While the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible is indeed one of the most widely read and influential translations in the English-speaking world, it is important to consider the following reasons why people still read and appreciate the KJV despite its perceived defects:

Historical significance: The KJV has a long history and has played a crucial role in shaping English literature, language, and culture.
Traditional preference: Some individuals and religious communities have a strong attachment to the language and style of the KJV due to tradition and familiarity.
Literary quality: Many readers appreciate the poetic and majestic language of the KJV, finding it beautiful and inspiring.
Comfort and familiarity: Some readers have grown up with the KJV and feel a sense of comfort and familiarity with its wording.
Interpretive tradition: Certain theological traditions and denominations have developed based on interpretations derived from the KJV.

In the preface to the Revised Standard Version (RSV) of the Bible, it is mentioned that the King James Version (KJV) has "grave defects." Some of the defects attributed to the KJV include:

Archaic language: The KJV uses language that can be difficult for modern readers to understand due to the passage of time and changes in the English language.
Inaccuracies in translation: The KJV was translated in 1611, and since then, advances in biblical scholarship and the discovery of ancient manuscripts have provided more accurate translations of the original texts.
Manuscript differences: The KJV was based on manuscripts that are now known to have certain variations and discrepancies compared to more recent discoveries.

The preface to the RSV highlights these issues as reasons for producing a revised version of the Bible that aims to address these perceived defects.

Despite its perceived defects, the KJV continues to be valued and read by many individuals for its historical significance, literary merit, and religious tradition

These are five out of the many examples of verses that have been changed or modified in newer translations like the Revised Standard Version (RSV) or New International Version (NIV) compared to the King James Version (KJV), along with brief reasons for the changes:

1. Matthew 6:13:
KJV: "For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen."
RSV, NIV: This part is omitted in many modern translations as it is not found in some of the earliest manuscripts.

2. Acts 8:37:
KJV: This verse is present in the KJV but omitted in many modern translations due to textual variations in early manuscripts.
And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God

3. 1 John 5:7-8:
KJV: Contains the "Johannine Comma" ("For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one." which is missing in modern translations as it is not found in early Greek manuscripts.

New International Version
For there are three that testify:

New Living Translation
So we have these three witnesses—

English Standard Version
For there are three that testify:

4. Mark 16:9-20:
KJV: The ending of Mark's Gospel in the KJV includes verses 9-20, but many modern translations note that these verses are absent in some of the oldest manuscripts.

5. Luke 17:36:
KJV: This verse is present in the KJV but omitted in modern translations due to textual uncertainties and variations in manuscripts.

This shows how varied the Bible could be according to particular translations!

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These are five out of the many examples of verses that have been changed or modified in newer translations like the Revised Standard Version (RSV) or New International Version (NIV) compared to the King James Version (KJV), along with brief reasons for the changes:

1. Matthew 6:13:
KJV: "For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen."
RSV, NIV: This part is omitted in many modern translations as it is not found in some of the earliest manuscripts.

2. Acts 8:37:
KJV: This verse is present in the KJV but omitted in many modern translations due to textual variations in early manuscripts.
And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God

3. 1 John 5:7-8:
KJV: Contains the "Johannine Comma" ("For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one." which is missing in modern translations as it is not found in early Greek manuscripts.

New International Version
For there are three that testify:

New Living Translation
So we have these three witnesses—

English Standard Version
For there are three that testify:

4. Mark 16:9-20:
KJV: The ending of Mark's Gospel in the KJV includes verses 9-20, but many modern translations note that these verses are absent in some of the oldest manuscripts.

5. Luke 17:36:
KJV: This verse is present in the KJV but omitted in modern translations due to textual uncertainties and variations in manuscripts.

This shows how varied the Bible could be according to particular translations!

FxMasterz

Verses expunged from scripture do not mean anything to us Christians. The ones expunged may or may not be the Word of God. Yet, it does not in anyway negate the fact that the ones that are not expunged are the inspired writings.

It's the Quran that can be seen to fail using this yardstick simply because the Quran claims to be verbatim word of God. The Bible makes no such claims. The Bible was written by men inspired or moved of God into writing.

While the Quran fails woefully by having numerous differentiated versions of the so called verbatim word of God. The Bible does not live or die on whether verses were expunged or not. Each person copying from ancient manuscripts follow their individual convictions about what they think is right or wrong. As long as any word or verse exists in an authentic manuscript, we christians consider it the word of God. That's why during Bible studies, we study different versions of the Bible together to see the whole picture regarding a chapter or verse. The only thing that can easily cast aspersions on the Bible is if a particular verse or chapter was included in the Bible which is not found anywhere in any manuscript. If you can find such verse, then you have a point. But I can assure you that there's no such verse.

FxMasterz:


Verses expunged from scripture do not mean anything to us Christians. The ones expunged may or may not be the Word of God. Yet, it does not in anyway negate the fact that the ones that are not expunged are the inspired writings.

This is the reason you still quote the dubious 1 John 5:7-8 verse for me to prove your dubious trinity! It doesn't matter yet you can quote it.

It's the Quran that can be seen to fail using this yardstick simply because the Quran claims to be verbatim word of God. The Bible makes no such claims. The Bible was written by men inspired or moved of God into writing.

While the Quran fails woefully by having numerous differentiated versions of the so called verbatim word of God. The Bible does not live or die on whether verses were expunged or not. Each person copying from ancient manuscripts follow their individual convictions about what they think is right or wrong. As long as any word or verse exists in an authentic manuscript, we christians consider it the word of God. That's why during Bible studies, we study different versions of the Bible together to see the whole picture regarding a chapter or verse. The only thing that can easily cast aspersions on the Bible is if a particular verse or chapter was included in the Bible which is not found anywhere in any manuscript. If you can find such verse, then you have a point. But I can assure you that there's no such verse.

Can you just stay one place? You can't discuss trinity in Christianity but you can type 8 lines about the Qur'an you don't know!
Fake Christian masquerading as a strong one!
Please go and learn and unlearn!
I will repeat your ignorance stinks to the heavens!