Did harpercollins remove 45 complete verses from the niv. The niv, zondervan, harpercollins, and missing verses by kersley fitzgerald there has been some recent hullabaloo about the new international version, its publisher zondervan, zondervans parent company harpercollins, and the end of the world. Av king james, new international, new american standard, new world translation. Bible passage, king james version kjv, new international version niv, notes. It is clear the nkjv made thomas nelson publishers a lot of money. The nkjv serves as a more literal translation of the bible, following more closely to the original hebrew and greek texts. The new international version niv and the king james version kjv are the two most. Comparison of the new international religious tolerance. Is the king james bible kjv easier to follow, and more accurate, than the new international version niv answer.
And from the first verse one can appreciate that it is a false translation. List of new testament verses not included in modern. Nelson initiates the creation of a new bible translationthe new king james version. The most accurate bible translation comparison kjv vs niv.
Read the following comparison between the king james version and the bestselling modern bible translation, the new international version, and then decide for yourself whether or not this is true. King james version of the bible vs the new international version. It is an honor for us to offer our audio edition of the best bible. The project was further endorsed a year later when a vast number of church leaders met in chicago in 1966. The debate about the most accurate bible translation is typically focused on which ancient manuscripts were used. King james versus new international version kjv vs niv. The translators behind these bible translations strived to present gods scripture in the form most true to the way it had originally been written. Genesis 1, new international version niv the bible app. When modern man interprets the original or the king james version of the bible, he puts into the interpretation his own thoughts and. Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting. The niv bible was first published in 1973, with revisions published in 1978 and 1983. The project was started by groups from the christian reform church and the national. Comparison of the kjv and niv translations of the bible.
I have included here a list of some of the missing verses from the niv with a corresponding verse from the king james version kjv. The nkjv is usually preferred by readers who want a translation that is easier to understand. The new international version niv is a completely original translation of the bible developed by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. Whether you have a living bible, a new international version, a revised standard version, or any of the other perversions of scripture including the new king james version, you are going to see with your own eyes that satan is alive and well on the revision committees of the new translations.
Various contradictions and omissions in bible translations. Why are the newer translations of the bible missing verses. King james version vs new international version by rev. Their goal is to accurately translate the word of god in a way that enables readers and listeners to hear the bible. List of new testament verses not included in modern english. This table is a very small sampling of contradictory verses, not an exhaustive one. You must believe on the name of the only begotten son of god for eternal life. Bible verses by comparison, read verses using all translations.
Scanned to digital form and reedited by brandon staggs but the word of the lord endurith forever. Apr 08, 20 niv stands for the new international version, and it happens to be a translation of the holy bible. The term omitted is used when either the phrase or the verse in question is omitted. These verses reveal that the lord jesus was begotten of the father. Let me state at the outset that i have not read the niv bible. Why does the niv bible omit or have missing verses. If you compare the king james and new king james versions with the newer translations e. Now for the verses that have been completely removed from the original. Download the free bible niv and start your day fresh with a daily verse and carry your softcopy of the niv bible with you anytime and anyplace. Difference between kjv and niv and tniv compare the. When comparing translations for a bible verse, users can read the wellknown translations including new international version, king james bible, the message, revised standard version, and english standard version, as well as more than 30 additional translations. The new testament verses not included in modern english translations are verses of the new testament that existed in older versions of the bible primarily the king james version, but did not appear or were relegated to footnotes in later versions, such as the new international version. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.
A comparison of the new american standard version with the. There are five key verses from the holy bible, authorized king james version kjv, which show clearly that jesus is the only begotten son of god. Quick comparison of bible versions it is often said that all bible versions are basically the same, that their differences are just minor wording changes. In the chart below, passages from niv and kjv are compared. The problem of translating the bible or any document from one language into another is always a challenging one. Several readers have asked me this question so i thought it worthwhile to include my response here. Revised standard version containing the old and new testaments, translated from the original tongues. The king james version has remained in the hearts of the englishspeaking world for the last 400 years, helping untold numbers to deepen their faith. The niv, zondervan, harpercollins, and missing verses. Nov 02, 2018 in the second half of the 20th century, new bible translations such as the new international version, or niv, began to emerge based on the vast treasure of early manuscripts. Did god silence a modern day bible corrector on the john ankerberg show. The new international version niv was birthed in 1965 when a multidenominational, international group of scholars gathered at palos heights, illinois, and came to an agreement that a new translation of the bible in contemporary english language was greatly needed. The king james version or the new king james version. We just looked at only 52 verses and have seen that grave defects lie with the revised standard version.
The niv was published to meet the need for a modern translation done by bible scholars using the earliest, highest quality manuscripts available. He says that the new king james version changes doctrine, and i dont think it does. The new international version niv is an english translation of the bible first published in 1978 by biblica formerly the international bible society. Someone challenged him to prove the bible wrong, and as a result he became a christian. There are more reliable older manuscripts available to scholars today tha. We can be thankful, however, that many newer versions exist that are much more uptodate in their wording. You can browse the niv bible verses by using the chapters listed below, or use our free bible search feature at the top of this page. The argument is borne out of the insistence of christian conservatives that the kjv is the only english bible to be trusted. Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. Many people find it increasingly difficult to understand the words and may be put off by the kjv s foreignsounding words.
