Translator 1 2 1 Esv
Even the most formal translation in common use, the New American Standard Bible, includes functional equivalents (e.g., “undertaker,” Amos 6:10), as does the less formal KJV (e.g., “God forbid,” Romans 6:2). The ESV uses more functional equivalents than either the NASB or the KJV, but fewer than the NIV—and far fewer than the NLT. Even the most formal translation in common use, the New American Standard Bible, includes functional equivalents (e.g., “undertaker,” Amos 6:10), as does the less formal KJV (e.g., “God forbid,” Romans 6:2). The ESV uses more functional equivalents than either the NASB or the KJV, but fewer than the NIV—and far fewer than the NLT. 1 a That which was b from the beginning, c which we have heard, d which we have seen with our eyes, e which we looked upon and f have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— 2 g the life h was made manifest, and we have seen it, and i testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, a which was with the Father and h was made.
The English Standard Version (ESV) Bible is a new, essentially literal Bible translation that combines word-for-word precision and accuracy with literary excellence, beauty, and depth of meaning...
SOURCE: Introduction to the ESV Bible
What they DON'T tell you is that they are using the CORRUPTED Greek texts of heretics Westcott and Hort, two unsaved men who hated the Word of God. The King James Bible came from an entirely different Greek text (the Textus Receptus) which originated from Antioch, Syria, where believers were first called 'Christians' (Acts 11:26). The corrupted Greek text which Westcott and Hort used originated from Egypt.
Second, the ESV is special because it is a “word-for-word” translation. The Bible says every word was “breathed out by God” (2 Timothy 3:16). For this reason, the ESV seeks to translate the original Greek and Hebrew words with the greatest possible accuracy and precision.
Translator 1 2 1 Esv Commentary
SOURCE: Introduction to the ESV Bible
How can you have 'accuracy and precession' if you have a perverted manuscript to begin with?
Third, the ESV is special because it carries forward the great historic stream of Bible versions in English—with literary excellence, beauty, and depth of meaning, in a fresh and compelling way.
Translator 1 2 1 Esv Audio Bible
SOURCE: Introduction to the ESV Bible