[lews]

I've noticed the "KJV only" battle raging here for a few weeks now but have not involved myself. Seeing this issue come up over and over again has raised my curiousity though. Do KJVist's believe that because the KJV is authorized by God that it is perfect in it's english form? Or, do you believe that it is the best english translation available based on a perfect greek text? What are your thoughts and opinions of the NKJV?

[editor-surveyor]

"Do KJVist's believe that because the KJV is authorized by God that it is perfect in it's english form?"

The real issue is do you believe that God has kept his promise to preserve his word, or not? There are some here who clearly do not believe that he has kept his promise. They insist that "only the original autographs" (which obviously do not exist) were inspired. The scriptures do not support the "original autographs" position, but the newbible trust still keeps screaming, and stamping their figurative feet here.

[editor-surveyor]

BTW, the battle has been raging for 5 1/2 years here :o)

[Conservative til I die]

In a nutshell, the KJV cult members believe that a giant KJV dropped out of the sky, preceded by lightning bolts and stuff, and hence they worship it.

"Thou shalt have no Gods before the KJV"

[fortheDeclaration]

I've noticed the "KJV only" battle raging here for a few weeks now but have not involved myself. Seeing this issue come up over and over again has raised my curiousity though. Do KJVist's believe that because the KJV is authorized by God that it is perfect in it's english form? Or, do you believe that it is the best english translation available based on a perfect greek text?

I can't speak for other King James Only people, but I would say that it is perfect in its English form.

However, if someone took the second position, I would find that acceptable.

What are your thoughts and opinions of the NKJV

The NKJ has the correct text in the NT.

However, while it does retain the correct readings, it negates them with footnotes calling them into question.

Moreover, it does follow the modern version readings (not textual readings, but translation changes) in such passages as 2Cor.2:17,(corrupt-peddle) 1Tim.6:10 ('kinds of' it to its credit puts the added words in italics) 1Tim.6:20 (science to knowledge), 2Tim.2:15 (study-diligence).

These changes are not footnoted, so one does not know that changes have been made from the King James.

It also does not use the correct Hebrew Text (Ben Chayim), so there will be some problems there.

Thank you for your thoughful post, I hope I was of some help.

If you would like more information on the King James or NKJ just let me know.