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Which Bible Verses Did The NIV Delete?
Which Bible Verses Did The NIV Delete?
Several readers have asked me this question so I thought it worthwhile to include my response here. Please note that these are only WHOLE verses that the NIV deletes. This list does not include the many words and phrases that were completely deleted from the NIV–it deletes over 64,000 words including words like mercyseat, Jehovah, and Godhead. It removes meaningful, well-known Bible words like Calvary, Lucifer, new testament, regeneration, etc. Most of… Continue reading
The KJV Translators’ Preface To The Reader
The Translators’ Preface To The Reader
In The 1611 KJV Bible
THE BEST THINGS HAVE BEEN CULMINATED
Zeal to promote the common good, whether it be by devising anything ourselves, or revising that which hath been laboured by others, deserveth certainly much respect and esteem, but yet findeth but cold entertainment in the world. It is welcomed with suspicion instead of love, and with emulation instead of thanks: and if there be any hole left for cavil to enter,… Continue reading
Does The Authorized Version Contain Archaic Words?
Does The Authorized Version Contain Archaic Words?
By Dr. Laurence M. Vance
The Authorized Version of the Bible is the best-selling, most read, most loved, and most revered book in history. This is beyond dispute. But doesn’t the Authorized Version contain archaic words? Certainly. Should we therefore replace it with something else? Certainly not. This is what is disputed. The Authorized Version of the Bible is often lauded for its place in literature, its majestic style, and its poetic… Continue reading
Which Version Of The Bible Should You Use?
Which Version Of The Bible Should You Use?
What version of the Bible should you use? Well that depends on a couple of things:
1. How ACCURATE do you want it to be?
2. How COMPLETE do you want it to be?
How ACCURATE a translation do you want?
If you want something as easy to read as a fairy tale book then by all means use a paraphrase version like “The Book” or “The Living Bible”. Those… Continue reading