“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”
Psalms 119:105
The Word of God is so extremely important. It shows where our feet are to go (step) on this path of life. It illuminates and shows the right path to tread. It gives us the way to eternal life which is Christ Jesus our Saviour.
There is today a battle ground on the Defense of the King James Version Bible known as Apologetics. This writer would recommend the “Bible Version Manual” by Donald T. Clark. He was of the Truth Bible Institute of Sunbury, PA. (If able to locate one)
Much could be said on this topic. The original scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the verbally inspired Word of God. “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” II Tim. 3:16-17 “For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.” II Peter 1:21
God’s Word is inerrant. “The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.” Ps. 12:6 “Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.” Ps. 119:140
God’s Word is complete and the final revelation of God’s will to man. I Cor. 13:8-10 “Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.” Perfect is the Word of God in its completion: at the end of the Apostle’s time. The Word of God is by which men are born again. “Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.” I Peter 1:23
The Word of God is Alive. “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Heb. 4:12
God’s Word has been preserved without error in the English language in the Authorized King James Version Bible. “Thou shalt keep them, O Lord, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.” Ps. 12:7 “Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.” Ps. 119:152 “The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.” Is. 40:8 “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.” Matt. 24:35 We ought to study and heed. Acts 17:11 “These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.” (II Tim. 2:15)
Now, you may say “why only the King James Version?” There are many reasons why. We shall attempt to provide two for the sake of content. The first is history. Even at the same time of the Apostle’s writing of God’s word, the devil had his plan to deceive. “Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.” II Thess. 2:1-2
Thus, as time passed there developed a line of corrupt and deceiving manuscripts or so-called bibles. Two of these manuscripts, the Vaticanus (B) and the Sinaiticus (Aleph) were written. The Sinaiticus (Aleph) was discovered in the waste basket of St. Catherine’s Monastery in 1844. The Vaticanus (B) turned up in the Pope’s library in the Vatican in 1481.
My friend, the catholic religion is based upon man’s works, not on Christ. As we discussed on Feb. 7 of this manual. We love the catholic people and pray for their salvation. “Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led.” I Cor. 12:2 “For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God;” I Thess. 1:9 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” Eph. 2:8-9
Now, by these two corrupt manuscripts mentioned earlier, two men Westcott and Hort wrote a Greek New Testament published in 1881. By this Greek New Testament of Westcott and Hort of 1881 came many of these bible versions of today, since 1901. They are not based upon the Textus Receptus Greek New Testament of which the King James Version Bible is based upon. Thus, this is why these other bible versions of today read differently, dilute, and corrupt, the Word of God, which brings us to our point number Two.
The biggest reason on the Defense of the King James Bible is as the old saying goes “The proof is in the pudding.” In other words, the KJV Bible holds up, supports, and gives evidence of the sacrificial blood of Christ, the Deity of Christ, the Wisdom of God, the Lordship of Christ, etc.; along with many other instances of changes that even alter the whole meaning of a verse. These other versions even damn men to hell by teaching a work salvation. Look and see the differences in how verses read in today’s modern versions compared to the 1611 KJV Bible. Here are some examples, but there are thousands of differences.
- KJV – King James Version Bible
RSV – Revised Standard Version
NCB – New Catholic Bible
NIV – New International Version
NWT – New World Translation (Jehovah’s Witness)
- Matthew 8:29 (“Jesus” is omitted – not from KJV)
KJV – What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God?
RSV – “What have you to do with us, O Son of God?
NCB – “What do you want with us, Son of God?
NIV – “What do you want with us, Son of God?”
NWT – What have we to do with you, Son of God?
- Matthew 9:13 (“Repentance” is omitted – not from KJV)
KJV – … but sinners to repentance.
RSV – …but sinners.”
NCB – …but sinners.”
NIV – …but sinners.”
NWT – …but sinners.
- Matthew 16:3 (“O ye hypocrites” is omitted – not from KJV)
KJV – …O ye hypocrites, ye can discern…
RSV – …You know how to interpret…
NCB – …You know how to interpret…
NIV – …You know how to interpret…
NWT – …You know how to interpret…
- Matthew 16:20 (“Jesus” is omitted – not from KJV)
KJV – …he was Jesus the Christ.
