Bible Question: Can you help me with the KJV Only? They are driving me nuts. They say your version is of the "devil" and you followed "corrupted" manuscripts. Do you have anything to counter their accusations? |
Bible Answer: I understand your frustration...I faced it too when I switched to the NASB back in the early 70s primarily b/c we didn't use King James English anymore! Also when I did my own translation from the Gk, if agreed more with NASB than KJV a majority of the time! When confronted by a KJV only person, I ask these questions: 1. Which version of the KJV is most "inspired" (if they claim that)or accurate; the 1611 or 1885? 2. If the Bible was first translated into English in 1911 instead of 1611, what Gk text would have been used, and would it be in King James English? 3. What doctrine is found in the KJV that is not found in my NASB? My reason for ? #1 is that the 1611 version contained the Aprocryphal books but were officially removed in 1885 by the Archbishop of Canterbury so any KJV Bible since then is not really a 1611 version. I've looked at many doctrinal statements by sound evangelical churches/organizations and have found that my NASB supports all their doctrinal beliefs! |