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What is your arguement for or against King James only?
I have been thinking and praying over this. I was raised on King James, and it 'turned me off', though it holds many details (that matter-remember this is the Word of God) that other "translations" leave out. What are your arguements for or against King James only?
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I know most of us know this already, but remember that all English translations fall terribly short of the original text. Translators can never go word-for-word, idea-for-idea straight from one language to another even if it's Spanish to English. The NASB attempts to be the most wooden word-for-word translation, which is why it's a bit rough to read and doesn't flow too smoothly, but even so, translators always have to take some liberty as they translate. |
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I use ALL translations but NIV the most. It has been found that the KJV is not the most accurate, but I am sure you can find several others that will argue differently........so to each their own. |
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I think it is fine if you like reading in that style. I wouldn't argue with anyone over which translation is best. I personally don't like reading that style and neither do my students. |
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I too, cut my spiritual teeth on KJV. 34 years later, I still use it for indepth study - but, Jesus Christ didn't carry one and English interpretation of Scriptures is, at best, a horrible language application. |
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I think it is the only true inspired word of God... Jesus, Paul, and Moses all spoke with a Shakespearean dialect on a regular basis! ;) |
