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Introduction to KJP

This KJP {King James Paraphrase} version is intended to be merely a small update in the tradition of the updates compiled between 1611 A.D. and 1769 A.D.. Only changes which will make the King James version more readable to today's society will be made. There is no attempt being made here to “correct” the so-called “errors” of the King James Bible. It is my opinion that the King James version of the Bible is the most accurate translation ever compiled. Nor would I pretend to compare my work with the work of those noble scholars who utilized the best texts of Hebrew, Greek and multiple other languages available in their days. Having examined arguments from numerous sources I have come to the following conclusions: First, the vast majority of “modern” translations are based on corrupted Hebrew and Greek texts which have in fact been mutilated by ungodly men. Second, the Authorized King James version itself while it is primarily based on the Hebrew Ben Chayyim Masoritic Text and the Greek Received texts, does in fact depart from those texts for reasons and/or manuscripts which are unknown to us today. Third, the King James version we use today has itself been updated a number of times between 1611 A.D. and 1769 A.D and since. The first of those updates were made by individuals who actually worked on the original 1611 A.D. text. In none of those updates was there a reason or an attempt to “correct” the original, but merely to make the text more readable mostly by updating spelling of words. Fourth, modern translations frequently leave out words, merely to shorten the text for cheaper publication costs. Luke 9:54-56 is a good example, where most modern translations leave out Jesus' answer to His disciples altogether. In some cases such as John 7:8-10 modern translations leave out the word “yet” when Jesus said He was not going “yet” up to the feast of the passover – modern translations leave out the word “yet” making Jesus a liar – saying He's not going up to the feast. Countless other changes are equally disturbing. My goal here, is merely to make the the Word of God easier for the current generation to read. Nor is there any attempt to use “correct” English grammar at the expense of accuracy in translation I am placing the King James version in parallel with this King James Paraphrase so that all changes can be readily seen by everyone and keeping it in parallel for reference purposes. For more information see my article Holy Bible vs New Age Bibles. and Examples of Missing Words and Verses of Scripture in Modern Translations

Note on word changes: In order to make the text more readable to this present generation, some words have been replaced. In some cases the order of words has been changed. While it is true that any such changes may not grasp the full meaning of the original – this fact is equally true for All translations.

Page numbering used here includes a decimal numbering system with the book number to the left of the decimal and page numbers and chapters within the book to the right of the decimal. Books are numbered by their order in the King James Version.

Where the word LORD or GOD is in all caps it is the name of the Lord {Jehovah, Yahweh}. I have retained that convention from the Authorized King James version and inserted {Jehovah} so that there is no question that it is the Name of the Lord.

Dates given: *0000AH/C-4042BC/U-4004BC - AH (Anno Hominis - year of man) C-BC based on Dr. Cooper's work, U-BC based on Archbishop Usher (traditional) See World Timeline of Biblical History at http://www.TheWordNotes.com The '*' asterisk shows where in the text the date is referenced.

Copyright Notice:

This text is being compiled for public domain. It may be freely quoted and/or published in part or in whole in any medium and in any forum with the express understanding that it is FREE to all. Any attempt to restrict the free use of this material is in violation of this agreement and voids the use of any part of this material in totality. It may be published privately or commercially on the conditions that it is published merely as a convenience to the reader and no attempt is made by anyone or any legal entity to restrict the free access to or use of this material. No changes to the text may be made without express written consent of Sonny Stephens or his designated legal trustees.

Finally, if a complete book or more is published, this page, or one containing the substance of this page and specifically stating that there are no restrictions on the use of the text itself must be affixed to the beginning of the document prior to any actual scripture.

Your brother in Christ,

Sonny Stephens <>< http://www.TheWordNotes.com Project begun – February, 2005

The King James Version used in parallel here is the 1769 version as provided on http://www.e-sword.net. The following note comes from http://www.crossway.org concerning the red-letter edition “The first red-letter New Testament was published in 1899, and the first red-letter Bible followed two years later (in 1901).”

Statement of Belief

It is my personal conviction that

(1) Every single word of scripture is important.

(2) That the scriptures say what they mean, and mean what they say.

(3) The scriptures are historically, scientifically, and mathematically accurate

in every detail. {Note: I am a physics, mathematics, and computer

instructor and I take this very seriously. The Equidistant Letter Sequences

as described in notes by myself and others are genuine and are not a

human fabrication. To say otherwise is a display of mathematical

ignorance and a rejection of the Creator and Author Himself.}
(4) God sent His only Son, Jesus Christ, Who was born of a virgin, Who lived and

died as fully God and fully man. Who arose from the dead and is seated at the

right hand of our heavenly Father. He has purchased salvation for all who

would accept Him as their personal Lord and Saviour. And He's coming back

again to first call His children home, then to return with them to reign upon

this present earth for 1000 years.

(5) Those who pridefully reject God's free gift of salvation through His only Son,

Jesus Christ, will spend all eternity in Hell as the scriptures plainly teach.

(6) Anyone who does not hold to these minimal convictions is disqualified from

participating in any way in the publication of any translation or paraphrase of

scriptures.