Standard Version is an English Bible translations of the Bible. The first edition was published in 2001 by Crossway Books, who also owns the copyright to the text. In their own words, the translators of the ESV sought to follow an "essentially literal" translation philosophy.

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Overviews / explanations

• About the English Standard Version
• An overview of the English Standard Version of the Bible

Articles / opinions

• Comments about the English Standard Version

Quotes

• Quotes about the English Standard Version of the Bible

See also

• The formation and translations of the Bible - who wrote it, how it was put together and today's versions
• List of all the English translations

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