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(Christian Study Topics<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the early 20th century until today many new English Bible Translations have been produced. The biggest argument for the new translations is that the old English translation(s) is difficult to read due to the fact that many of the words and phrases used then are no longer used now. The argument goes, a modern translation is needed so the Bible can be better understood by today’s society. Another argument that is often made for the need of modern translations is that much has been “learned” since the days of the “old” translations (i.e. the King James Version).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately with some<\/strong> of the new translations you will find that they (revision committees, organizations, etc) change certain text to conform to their ideology of Christianity. One must remember that a slight change of words can fundamentally distort the original scriptures. Changes in some of the translations affect Christ’s deity, heaven, hell, and other subjects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another factor to consider is Copyright. According to copyright law, “To be copyrightable, a derivative work must be different enough from the original to be regarded as a “new work” or must contain a substantial amount of new material. Making minor changes or additions of little substance to a preexisting work will not qualify the work as a new version for copyright purposes.” Only the King James Version (KJV aka AKJ (Authorized King James)) and the American Standard Versions (ASV) are not under copyright (they are public domain).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, copyright holders of the English Bible translations often require permission and\/or a fee to print or duplicate their translations after using a certain amount of the text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Only as a matter of study<\/strong>, below are a list of 300 verses that are different in the seven most popular Bible versions – compared to the King James Version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ACRONYM DESCRIPTIONS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n