So why use the KJV and no other versions of the Bible? This is why…

So why use the KJV and no other versions of the Bible? This is why…

The King James Version (KJV) of the Bible stands as the most complete and inerrant word of God for a number of compelling reasons. One of the most critical is its preservation of doctrinal purity. Other modern translations often attempt to simplify language but in doing so, alter the original meaning of the verses.

For example, consider 1 John 5:7 in the KJV:

“For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.”

In the NIV, this verse reads:

“For there are three that testify.”

The omission of “the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost” completely removes the explicit reference to the Trinity, a fundamental Christian doctrine. Such alterations are not minor but critical to the faith, changing the meaning of the Scripture itself.

Another example is found in Colossians 1:14:

KJV: “In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins.”

NIV: “In whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”

The NIV removes the phrase “through his blood,” which minimizes the importance of the blood of Christ in the redemption process. This omission dilutes the essential teaching that it is through Christ’s blood that we are saved, a crucial aspect of Christian faith.

Additionally, modern translations often obscure the divinity of Christ. 1 Timothy 3:16 in the KJV says:

“And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh.”

The NIV, however, reads:

“Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great: He appeared in the flesh.”

The change from “God” to “He” weakens the direct assertion of Jesus Christ’s divinity, leading to confusion about one of the core beliefs of Christianity — that Jesus is fully God and fully man.

Some argue that the KJV is difficult to understand because of its archaic language, but the Bible teaches that those who are truly seeking God’s truth will understand it. In Mark 4:11-12, Jesus says:

“Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables: That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them.”

This passage underscores the fact that understanding Scripture comes not through simplifying it, but through divine revelation. Those who are saved and filled with the Holy Spirit will be given understanding. 1 Corinthians 2:14 also states, “But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.”

Thus, the KJV remains the most complete and accurate translation of God’s Word, providing both doctrinal clarity and spiritual depth. It is God’s Word preserved for the ages, untouched by the alterations and compromises of modern translations. For those who are truly seeking the truth, the Holy Spirit will guide them to understand the King James Version, making it accessible and powerful for all believers.

The examples I have provided are just a few among many. Numerous changes to the meaning of Scripture can be found not only in the NIV but in various other modern translations of the Bible. I encourage you to study these differences carefully and make an informed decision about which version you should rely upon.