Why The KJV is Profitable Today

It is a literal translation that honors the very words of God. It does not use a dynamic equivalent (thought for thought) translation method. The very words of the Bible were inspired; not the thoughts. 2 Timothy 3:16

It bears a beautiful poetic quality and possesses a graceful cadence.

It is a translation lovingly accepted by the Church. This beloved version is still cherished even after almost four hundred years. It stands the test of time.

It is a translation with global recognition. The Church world-wide continues to use this version. No other version has held the ‘high ground’ like this one.

It is translation made by exceptional men in the Providence of God. It is evident the chosen men skillfully worked from the original languages and understood their duty.

It is a translation incorporating the work of William Tyndale. Much of the KJV New Testament is directly from Tyndale’s original work. William Tyndale was a linguist par excellence and perhaps has not been equaled since. He died at the stake for translating the Bible into English.

It is a translation based upon the Sovereignty of God. Those Reformation era Christians were graciously used of God in the work of this translation.

It is based upon the best Hebrew and Greek manuscripts. It reflects the oldest and best words. Most of the known ancient traditional Hebrew and Greek manuscripts correspond with the KJV.

It retains distinct singular and plural pronouns. [e.g. Thee = you singular Ye = you plural] This helpful distinction gives the reader a great advantage.

It is gender specific and not gender neutral or gender inclusive. [E.g. the word ‘he’ is translated ‘he’ and not changed to ‘it,’ ‘she,’ or ‘them.’]

It is a great seller. Many people still use it for reading and study. Many people give it as gifts, which helps foster Christian unity.

It has some of the most loved phrases in the English language such as: “And God said, Let there be light; and there was light” “Let not your heart be troubled;” “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:” “but with God, all things are possible” “be not weary in well doing” “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith” Behold, I stand at the door and knock” and “the signs of the times.”

It has some words we may need to use such as “dispensation” and “esteem.” [Older (archaic) words are easily looked up in a dictionary.]

It is God's words kept intact in English. We can confidently read the KJV and say “thus saith the LORD.”

It changed my life! Have you let it change yours?