RSV – …he was the Christ.
NCB – …he was the Christ.
NIV – …he was the Messiah.
NWT – …he was the Christ.
- Mark 9:24 (“Lord” is omitted – not in KJV)
KJV – …and said with tears, Lord, I believe;
RSV – …and said, “I believe;…
NCB – …“I do believe…
NIV – … “I do believe;…
NWT – …I have faith…
- Luke 2:33 (Joseph is changed to father – making man Jesus’ Father. Wicked! – Not in the KJV)
KJV – And Joseph and his mother marvelled…
RSV – And his father and his mother marveled…
NCB – The child’s father and mother marveled…
NIV – The child’s father and mother marveled…
NWT – And the father and mother continued wondering…
- Luke 4:4 (“but by every word of God” is omitted – not from KJV)
KJV – …by bread alone, but by every word of God.
RSV – …by bread alone.’”
NCB – …by bread alone.’ ”
NIV – …on bread alone.’”
NWT – …by bread alone.
- John 4:42 (“Christ” is omitted – not from KJV)
KJV – …this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.
RSV – …this is indeed the Savior of the world.”
NCB – …this man is truly the Savior of the world.”
NIV – …this man really is the Savior of the world.”
NWT – …this man really is the savior of the world.”
- John 6:47 (“On me” is omitted – not from KJV)
KJV – …He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.
RSV – …he who believes has eternal life.
NCB – …whoever believes has eternal life.
NIV – …the one who believes has eternal life.
NWT – …whoever believes has everlasting life.
- Acts 23:9(“Let us not fight against God” is omitted–not from KJV)
KJV – …let us not fight against God.
RSV – Omitted
NCB – Omitted
NIV – Omitted
NWT – Omitted
- Romans 13:9 (“Thou shalt not bear false witness” is omitted – not from KJV)
KJV – …not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou…
RSV – Omitted
NCB – Omitted
NIV – Omitted
NWT – Omitted
- Romans 1:16 (“Of Christ” is omitted – not from KJV)
KJV – For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is…
RSV – For I am not ashamed of the gospel: it is…
NCB – For I am not ashamed of the gospel, since it…
NIV – For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it…
NWT – For I am not ashamed of the good news; it is,
- Ephesians 3:9 (“By Jesus Christ” is omitted – not from KJV)
KJV – …who created all things by Jesus Christ:
RSV – …who created all things;
NCB – … the creator of all things.
NIV – … who created all things.
NWT – …who created all things.
- Colossians 1:14 (“Through his blood” is omitted – not from KJV)
KJV – …In whom we have redemption through his blood,…
RSV – …in whom we have redemption,…
NCB – …in whom we have redemption,…
NIV – …in whom we have redemption,…
NWT – …the forgiveness of our sins.
- I Timothy 3:16 (Changes “God” to “He” – not in KJV)
KJV – … God was manifest in the flesh,..
RSV – …Hewas manifested in the flesh,…
NCB – …He was made visible in the flesh,…
NIV – …He appeared in the flesh,…
NWT – …’He was made manifest in flesh,…
- I Peter 4:1 (“for us” is omitted – not from KJV)
KJV – …Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh,…
RSV – …Christ suffered in the flesh,..
NCB – …Christ suffered in the flesh,…
NIV – …Christ suffered in his body,…
NWT – …Christ suffered in the flesh,…
- I John 4:3 (“is come in the flesh” is omitted – not from KJV)
KJV – …Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God:
RSV – …which does not confess Jesus is not of God.
NCB – …does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God.
NIV – … does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God.
NWT – …acknowledges Jesus Christ as having come in the flesh… (Making Christ past tense)
There are so many changes in these false versions, so-called bibles. Also, the Mormons (LDS) add to God’s word with their false “Book of Mormon” (Joesph Smith). My friend, heed the very serious warning of Almighty God. “For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.” Rev. 22:18-19