King james version kjv new king james version nkjv new living translation nlt new international version niv english standard version esv christian standard bible csb new american standard bible nasb new english translation net revised standard version rsv american standard version asv youngs literal translation ylt. Did god silence some of the scholars working on the new versions see luke 1. Genesis 1 king james version kjv 1 in the beginning god created the heaven and the earth. The sunday school message that week was on the differences between the new international version niv bible and king james version kjv bible. Difference between catholic bible and king james bible. The new international version niv is an english translation of the protestant bible. The king james bible niv bible new international version.
The english language has changed substantially over the four centuries since the king james version of the bible was first published. There are significant differences in the interpretation, even though they are based on the same greek text. Mar 29, 2019 the new international version niv was birthed in 1965 when a multidenominational, international group of scholars gathered at palos heights, illinois, and came to an agreement that a new translation of the bible in contemporary english language was greatly needed. What is the difference between the new international bible. This version of the bible was introduced in 1970, and it got updated two years ago. This is the third official english translation of the bible and was conceived due to issues against the two earlier translations. In 1611, the translators of the kjv used the best resources available to them at that time. The authorized king james version, on the other hand, is the christian bible translation penned by the church of england in 1611. King james version kjv new american standard bible nasb refer to. The initial vision for the project was provided by a single individual an engineer working with general electric in seattle by the name of howard. Niv stands for the new international version, and it happens to be a translation of the holy bible. Your suggestions for further improvement are warmly welcomed and may be shared here. Whats the difference between various bible versions.
For the son of man is come to save that which was lost. Nov 10, 2009 the new international version niv of the holy bible is the result of work by over a hundred scholars. Please note that these are only whole verses that the niv deletes. The publisher of this version of the bible is biblica that grants the rights to separate firms in us and uk.
King james version kjv compared to new american standard. The committee on bible translation cbt, the team of translators responsible for the new international version niv bible, is composed of worldclass scholars and leaders in their respective fields. Now in an easytouse app with the following features. Table documenting 15 major bible words removed in the new versions. King james version but if ye do not forgive, neither will your father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses. King james version kjv kjv therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. The new international version, niv,holy bible and the new king james version holy bible, nkjv,are both considered quality translations. When comparing the niv with the king james version kjv, it would seem that there are some verses missing in the niv and other trusted translations such. Study bible verses using niv, kjv, esv, and all versions found on one page. King james version of the bible vs the new international.
We also have available volunteer activities for those interested in joining the team and supporting this. The teacher was a doctor of science and a former atheist. The niv is the second mostread version of the bible in the united states, after the king james bible. The new king james version is not just a king james bible without the thees and the thous. The sceptre shall not depart from judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until shiloh come. How does the king james version of the bible compare to. On 11 july 2015, musician erica campbell shared a meme on facebook claiming that 45 complete verses and 64,575 words had been removed from the new international version bible niv. Both the kjv and niv are like every other version of the bible, simply translations. After the protestant reformation, the scriptures were being made widely available. The nkj is more subtle in its mistranslations than other versions, so from that standpoint, it is more dangerous. The king james bible new international version niv. King james i of england summoned the hampton court conference to create this version of the bible.
The niv bible was produced by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. Im going to generalize, but if the king james translators had instead lived in the 1970s, its not inconceivable that they would have come up with something like the niv. Even the king james version had doubts about this verse, as it provided in the original 1611 edition and still in many high quality editions a sidenote that said. The kjv was printed continuously, and with the absence of any other new translations, it eventually became the default english bible later in the seventeenth century. The niv bible is the worlds bestselling modern english bible translation. James 1, new international version niv the bible app. And his commands are not burdensome, 4 for everyone born of god overcomes the world. The new international version niv and the king james version kjv are the two most popular versions of the bible among conservative christian pastors. The new testament verses not included in modern english translations are verses of the. Niv here reduces the promise of the messiah to a nameless pronoun and. Omissions and contradictions in bible translations courtesy kjbp this table compares various verses in the kjv, niv new international version, nasb, and nwt.
The new king james version nkjv reads at a 9thgrade reading level, while the new international version niv reads at a 7thgrade level. Bible verses about encouragement therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in but those who hope in the lord will renew their strength. When comparing the niv with the king james version kjv, it would seem that there are some verses missing in the niv and other trusted translations such as the cev, csb, esv, gnb, hcsb, net, nlt, etc. King james version told us why rome made a venacular translation of the bible in the first place. Table documenting complete verses removed in the new versions.
May 10, 2017 the difference between the king james kjv and the new international version niv of the bible new life of albany ga. This table compares various verses in the kjv, niv, nasb, and nwt. Scholars generally regarded these verses as later additions to the original text. There is an ongoing debate over which version of the bible king james kjv or new international niv better interprets the word of god. The king james version remains to be highly regarded by. Authorized king james version kjv of the bible the preserved and living word of god. I saw the spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him.
And the spirit of god moved upon the face of the waters. Today there are hundreds of bible versions available each claiming to be an accurate rendering of gods holy word. A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing. Is the new international version a catholic bible answers. Our goal is for the king james bible to be available and convenient for anyone in the world to read, share, and discuss online. The king james version has remained in the hearts of the englishspeaking world for the last 400 years, helping untold numbers to. Download it for free and enjoy one of the bible s most famous translations. I use a nkjv and i think its a great bible, but he thinks it twists scriptures so i was wondering what your opinion of this is. Authorised king james bible kjb edited by david otis fuller. The kjv is by far the most popular translation of the bible among pentecostals and charismatics. Bible passage king james version kjv new international version niv notes.
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