Expanded commentary line now features ESV® edition and new NIV® study Bible

Contact: Teresa Callahan, Standard Publishing,
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CINCINNATI, May 1, 2015 /Christian Newswire/ -- Standard Publishing is pleased to announce the release of the Standard Lesson Commentary®, the nation's best-selling annual Bible commentary. Designed to heighten every Christian's understanding of scripture, the 2015-2016 editions are now available, including the introduction of the company's first ESV® edition.
 
The Standard Lesson Commentary is offered in eight different varieties supporting NIV®, KJV, and now ESV® users. The English Standard Version® is the newest edition in the commentary line. With the same great in-depth look at the Word, users can now choose from a third Bible translation.
 
"We are excited for the addition of another volume to the Standard Lesson™ family," said Vice President of Product Development, Matt Lockhart. "Part of our mission is to reach more people with the Word of God, and we are eager to do just that with this commentary."

As a consistent best-seller for the last 20+ years, the Standard Lesson Commentary is used and trusted by thousands of churches to guide weekly discussions for studying God's word each year. Thousands more use it for their personal studies as well.

Standard is also delighted to announce the release of a different kind of study Bible. A Bible derived from sixty years of the best-selling commentary, the newest Standard Lesson™ Study Bible, featuring the NIV® translation, releases this June. Launched in 2014 with the KJV translation, these commentary Bibles will help readers of the Word discover, reflect on, and discuss scripture in a new and powerful way.

Purchase the Standard Lesson Commentary, preorder the Standard Lesson™ Study Bible, or learn more at standardpub.com or from your Christian retailer.

About Standard Publishing: For nearly 150 years, Standard Publishing has been a Christian mission-driven leader in true-to-the Bible resources that educate, encourage, and enrich adults, youth, and children. From founding a journal devoted to New Testament Christianity in 1865, to the publication of the first Uniform Lesson in 1873 and the first publication of Vacation Bible School (VBS) materials with a five-week, all day program in 1923 to its contemporary publication of the nation's most popular annual Bible Commentary and its award-winning 2015 VBS, Standard Publishing continues to be a trusted ministry resources partner to church communities worldwide.

The mission, "to provide true-to-the Bible resources that inspire, educate, and motivate people to a growing relationship with Jesus Christ," has guided the company's rich history and infuses Standard Publishing's drive to remain a trustworthy Christian ministry partner in a rapidly changing world. The company is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. For more information, visit standardpub.com or call 800.543.1353.