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AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed [given by divine inspiration] and is profitable for instruction, for conviction [of sin], for correction [of error and restoration to obedience], for training in righteousness [learning to live in conformity to God's will, both publicly and privately--behaving honorably with personal integrity and moral courage]; |
Bible Question: Just how much isi there really to this King James Version being more accurate than the others. I have heard so much that practically paint the NIV, NLV, etc.. as nearl blasphemous. |
Bible Answer: To date, there are some very wise answers to your question. The Holy Spirit showed me the NIV shortly after it was published in it's entirety in the late 1970's. At the time I had made up my mind that I was going to read the bible from cover to cover. I started in the KJ reading 10 chapters a day. It wasn’t long till I realized that I simply didn’t understand ½ of what I was reading, but I was determined, so I started reading like this; Today I would read chapters 1 through 10. Tomorrow, 5 through 15. The following day, 10 to 20, and so on. This was a slow process, but I did understand quiet a bit more. At the time, I did not know that there was a bible other than the King James. At least, not one I wanted to believe in. In prayer, I told the Lord one night that there must be something out there that I could understand better than the KJ. I was in the Navy aboard the USS Eisenhower. One day while walking through a passageway, I spied a young fella in a corner reading a book. I don’t know why, but I asked him what he was reading; He stated. “The Bible.” I told him, “it doesn’t look like my bible.” He said. It’s the same as the King James. To make a long story short, I borrowed that NIV from this stranger. We became the best of friends, and through a little monetary persuasion, about 50 bucks for this 10.00 issue, I finally talked him out of that bible. Whereas I was double reading the King James, and understanding, maybe 70 percent of what I was reading, I immediately started reading 60 or more chapters a day in the NIV and understanding 90percent plus. I have determined that I will not be misled when it comes to the word of God. I have scrutinized the NIV in reference with the KJV and the Interlinear Hebrew, Greek, English Version. There is no doubt in my mind that of what scripture is available today, the NIV is an inspired translation which is as good as the best and better than most. Look at Ps 23:5 in the KJ and NIV. Then see what it says in the Good News Bible. If there is that notable a difference, are you wise enough to recognize the others? KJV- my cup runneth over, NIV-my cup overflows (same meaning) Gnb-fill my cup to the brim (there is a large difference between a cup filled to the brim and one which is overflowing.) My favorite passage is 2 Timothy 2:15 Check it out. Your determination and perseverance will pay off. GB |