MAY 11

Acts 17:11
Memorise 2 Peter 1:20
“…no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation”

WHY DO WE USE THE KING JAMES BIBLE VERSION (II)?

Today’s Scripture reference describes how the Berean Christians always compared what they heard with the Scriptures to help them discern truth from error. What they did reflects a deep sense of reverence that they had for God’s Word. It also showed that they gave God’s Word the highest level of regard and authority. Because of their attitude towards it, they were steadfast in the faith.

The KJV translators too were men who had a deep sense of reverence towards God. They cherished every jot and tittle of God’s Word and held them in very high regard. They would not and dared not handle God’s Word carelessly. In the work of translating the scriptures from the original languages to English, 54 men, many of whom were distinguished scholars and expert linguists, divided themselves into 6 committees which met at Oxford, Cambridge and Westminster to do the work. It was indeed the providential hand of God to arrange such a translational work to take place in that particular era of scholasticism, godliness and devotion.

While it is possible that a revision of the KJV could take place that would replace the KJV as we know it today, the possibility of putting together a task force with people of intellectual and spiritual caliber equal to that of the 1611 translation team in this day and age would be so remote as to render this highly improbable. Such was the quality of the translational work done in 1611 that it might never be replicated.

Dear Teen, it is the responsibility of every English speaking Christian today who loves God’s Word to be as the Berean Christians. We must not only search the Scriptures to know the truth, but also to diligently search out the most faithful English translation of God’s Word. The 1611 translators, with God’s guidance and providence, took extreme care and caution with translating the scriptures to ensure that the highest level of accuracy was attained without introducing of any of their own personal thoughts or opinions, as taught in 2 Peter 1:20. This is why the KJV is the only English translation that can be considered the very Word of God, the only one worthy to be used by every faithful believer.

Thought: Satan first twisted God’s Word in the Garden of Eden. He continues to do so today through the MEVs.
Prayer: Lord, grant us wisdom and discernment such that we Your sheep can know Your voice, always.