Is the LDS Bible different?

The text of the LDS Church’s English-language Bible is the Authorized King James Version, its Spanish-language Bible is a revised Reina-Valera translation, and its the Portuguese-language edition is based on the Almeida translation. The LDS Church encourages its members to use the LDS Church edition of the Bible.

What are the differences between the Geneva Bible and the King James Bible?

The Geneva Bible is considered more direct and modern as compared to the King James Version. It also contained marginal notes that the King James Bible did not have. The King James Version was considered religiously correct. In contrast, the Geneva Bible was considered nihilistic.

Why do we accept the King James Version?

We accept it because it is the most accurate and reliable translation in the English language today. There are some tried and true reasons for accepting the King James Version as the standard for English speaking people. First, the King James Version, New Testament, is a translation of the Textus Receptus Greek text.

Are italicized words justified in the King James Bible?

Fables And Facts About The King James Bible. In fact, there are many cases where we know that the italicized words are justified. For example, notice in Deuteronomy 8:3 that the word “word” is in italics. However, when Jesus quotes this verse in Matthew 4:4 he INCLUDES the italicized word!

How reliable is the King James Version of the Bible?

Other manuscripts discovered since the King James Version was translated show it to be extremely reliable.

Why are there so many Biblical authorities?

When there are many biblical authorities the result is that there is no authority at all. When we select which version of the Bible is authoritative for us, the Bible loses its independent authority. The only authority remaining resides in the selector and his personal basis for selecting this version or that version.