The English Standard Version is an “essentially literal” translation of the Bible in contemporary English. It is ideally suited for personal reading, for public worship, for in-depth study, and for Scripture memorization.

The ESV Compact Bible is ideal for regular Bible readers who want a Bible that can fit into a handbag, laptop bag or desk drawer. Its extra features and content will help newcomers discover the Bible for themselves and understand it better. Extra features include a table of weights, measures and monetary units; a concordance; and cross-reference footnotes in the New Testament.

This edition's zip closure ensures that all your notes, bookmarks and trinkets can be kept safely between your Bible's pages.

• The complete text of the English Standard Version of the Bible
• 6-point-type size
• Double-column format
• Lay-flat binding
• Presentation page
• Concordance
• Gilt-edged Pages
• Table of weights and measures
• Cross-reference footnotes in the New Testament
• Ribbon marker
• Fine Bible Paper
• Smyth Sewn