MichaelNZ
Puritan Board Freshman
My question to those who use the KJV is this: why not use the NKJV instead? It's translated from the Textus Receptus, yet is easier to understand and doesn't use archaic words. Plus, it tells you which NT texts have which alternate readings.
Also, do you think using the KJV is an obstacle to spreading the Gospel to those who have never read the Bible? Do you think the average guy on the street with no Bible education can read the KJV and understand it as well as he could an NKJV, NIV, HCSB or ESV? I remember hearing that a guy from the local Independent Fundamental KJV Only Baptist church in my city told a guy in the prison to switch to the KJV from whatever other translation he was reading, and he complained that he couldn't understand it. Wouldn't the NKJV be a better option in those circumstances?
I'm interested in hearing your thoughts.
Also, do you think using the KJV is an obstacle to spreading the Gospel to those who have never read the Bible? Do you think the average guy on the street with no Bible education can read the KJV and understand it as well as he could an NKJV, NIV, HCSB or ESV? I remember hearing that a guy from the local Independent Fundamental KJV Only Baptist church in my city told a guy in the prison to switch to the KJV from whatever other translation he was reading, and he complained that he couldn't understand it. Wouldn't the NKJV be a better option in those circumstances?
I'm interested in hearing your thoughts.