King James Version only?

[pokemaughan]

I don't know what it is... but some people are just very belligerent about the KJV.

It is my favorite translation, right after the NKJV and the NASB... but it isn't magical in any way...

[BFP]

I have a KJV and NIV...some verses are rather startling in thier differences in meaning between the two. When I really want to know the REAL meaning that is being put out, I trust the KJV much more

[solman]

I was raised going to church with KJV, and the years trying to understand the version it is written in easily lost my interest from not being able to relate to the literation.

Twenty years later after my falling away from church and studies. I went in search for a Bible that I could understand. I checked out the Catholic version, I liked that I was able to see what the Bible looked like before King James condensed the Bible.

With the NIV I didn't find that version traditional enough for me.

The version that has a hand in transforming my life is the New King James Version by the International Bible Society. The translation is one that I can easily understand and am able to apply scripture correctly to my life. Without having to guess what part of verse may or may not mean.

I do believe people should have a bible that they can relate to. The principles and guidelines on how to live life with God's favor is in every version it's just a matter of how a person chooses to apply that guidance in their lives.

Sent with love in Christ.

[Murse32]

I have a KJV and NIV...some verses are rather startling in thier differences in meaning between the two. When I really want to know the REAL meaning that is being put out, I trust the KJV much more

And I agree with you. That is why I said I wasn't a big fan of the NIV. It's not a horrible translation, just not the most accurate for study. I think that should have been something I brought forth in my original post as well. There are some bibles great for reading and than some for studying from. NIV delivers a simple text that is easy to understand. It does offer the gospel and does not change the major meanings of the text....yet, I would not use it, for example, when I do my theological studies. I would than use a KJV or a NKJV.

I have also used the NASB for studies and reading. I believe this to be quite a strong version of the original in a more recent text.

[georgedrw81]

All version look alike to me.There are differences because of language.Many take advantage of these differences for their own goals.

The real bible is in each one of us and the Bible,this forum,the church are there to remind us that God and Jesus love us

Blessings

[Leonard]

All version look alike to me.There are differences because of language.Many take advantage of these differences for their own goals.

The real bible is in each one of us and the Bible,this forum,the church are there to remind us that God and Jesus love us

Blessings

Whereas all the major translation agree on about 90% of the text, almost ALL the translations since KJV leave out enough total verses to comprise the ENTIRE BOOK OF JAMES. This does not seem insignificant.........

[Murse32]

All version look alike to me.There are differences because of language.Many take advantage of these differences for their own goals.

The real bible is in each one of us and the Bible,this forum,the church are there to remind us that God and Jesus love us

Blessings

Whereas all the major translation agree on about 90% of the text, almost ALL the translations since KJV leave out enough total verses to comprise the ENTIRE BOOK OF JAMES. This does not seem insignificant.........

Absolutely this is significant. There are many versions I wouldn't recommend though. such as the New World Translation. The Living Bible is also one I wouldn't recommend. Such versions as the NIV though, may take out a text yet in the footnotes it tells you that it was/wasn't in the original manuscript and than tells you what it is. So, it's in the bible, just not where you are looking.

And notice how you said ALMOST all...find one other version other than KJV and the KJV only propagation is blown out of the water. I will challenge anyone to find egregious errors within the NKJV. The NKJV much like the KJV is a "word for word" translation as opposed to an "idea for idea" translation.

[SamP]

My friends, if you are truly saved and sincere, as long as the version Glorifies God, you can read it and get to Heaven.

However, the only version that has stood the test of time and has no errors at all is the KJV Bible. I give all who read any other version a challenge to put all the versions together and read them. Then spend time running references to the original Greek and Hebrew in each. Here is what you'll find...

All the modern day bibles will lead into error in many many places.

In the KJV Bible, after honestly running references, which does take time, you'll find nothing but the Pure, Holiness of God with "no mistakes."

May I ask a question which probably will cause a few to get a bit upset...?

How many spend at least one hour reading your Bible and praying "every day?" How many watch "more than one hour" of TV or read other books, or spend lots of time talking more than the one hour daily reading Bible and praying?

If you will spend more time with your Bible and praying, God will plainly show you which Bible version to read as well as you'll be a much stronger witness, and Child of the King, Jesus.

Yes, Bible versions that you read will either make you love Jesus more or love Him less. If a person keeps telling you what a great Christian they are, and how much they help others, then...

Watch their actions in what they do more than what they say, and you'll know "if" their actions speak louder than words.

The same applies to Bible versions.

Watch those who read another version besides the KJV Bible and simply compare what the majority does. Then you won't have any problem knowing what version God truly anoints.

[Murse32]

My friends, if you are truly saved and sincere, as long as the version Glorifies God, you can read it and get to Heaven.

However, the only version that has stood the test of time and has no errors at all is the KJV Bible. I give all who read any other version a challenge to put all the versions together and read them. Then spend time running references to the original Greek and Hebrew in each. Here is what you'll find...

All the modern day bibles will lead into error in many many places.

In the KJV Bible, after honestly running references, which does take time, you'll find nothing but the Pure, Holiness of God with "no mistakes."

May I ask a question which probably will cause a few to get a bit upset...?

How many spend at least one hour reading your Bible and praying "every day?" How many watch "more than one hour" of TV or read other books, or spend lots of time talking more than the one hour daily reading Bible and praying?

If you will spend more time with your Bible and praying, God will plainly show you which Bible version to read as well as you'll be a much stronger witness, and Child of the King, Jesus.

Yes, Bible versions that you read will either make you love Jesus more or love Him less. If a person keeps telling you what a great Christian they are, and how much they help others, then...

Watch their actions in what they do more than what they say, and you'll know "if" their actions speak louder than words.

The same applies to Bible versions.

Watch those who read another version besides the KJV Bible and simply compare what the majority does. Then you won't have any problem knowing what version God truly anoints.

Sam,

I spend hours and hours a day reading the bible as well as posting on here (when work doesn't call of course )

But your proclaimation that the KJV does not contain errors is incorrect my friend. On the beginning post I posted a couple of links. I suggest you look them over and compare them to your KJV bible. Now, I don't want to come off as a "basher" of the KJV...I have no intent on doing such a thing. As I have said, it is a wonderful version. My only debate is how some claim it is the ONLY reliable version. The NKJV as stated previously, was written the same way as the KJV was, yet with elizibethan english taken out...Do you really believe God speaks in Old English? He calls the Hebrew language the PURE language.

Read over that link my brother, read it with an honest open heart and than tell me theres NO errors. God said He would preserve His word. He has done so. We have a wonderful bible, yet the original manuscripts are the only God inspired writings...some errors did happen when being translated for lack of using the BEST word.

Take care and God bless you.

[Murse32]

I do want to state one thing off topic if I may. Though some disagree on this post, all have been very respectful and loving at telling their side. I do appreciate and admire that. Thank you all. Keep it up.

With love in Christ