Discover the critical differences between the King James Version and modern Bible translations, and why the KJV remains the gold standard for biblical accuracy and doctrinal integrity.
This key passage affirming the doctrine of the Trinity is missing from modern translations like the NIV, ESV, and NLT.
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The Last 12 Verses of Mark
The final section of the Gospel of Mark, including the Great Commission, is often relegated to a footnote or omitted entirely in non-KJV Bibles.
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The Woman Caught in Adultery (John 7:53-8:11)
This moving account of Jesus' compassion and mercy is bracketed or removed from modern translations.
Verses with Opposite Meanings
KJV: "... that we should not trust in ourselves" (2 Cor 1:9)
Emphasizes humility and reliance on God.
ESV: "... that we should not rely on ourselves" (2 Cor 1:9)
Subtly shifts the meaning to self-reliance, contradicting the KJV.
KJV: "Man shall not live by bread alone" (Matt 4:4)
Highlights our need for spiritual nourishment beyond physical sustenance.
NIV: "People do not live by bread alone" (Matt 4:4)
Removes the personal application, changing the meaning.
Doctrinal Changes in Modern Translations
Salvation by Grace Alone
The doctrine of salvation by grace alone through faith alone is undermined in modern translations. For example, the NIV's rendering of Ephesians 2:8-9 removes the vital word "it" referring to "faith," weakening the emphasis on God's free gift of salvation.
The Deity of Christ
Key verses affirming the full deity of Jesus Christ, such as 1 Timothy 3:16 and Titus 2:13, are obscured or altered in non-KJV Bibles, diminishing this essential Christian doctrine.
The Inspiration of Scripture
The KJV's translation of 2 Timothy 3:16, "All scripture is given by inspiration of God," is weakened in modern versions, undermining the doctrine of the full divine inspiration of the Bible.