King James Version

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Brother Kirk wrote: 
> 
> Sorry to burst the bubbles of any "King James Only" folks out there,
> but there were many revisions of the 1611 version both before and after
> 1769, but the best received is the "Blaney Revision" which we all
> probably use on a regular basis.  Although the Bible itself is
> infallible, translations are not.  I would even go as far to say that
> today's KJV is probably not even the most accurate in translation in
> light of various texts that have been discovered since its
> translation.  But, it is still my favorite by far.
> 
> 

With do respect to the very learned brother, I doubt I have a buble to 
burst.  I have spent much  the last three years reading different 
translations of the bible and studying the process of translation.  While 
I agree no translation is  infallible I can recommend the KJV on the 
following grounds:


1: It is more accurate than most translations available.

2: Words like emnity and superstion in their seventeenth century sense 
better reflect the Greek and Hebrew words they translate than any 
availible modern English words.

3: It has a strong sense of poetry (lacking in modern translations) which 
permits a preacher to convey some very deep meanings to the congregation.

4: It is relatively free of paraphrase.

5: It has stood the test of time as litterature and a scholarly translation.

If Brother Kirk simply wished to point out that other good translations 
are available, and Apostolics should not be afraid that they will loose 
the basic message of scripture because they have chosen the wrong 
translation (I assume none of us use the Jehova's Witnesses translation 
which is the then he is correct. I assume none of us use the 
Jehova's Witnesses translationwhich is the only one I am aware of being so bad
 it lacks the basic Apostolic doctrine  If on the other hand he 
disputes the idea the King James Version is the best translation, I must 
disagree. 

If anyone wants to know a list of other good translations feel free to 
write me, but I don't intend to give such list to people who do not wish 
for one.

		Grace and Peace in Jesus Name,

		Yeaton Clifton  yhclifto@vela.acs.oakland.edu