Counterarguments to "KJV-only"?
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Some people believe the King James Version of the Bible is the only version English-speakers should be using, as it is the only inspired translation. (This is referred to as "KJV-onlyism.")
Basically, the KJV-only position is that:
- The Bible is God's word
- God promises to preserve His word
* E.G., [Psalm 12:7 (read this article)](http://www.kjvtoday.com/home/does-the-second-them-in-psalm-127-refer-to-gods-words)
- This preservation is accomplished via a perfect translation (one per language)
- The KJV is His perfect, preserved translation in the English language
- The reason other English Bibles differ from the KJV is because those other Bibles have been tainted by sin and error
**What are the main counterarguments to this view?**
I am specifically looking for answers which would be convincing to an English-speaking Protestant with a high view of Scripture.
Asked by Jas 3.1
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Jun 17, 2012, 02:08 AM
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