Articles by Crossway

4 Prayers to Pray When You’re Afraid

When fear paralyzes you, turn to the Lord through his word and in prayer and be comforted by the light that overcomes darkness.

Using Reader's Mode in the New ESV Bible App

We removed verse numbers, section headings, and translation footnotes so as to declutter each page and help readers focus their attention on the biblical text itself.

2 New Bible Study Resources for ESV.org

Access two resources via subscription on ESV.org that will prove valuable as you study, apply, and teach God's Word.

Gospel-Centered Partnership: The Rafiki Foundation

Through a recent partnership with Crossway, The Rafiki Foundation is now working to equip thousands of Christian leaders in Africa with study Bibles and other ministry resources.

Podcast: Real Faithfulness Is the Kind No One Sees (Glenna Marshall)

Glenna Marshall talks about the life-changing practice of Scripture memory, the oft-given advice to give ourselves grace, and the importance of perseverance in the Christian life.

9 Notable Quotes from Coronavirus and Christ

The only firm foundation we have in an unpredictable world is the rock of Jesus Christ.

Podcast: Is Singleness Superior to Marriage? (Sam Allberry)

Culture often idolizes romance and intimacy. In this episode of The Crossway Podcast, Sam Allberry offers insight on the value and unique gifts of singleness.

Podcast: Diagnosing the Heart of Anger (Christopher Ash)

Christopher Ash discusses why anger is such a powerful, dangerous emotion for the Christian, walking through some of the key Bible passages that address the topic.

12 Notable Quotes from Confronting Christianity

The gospel challenges some of our culture’s deepest beliefs and can prompt a lot of questions, yet we are called to make a defense for our hope.

Podcast: What Your Marriage Needs Most (Paul David Tripp)

Paul Tripp discusses how the gospel comes to bear on the day-to-day realities of marriage and why that’s more than just a platitude.

9 Notable Quotes from ‘Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy’

Lament gives us a language to express our grief and sorrow to God, while asking him to lead us to deeper trust.

4 Ideas for Art Journaling with Your ESV Digital Scripture Journal

Here are just a few ideas for how you might use the ESV Digital Scripture Journal to express your creativity and connect with God through Scripture.

Podcast: Jesus’s Birthday, the Exodus, and Other Bible Timeline Questions (Andrew Steinmann)

Andrew Steinmann discusses the timeline of the Bible, when key events actually happened, and why it all matters for our understanding of the Bible's message for us today.

Introducing the Crossway Short Classics Series

Rediscover these historically significant classic works and be encouraged by timeless truths for all Christians.

Introducing ‘Do You Believe?’ by Paul David Tripp

Paul David Tripp takes a close look at 12 core doctrines and how they engage and transform the human heart and mind.

Podcast: Understanding the World of the Bible through Archaeology (David Chapman)

How can archaeology bolster our faith and enhance our understanding of the Bible?

Podcast: The Surprising Power of Lament (Mark Vroegop)

Mark Vroegop shares his family’s story of loss and grief, recounting how God used that experience to introduce him to the biblical concept of lament.

Podcast: What’s the Deal with Melchizedek? (Daniel Stevens)

Daniel Stevens addresses some difficult passages in the book of Hebrews and how we should read all of Scripture as it points forward to Christ.

The Final Days of Jesus: Saturday, April 4, AD 33

In this video series, well-known New Testament scholars explore the background and significance of the history-shaping events that occurred during Jesus's last week on earth.

Podcast: What You Believe about God's Sovereignty Matters for Real Life (Paul Tripp)

Paul Tripp discusses what the Bible actually teaches about the extent of God’s sovereignty, the purpose of evil and suffering, and the idea of free will.

Christ in all of Scripture – Luke 2:8-14

This series of posts pairs a brief passage of Scripture with associated study notes drawn from the Gospel Transformation Bible.

9 Passages to Read about Marriage

Scripture speaks to how husbands and wives should honor and love one another for the good of each other and the glory of God.

Podcast: If You Don’t Catechize Your Kids, the World Will (Kevin DeYoung)

Kevin DeYoung talks about how Christians (parents and non-parents alike) can help children to trust Jesus, embrace the Bible, and love others—even those with whom we disagree.

On Bible Translations: A Q&A with Leland Ryken - Part 1

Leland Ryken clarifies some of the issues of modern Bible translation and makes a case for an essentially literal approach.

Podcast: Reading the Psalms with Jesus in View (Dane Ortlund)

Dane Ortlund discusses how the psalms uniquely invite us into prayer and devotion, how they reflect the greatness of God, and how he cares for his people.

Podcast: How to Respond to Common Arguments against Christianity (William Lane Craig)

William Lane Craig discusses how to respond to common arguments against Christianity that we often hear but may not know how to respond to.

Podcast: A Christian Perspective on Depression (Kathryn Butler, MD)

Kathryn Butler shares encouraging insights that offer hope for those who struggle with depression and help for those seeking to care for someone who does.

Podcast: Why Did God Let Job Suffer? (Christopher Ash)

Christopher Ash discusses the story of Job and how God's goodness shines through suffering. He also explores the roles of Satan, the fall, and the cross of Jesus Christ in human suffering.

Podcast: How to Explain the Hypostatic Union to a Fifth Grader (Stephen Wellum)

Stephen Wellum explains where we see the hypostatic union taught in Scripture and highlights why all Christians would benefit from taking time to think carefully about Jesus being fully God and fully man.

The Heart Behind the ESV

The ESV is an “essentially” translation of the Bible in contemporary English emphasizing “word-for-word” accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning.