Christians: what's your view on kjv only? and why or why not?

Answer 1

I love it because I know some of my first scriptures that I memorized are from it like the 23rd psalm.

But I would never use it for serious study. I am a very good reader and am good with languages but English has changed a lot since the 1500's. Also there was only one set of scrolls used for this translation.

Translations that have been done since 1950 included all the scrolls of the ancient texts that we now have. Many of them are much older than the Vulgate that was used for the KJV. Also, the translations like the NIV tried to keep the wording familiar to the KJV readers and also used a group of Ecumenical Scholars to insure accuracy and that they did not slant the scripture any particular way.

Answer 2

Personally, I believe that different versions of the Bible should be used for different purposes. We have the advantage today of having a wide variety to choose from, and we should use that variety. I love the KJV, but I grew up in a Christian household and I had people who could explain the difficult language to me. Other people, especially those who have not had previous contact with the Bible, can have a very hard time understanding the Old English wording. God wants us to be able to understand His word, so those people should probably use a different, more understandable version, like the NIV. As I said before, we have so much to choose from today, and different Bibles are good for different areas of study. The KJV is good to use when studying doctrinal issues (diet, Sabbath, state of the dead, ect.) and prophecy because it is a little closer to the orginal manuscripts. The Living Bible is good for reading the Bible stories, because it gives a more vivid description of the story. The NIV is a great version for just general study. I think that we should take advantage of the different versions that are out there and use each one for the purpose that it best serves. The KJV is great for people who are already familiar with the Bible, but for new Christians or people who want to be Christians, a more understandble version should be read so that the reader doesn't get confused or discouraged. But it still is a great version!

Answer 3

I prefer KJV because that is what I started out with when I was saved, so I am more familiar with its wording.

I also study with a comparative bible as well. I think its useful at times when I study. Some of the newer versions may change the context sometimes, and I believed the KJV is more clear and concise.

My Sunday School teacher likes to use the the Bible in Contemporary Language, but I am not crazy about it.

I just think its a preference for some.

Answer 4

For reading I like the New King James, the New Jerusalem, and the New International. I like some other versions as well, often use the Bible in Basic English to post on YA becasue of it's clarity, but sometime still need to post in KJV to get correct sense and meaning of the verse.

I have been using the KJV or NKJV for so long that when looking things up online or any Bible search program, my brain is stuck in KJV, and most search engines only work in that version. So knowing what the old English says is helpful. For instance, I look up "sinneth" instead of "sins" etc.

There is value in diversity when it comes to Bible versions. Almost all the versions, including the KJV, have some theological bias from their translators. So, some diversity gives you a smaller margin for error in learning the truth. (Some infusion of the Holy Spirit helps too!)

A good program to get for free is Online Bible.

Answer 5

I don't eat just one kind of breakfast cereal, I don't wear just one color of clothing, and I don't own just one purse. So why would I only want to read one version of the Bible when there are so many translations for every study need?

The KJV has some serious problems with translation, and this doesn't even include all the confusion generated by antiquated Jacobean language. For more detail on the problems, take a look at the introduction to the Young's Literal Bible.

If those who love the KJV want to make it their only Bible, I have no problem with that. But one translation alone simply doesn't meet all my needs, and that's why I own multiple versions, each geared to a specific type of study.

Answer 6

I use KJV only...I have looked into this subject and weighed the evidence...some scriptures are ommited for no good reason, at least to my opinion. Wescott and Hort who led in the creation of what we now call Modern Translations were men who people just would not trust. Spiritualist and Mediums. Not good.
so with this and many other reasons I lean on the KJV.

Look at Matt. 17:21 in NIV: NOT THERE.
According to Luke 2:33 who is Jesus Father?
Revelation 1:11 is another very important verse that proves the deity of Christ. In the first part of this verse Jesus said, "I am the A______________ and O___________, the _________ and the _______:"
Copy Romans 16:24 word for word from the NIV.

compare Zechariah 13:6 using your KJV with the Message Bible see what you get...compare it with any modern version...you'll see what I mean.

Answer 7

I have not read any of the others KJV is the only one I have read all my life and understand, I tried to read other versions they just didn't make any sense, it was and is like reading a watered down version and like it was a book not a Bible, I can interpretate just fine, I like reading the Thompson Chain Reference Bible it gives a chain link through out all the Bible on words and scriptures plus so much more, I cannot do with it it is so much better than all the others

Answer 8

Noca,
I use the King James Version Bible because I am accustomed to it and rather like to read it. There are other versions that are just as good, I suppose but I know the King James Version was translated by a group of the best in King James' Time frame. Their work waas quite good and has been accepted by a number of great religious people who came before us. I do not use ONLY the King James Version. I also check it using several other online Bible Versions. Have a wonderful weekend.
Thanks,
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Answer 9

The KJV is good for some people and some others prefer other translations (NKJV and NIV are good). Basically, the KJV is what we like to call "Shakespeare's English" and it has all the thees, thous, smites, etc. I sometimes like to read it to challenge myself not only spiritually but to help understand the English of the time that it was printed (16th-17th centuries).

Answer 10

I read the KJV as the Holy Spirit inspired Word of God.I may use other sources for references,but they have to correspond with KJV.