The is a specialized format of the English Standard Version Bible designed for active reading and personal notetaking . Unlike a standard study Bible, each page of a Scripture Journal features the biblical text on one side (or top half) and wide, ruled margins on the other (or bottom half)—perfect for observations, prayers, cross-references, and reflections.
While Crossway (publisher of the ESV) does not yet offer a native “digital Scripture journal” as a standalone online product, you can using free digital tools. The result is often more powerful than a printed journal—because your notes become searchable, growable, and permanently connected to the sacred text.
While originally produced as a print series (individual books or small groups of books), you can replicate and access the through several platforms.
: Some users find the chapter links small and difficult to click accurately on smaller screens.
: Perfect for art journaling, hand-drawn diagrams, and complex inductive study that standard Bible apps can't handle.
For the most direct ESV journaling experience with minimal setup, start with a free account on and use their verse-linked notes system.