New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

NRSV

The New Revised Standard Version is an English translation of the Bible. The translation was published in 1989 by the National Council of Churches. It is a revision of the Revised Standard Version.

Copyright © 1989 Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA.

Example verses

In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters.

Genesis 1:1-2 creation Spirit heaven

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures;
he leads me beside still waters.

Psalm 23:1-2 blessing rest dependence

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.

Jeremiah 29:11 planning blessing hope

For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.

John 3:16 grace eternal life faith

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

Philippians 4:13 God strength protection