The ESV Compact Bible fits conveniently into a backpack or a bag, which makes it the edition for anyone who would rather have the whole Bible with him than a better-looking one at home.

It carries the complete English Standard Version in six-point black letter text, with a ribbon marker, a Smyth-sewn binding so the book opens properly, and a lifetime guarantee. The cover is TruTone in stone with a branch design. Small print is the trade-off for the size, so it is a Bible for carrying rather than for long study.