The English Standard Version (ESV) has undergone four major text revisions since its initial release in 2001. Published by Crossway, these updates aim to refine accuracy and clarity while maintaining the translation’s formal equivalence style. The most recent update, the 2025 Text Edition, was announced in February 2025 and represents the first revision in nearly a decade.
Summary of ESV Text Editions
- 2025 Text Edition: Announced in early 2025, this revision includes 68 word changes across 42 verses and updates to 57 footnotes.
- 2016 Permanent Text Edition: This edition made 29 changes across 36 passages. Initially, Crossway stated this would be the “permanent text” with no future updates, but public feedback led to a retraction of this stance.
- 2011 Text Edition: A subsequent update involving 275 changes to further refine the text.
- 2007 Text Edition: The first minor revision, making 360 changes to improve precision and readability.
- 2001 (Initial Release): The original translation was published, establishing the base text derived from the 1971 Revised Standard Version (RSV).
Here is a list of all the changes to the ESV translation from 2007 to 2011
Here is a list of all the changes to the ESV translation from 2011 to 2016
Here is a list of all the changes to the ESV translation from 2016 to 2025
