Verse of the Week 7/14: Romans 8:28

NRSV: We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.

CEB: We know that God works all things together for good for the ones who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose.

The NRSV is the New Revised Standard Version, which is the academic standard for biblical translation. The Common English Bible is a more accessible translation. Both are approved for use during worship in the Episcopal Church.

Verse of the Week 7/7: James 1:5

NRSV: If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you.

CEB: But anyone who needs wisdom should ask God, whose very nature is to give to everyone without a second thought, without keeping score. Wisdom will certainly be given to those who ask.

The NRSV is the New Revised Standard Version, which is the academic standard for biblical translation. The Common English Bible is a more accessible translation. Both are approved for use during worship in the Episcopal Church.

Verse of the Week 6/30: Lamentations 3:22-23

NRSV: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

CEB: Certainly the faithful love of the Lord hasn’t ended; certainly God’s compassion isn’t through! They are renewed every morning. Great is your faithfulness.

The NRSV is the New Revised Standard Version, which is the academic standard for biblical translation. The Common English Bible is a more accessible translation. Both are approved for use during worship in the Episcopal Church.