KJV only or NIV

I use NIV and even RSV and NLT. I don't use KJV cos it's difficult to understand, and I have read that there are better translations now as we have better manuscripts and moreover languages change so I think we need to adapt to the changing linguistic structure without changing the meaning of the text.

I use the KJV also myself. I was always brought up that the KJV was the only true bible. Dont know about the other bibles because I dont use them. But, I think that all the bibles are ok as long as they have gods words in them.

Most of the time I like KJV. Sometimes I'll read NIV, but I agree that KJV represents God's Word the best.

Hi babyfirefighter, I was brought up with the KJV as well, but I think the other versions are just as good. I read King James because I love the language of that day, but many of the younger people can understand the other versions better, and I guess that is the important thing in the end. Blessings.

KJV is the only one I read. I have been shown evidence by preachers where some things have been omitted from the newer versions. One incident of this is in the first part of Luke if I remember correctly. The KJV speaks of the blood of Christ...the newer versions omit the reference to the blood in this case...there are other examples I could list once I researched them again to find them. I would have to say that I agree for the most part that the KJV is the only true bible...

I like the NIV although I was raised on KJV. I think the NIV is easier to read and God speaks to me no matter what bible it is. I believe man can not change what God lays on ones heart. So, the truth will still be heard regardless of the translation.

While I would not go so far as to say the King James version is the only true Bible in English, I do prefer that version. I do not need any translation into "modern english" I already know how to read thee and thou, etc. If any Bible works for a person, then that is the best Bible for them