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About the ESV - ESV.org
The English Standard Version (ESV) is an "essentially literal" translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes "word-for-word" accuracy, literary excellence, and …
Genesis 1 - In the beginning, God created the heavens and the
Genesis The Creation of the World 1 In the a beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was b 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. 3 And God said, c “ Let there be light, ” and there was light. 4 And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from …
Matthew 1 - The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the
The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, and Ju…
Study Tools - ESV.org
The ESV Study Bible was designed to help you understand the Bible in a deeper way. Created by a diverse team of 95 leading Bible scholars and teachers, the ESV Study Bible features a wide array of study tools, making it a valuable resource for serious readers, students, and teachers of …
John 1 - In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was mad…
Translation Philosophy - ESV.org
As an essentially literal translation, taking into account grammar and syntax, the ESV thus seeks to carry over every possible nuance of meaning in the original words of Scripture into our own language. As such, the ESV is ideally suited for in-depth study of the Bible.
Ephesians 1 - Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed …
Philemon - Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus, and Timothy our
Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved fellow worker and Apphia our sister and Archippus our fellow soldier, and the church in your house: Grace to you an…
Mark 1 - The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, “Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way, the voice of one crying …