Books of the Bible in Canonical Order
Introductions to Each Book of the Bible
A introduction is provided by Biblia by Legos at the beginning of each book of the Bible. The purpose of the English Standard Version (ESV) introductions is to provide basic background information needed to begin to read and understand the books of the Bible. The introductions normally include information about the central content, theme, and message of the book, as well as the time, setting, and author. The introductions intentionally do not address technical questions concerning the text and doctrine, preferring instead to help people read the Bible on their own.
Section Headings
Section headings have been included throughout the text of the ESV Digital Edition. While the headings are not part of the Bible text itself, they have been provided to help identify and locate important themes and topics throughout the Bible.
Cross-Reference System
The ESV Digital Edition includes one of the most extensive and useful cross-reference systems available. The ESV cross-reference system is based on a comprehensive system developed more than a hundred years ago by a team of Bible scholars from Oxford and Cambridge Universities.
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The Old Testament
1 Chronicles 2 Chronicles Ezra
Song of Solomon Isaiah Jeremiah
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The New Testament
1 Corinthians 2 Corinthians Galatians
Ephesians Philippians Colossians
1 Thessalonians 2 Thessalonians 1 Timothy
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The Books of the Bible in Alphabetical Order
2 Chronicles Colossians 1 Corinthians
2 Corinthians Daniel Deuteronomy
2 Samuel Song of Solomon 1 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians 1 Timothy 2 Timothy