The Enduring Word

This article is part of the ESV 25th Anniversary series. A Documentary Tracing 500 Years of Faithful English Bible Translation This short film celebrates God’s providence throughout the history of English Bible translation—from William Tyndale’s 1526 New Testament to the English Standard Version Bible. Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the ESV As we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the ESV Bible and the 500th anniversary of William Tyndale’s New Testament, Crossway gives thanks for God’s faithfulness in preserving his Word across the centuries and for generations to come. Popular Articles in This Series View All The Enduring Word: From William Tyndale to the English Standard Version October 01, 2026 Twenty-five years have passed since the ESV was first published in 2001, and, remarkably, the ESV has become, perhaps, the most widely distributed Bible in the world. Reflections on the ESV After 25 Years Kevin DeYoung October 09, 2026 What an amazing gift we have—God’s inspired words written down and providentially preserved, carefully translated into a language that more than a billion people can understand. Introducing the ‘William Tyndale New Testament, 500-Year Anniversary Edi...