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I was raised in a Baptist church and was taught that the newer translations or versions were not used in our churches because they left out the phrase “the blood” of Christ.
Examples of omissions in the NIV & NAS are Colossians 1:14 “through his blood” omitted,
Romans 3:25 “in his blood” omitted,
Ephesians 1:7 “through his blood” omitted.
Regarding marriage the NIV cuts Matthew 19:5, short, leaving out “...and they twain shall be one flesh.” v6 (is missing) “Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let no man put asunder.”

Although these are small omissions, that was the
argument for KJV. I have enjoyed reading your article regarding KJV mistakes. Definitely worth pondering.

Examples of omissions in the NIV & NAS are Colossians 1:14 “through his blood” omitted, Romans 3:25 “in his blood” omitted, Ephesians 1:7 “through his blood” omitted.

Young's Literal Translation: [Colossians 1:14] In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:

Young's: [Roman 3:25] Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God

Also Young's: [Ephesians 1:7] In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace

I have found that Young's Literal Translation helps me the most when trying to figure out just exactly what it is I am reading. The translation...like it says....is literal, so it is difficult to read some passages. I do feel, although it is a very honest attempt to faithfully translate.

All human translations are just that....they are not inspired....nor are they divine!

Although these are small omissions, that was the argument for KJV.

You think leaving out being redeemed by the blood in Col.1:14 is a small issue?

How about 1Cor.1:18 where in every modern version, it is said that 'to those being saved' [the Cross] is the power of God'

Are you being saved, or are you saved?

Although these are small omissions, that was the argument for KJV.

You think leaving out being redeemed by the blood in Col.1:14 is a small issue?

How about 1Cor.1:18 where in every modern version, it is said that 'to those being saved' [the preaching of the Cross] is the power of God'

Are you being saved, or are you saved?