The Revised Standard Version (RSV) of the New Testament is an authorize revision of the American Standard Version (ASV) of 1901 and the King James Version (KJV) of 1611. This Version embodies the accuracy of the ASV along with the enduring diction, simplicity, and rhythmic beauty of the KJV, and presents an illuminating text for Christian readers who insist on God's truth as He revealed it. The RSV contains no changes in doctrinal or fundamental concept. Inaccuracies and errors of older versions have been corrected in the light of ancient manuscripts. Archaic forms of expression have been replaced by the language of today. The result, critics agree, is a Version of the New Testament more accurate in translation than any previous and, because of its beautiful modern English, more useful, understandable, and pleasurable to the modern English speaking reader. - from Amzon