There are many of us who prefer the King James Version. It is a far more beautiful translation.
It is a far more beautiful translation.
When I first gave my heart to Christ, I would sing songs from our church hymnal and translate thee, thou, etc. to “you, me, etc.” while singing. The reason is simple: I didn’t want to fall into a “false piousness” by using a “special Christian language”. I prefer plain and modern English to ensure I focus on the content of the words and not the words.
In a bible study I’m in, They move around the room to have the students read the scripture. I read through mine plainly and quickly. But others stumble and stutter on their confusing 16th century English as though first year students in a foreign language. The meaning of the words and phrases is lost as people just try to get through the individual words.
But that being said, I understand that opinions vary on this. My father thinks that all versions other than the KJV are from the pit o’ hell. We differ on that.