Bible Version Runoff: KJV vs. ESV

[Stephen L Smith]

The differences (as far as I know) are (very) minor corrections. The same happened to the KJV (corrections over time, alterations in spelling). I would think there are far more and substantial differences in various KJV texts (some of which also have had the Apocrypha, including the original edition), but I don't expect anyone to stipulate which version of the KJV they prefer, nor do I think it is a bad thing that there have been so many variants (with margin notes, without etc).

I don't think it would be a good idea to have a translation and then freeze it in perpetuity, regardless of corrections that should be made. Now if the ESV is sneakily migrating toward a bad translation through these various changes, that's reason for concern. If it is correcting based on more studies made in translation or for clarification or to remove awkward wording, that's a good thing. Some of the Puritans likewise wanted to revise the KJV and make it even better.

Well said Logan

 

[One Little Nail]

I think we can stop the Contest now, with the KJB the clear winner on 41 votes

 

[Stephen L Smith]

I think we can stop the Contest now, with the KJB the clear winner on 41 votes

Do we determine truth by counting noses??

 

[Sovereign Grace]

+1 for the KJV


We're up 42-40...close the polls..

BTW, I also have an ESV study bible, but I spend 95+% of my time studying with the KJV....It's what I prefer....though I hate the KJVO's.......not them personally, just their stance...and not their posture, but their belief....not their belief on salvation, but about the KJV being the only true english version and all others being corrupted....

 

[Free Christian]

.not them personally, just their stance...and not their posture

Glad you clarified that point Willis. I would have been walking backwards and forwards past a mirror for hours on end trying to rectify the problem if you hadn't!

 

[ProtestantBankie]

The KJV.

Although the most expensive Bible I've ever owned is an English Standard Version with a lovely binding.

 

[Gesetveemet]

Do we determine truth by counting noses??

 

[DMcFadden]

I think we can stop the Contest now, with the KJB the clear winner on 41 votes

Do we determine truth by counting noses??

Only when they are able to sniff out truth.

 

[gkterry]

Add another for the KJV.


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[Bill The Baptist]

We currently have 95 votes. I say we shut it down at 100 and call it official.

 

[KSon]

Unless it is 50/50, then we must allow for the 101st to declare a winner.

 

[Bill The Baptist]

Well it looks like it is official. The KJV pulls off a slim victory as the preferred version here on the PB. 403 years old and still going strong.