King James Version | KJV

The King James Bible was commissioned by King James I in 1604 and given to the public in 1611. It was a revision and advance of the English versions that had gone before it, pursuing not only accuracy of translation but also beauty and style of language.

Many students of the Bible and churches remain committed to this much-loved traditional version of the Bible. Some modern readers, however, find the antiquated syntax and vocabulary a deterrent from their understanding of the text. It should also be noted that since the production of the KJV manuscripts have been discovered that have been deemed more accurate than the texts used in producing this version. These more recently found manuscripts form the basis for the translation of modern English versions of the Bible.

What does it sound like?

John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

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