someone sent me once the king james version but now I see there is new version of the king james version?

Question

what are the differences? I am not english speaker but this person from USA.. btw I live in mexico.. he sent me this version and it was very nice of him but I learned in history it was the oldest translation of the Bible in english and now there is a new version.. I don't know english speakers can understand this version of KJV or they have to use another versions of the Bible the modern versions? or do you use the new king james version.. I don't know the difference.. of course I would like to have one and to make the comparison do you know where can I get for free? because in my country Gideons gave for free a new testament in spanish and english but the english version is the oldest version of KJV and I don't want use a small part of the Bible.. I want the full bible thanks.

Answer 1

I will send you a Bible if you'd like. The New King James doesn't have "thees" "thous" and such. Not a big difference but it helps make it easier to understand. The different Bible translations can be confusing—but I hope you won't give up. The Bible was originally written in the ancient languages of Hebrew and Greek, and I'm grateful for the dedicated translators who have made it available to us in modern English. Our language has changed over the years, and that's one reason for new translations. God wants us to understand His Word, and a good translation can help us do that. God told His prophet to "write down the revelation and make it plain" (Habakkuk 2:2).



A good translation should be both accurate and easy to understand; take time to sample some of them by reading the same passage in several different versions. Your pastor or Christian bookstore should be able to help you choose the right one for you. In this column I usually quote from the New International Version, which is the most widely used modern translation.



No matter which translation you use, however, the most important thing is your attitude. Do you see the Bible as God's Word, and are you listening to it with an obedient spirit? The Bible says, "Do not merely listen to the word. ... Do what it says" (James 1:22).

Answer 2

1) what are the differences?



Well, first, you have to be clear when you mention a "new version of the King James Version". Here are the primary versions available (but there are others). KJV = King James Version

a) "Standard Text" - this is essentially the 1769 Oxford Revision and the basis for nearly all KJV bible editions in print.

b) "New King James Version" (NKJV) - this is a new translation of the source texts used for the KJV. The KJV is used as a reference, so the wording is very similar. Unlike the original KJV, the NKJV omits the Apocrypha.

NKJV web site

http://www.thomasnelson.com/consumer/dept.asp?dept_id=19700&TopLevel_id=190000

NKJV video

http://www.thomasnelson.com/consumer/downloads/nkjv_medium.mov

c) New Cambridge Paragraph Bible (NCPB) - this is a scholarly attempt to reproduce the original translation of the KJV. Even though spelling is modernized, it is probably the closest edition to the original translation ever in print.



More info:

http://www.bible-reviews.com/selector_kjv.html





2) I learned in history it was the oldest translation of the Bible in english



This is not accurate. There are at least 6 complete English versions of the bible that pre-date the KJV. The oldest is the Wycliffe bible of 1382. The KJV was first printed in 1611. Other complete English translations that pre-date the KJV include the Matthew Bible, Coverdale Bible, Bishops' Bible, Geneva Bible, Great Bible and Douay-Rheims Bible.





3) Full bible text online

KJV (Standard Text)

http://www.biblicalproportions.com/modules/ol_bible/



NKJV

http://www.biblegateway.com/versions/?action=getVersionInfo&vid=50



Jim

Answer 3

There aren't any big differences; the NKJV is the KJV in modern English. You can find it free online by going to biblegateway.com (use the scroll down menu to select the Bible version you want to read).

Answer 4

The New King James Version is easier to read..

Answer 5

There are more editions of the King James Version than you could shake a stick at.

Answer 6

Both versions are incomplete. For a "complete" Bible get a Catholic one. The KJV and the NKJV are missing 7 books.

Answer 7

The KJV is a religion within itself, look up Bible-believing Christians and you'll see the god worship it receives. As far as reading the whole Bible, be prepared for gore that makes Stephen King look weak.

Answer 8

Here you can compare different versions for free online

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john%203:16;&version=9;

Answer 9

V 2.0 has a few upgrades.