For those who use the New King James Version (NKJV) ...

[JesusFan]

Do you think it's time to update the NKJV?

No, as their textual basis source has been pretty much fixed!

 

[alexander284]

No, as their textual basis source has been pretty much fixed!

Yes, I guess you're right about that.

 

[Jerome]

One thing I really appreciate about the NKJV is the fact that the publisher (and translators) have avoided "updating" the NKJV for nearly forty years!

What?
Of course it's been updated.

 

[alexander284]

I use my trusty old KJV 95% of the time, but I do like the NKJV for comparison. I find it better in some areas, but not as good in others. I love the fact that the NKJV capitalizes "Him" "He", etc. when talking about Christ or God. That helps clarity. Overall, I like it.

Yes, and I do like having supplied words italicized.

 

[alexander284]

For those who use (and like) the NKJV ...

What are some of the features you like most about the NKJV?

And what advantages do you see in using the NKJV, as opposed to the KJV, as one's "primary" Bible translation?

One thing I like about the NKJV is that they didn't go overboard when it came to updating archaic language. The translators were very measured and judicious, in that regard.

 

[JesusFan]

One thing I like about the NKJV is that they didn't go overboard when it came to updating archaic language. The translators were very measured and judicious, in that regard.

Its best feature to me is when it gives to us alternate readings from the CT/MT

 

[alexander284]

Its best feature to me is when it gives to us alternate readings from the CT/MT

Agreed. However, take away those features, and you still have an excellent Bible translation in the main text.

 

[JesusFan]

Agreed. However, take away those features, and you still have an excellent Bible translation in the main text.

Agreed, if one wanted to stay KjvO, would be the one to use!

 

[alexander284]

Agreed, if one wanted to stay KjvO, would be the one to use!

For those who favor the Textus Receptus and the Majority Text, it's a great blessing, I'm sure.

 

[alexander284]

I believe the NKJV is a fine translation and, perhaps, even underrated.

 

[37818]

One important verse the NKJV is one translation that translated it correctly.
Luke 2:2, ". . . This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. . . ."
.

 

[alexander284]

One important verse the NKJV is one translation that translated it correctly.
Luke 2:2, ". . . This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. . . ."
.

Do you agree with the lists that state the NKJV is written at a seventh grade reading comprehension level?

 

[37818]

Do you agree with the lists that state the NKJV is written at a seventh grade reading comprehension level?

I do not know.

 

[RipponRedeaux]

One important verse the NKJV is one translation that translated it correctly.
Luke 2:2, ". . . This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. . . ."
.

(This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) NIV

 

[Earth Wind and Fire]

Your estrogen level is quite high.

Or is it that you’ve depleted your testosterone and are running on empty!?!

 

[RipponRedeaux]

Or is it that you’ve depleted your testosterone and are running on empty!?!

I was speaking of his queer talk at the time.

 

[Earth Wind and Fire]

So you are then accusing him of being a homosexual? Think, does Christ want that reaction to a brother?!?

 

[RipponRedeaux]

So you are then accusing him of being a homosexual? Think, does Christ want that reaction to a brother?!?

You obviously are out of the loop. So it's best to drop it.

 

[Earth Wind and Fire]

You obviously are out of the loop. So it's best to drop it.

Done

 

[37818]

(This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) NIV

He was not Governor until 6AD. Luke reports he at this earlier date that he had governed in Syria