For many struggling on the bible issue question, know I was once in your shoes, and thought the KJV onlyism “group” was a cult for the first few years I was saved.
Here are some things to consider if you are on the fence.
Think of all the back lash people give you, if you are a Christian, to say there is only one way to Heaven. People want multiple choice, Plan B through Z, and be free to choose whatever way works for them. And whenever they want to take that way.
That is how “Christians” who don’t have a conviction that the KJV is God’s preserved word approach the multiple bibles out there.
God is a one way God. Without an apology. If you could make the Sun, which is a million times bigger than the earth, simply by speaking it into existence, I would say you don’t have to defend yourself. Or your words.
And we should hence hang on His every Word. And not be shocked there would be enemies who are jealous, and refuse to bow the knee. The WORD of God has been attacked from the beginning with a goal to disprove, discredit, or distort what hath God said.
In a war, the first thing the enemy tries to do is to disrupt communication. To think the devil wouldn’t mess with God’s word is foolish. The first thing the devil did to Eve was to get her to doubt God’s word — YEAH HATH GOD SAID? He also changed God’s word, cast confusion, and tricked Eve to disobey God’s clear commandment. The devil hasn’t changed thousands of years later.
Every version comes out and compares itself to the KJV. Why? Why are they so determined to “dethrone” the KJV? I challenge this to you — read the KJV daily for 30 days exclusively, but be willing to ask God to show you the truth. And be willing to find the truth instead of staying right.
There is plenty of evidence for the KJV (right manuscripts, right fruit, the others have missing words, changed words, errors, etc) but it is a spiritual thing. Like salvation. i cannot convince you intellectually.
Yet, I can ask you some questions, pray for you, and share my testimony if you want some guidance. if you are a sincere seeker of truth, God will make it clear to you. if you are a scoffer and want to be the authority no matter what, then the Book will be closed to you.
Jesus is the WORD of God and the Bible is the WORD on paper. If you start changing the WORD pretty soon you have a different Jesus. MY SHEEP HEAR MY VOICE says Jesus. And when you know and love Jesus, you will hear a difference when other versions are read.
I simply don’t and cannot follow the other versions — the “voice” is different.
MJIMy