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Question

If the KJV translators were inspired of God in their work, why did they not know it?
Why were all the marginal notes and alternate readings removed from modern editions of the KJV, along with the Apocrypha, the opening Dedication to James I, and a lengthy introduction from "The Translators to the Reader."?

When there is a difference between the KJV English and the TR Greek, why do you believe that the Greek was wrong and the KJV English is correct?

If the KJV-only supporters believe fully in the word-for-word inspiration of the KJV, why would italics be necessary?

In defending the KJV's use of archaic language, do you really think it is a good thing that a person must use an Early Modern English dictionary just to understand the Bible in casual reading?

Answer 1

Pastor Billy says: excellent question I'm waiting for the answer also. Many Protestants and KJV only persons don't even realize their bible version has been reduced in size with the elimination of the deutro-canonal books they now lablel as apocrypha. The original release of the KJV contained all the apocryphal books. I believe the first page was also not in English but in... Latin

Answer 2

The KJ only argument is one that stands on shaky ground.
Twice in my life I have been told not to use the Greek because I should instead use the KJ.
Some groups whether they want to believe it or not, turn this translation into an idol.
While I myself may be considered a fundamentalist, I cannot agree with the KJ ONLY crowd.

Answer 3

I believe the KJV to be the inspired word of God and what God would have for us. I also think if someone is willing to die for the KJV then there must be something about it worth keeping.

Answer 4

Depends on which edition you pruchase. There are still KJ Bibles available with all those included. I have a couple.

But since the material is no longer copyrighted, a published can decide not to print the whole thing, or to alter it, if they want.

Answer 5

"Inspired" doesn't mean "word-for-word dictation." The book is imbued with the essence of God. Translators, like everyone else, can have differences of opinion. That doesn't change the basic inspiration.

Answer 6

They used marginal notes because they were good scholars and realized that they were not producing an original work but an interpretive work. They realized that they were not the Prophets nor the Apostles, themselves.