More info on the new versions table documenting over 300 verses changed in the new versions. Since the kjv text was completed in the early 1600s, we have discovered manuscripts of the bible that are older and believed to be more accurate than the handful used to translate the kjv. Your servants have taken a census of men of war who are in our charge, and no man of us is missing. List of new testament verses not included in modern. When the king james bible of 1611 came out, the verse was removed.
If you search the newer translations you will quickly notice that john 5. January 21, 2019 webservant upon comparing the kjv king james bible with your nasb new american standard bible, or niv new international version, you will find that the two latter translations are missing verses found in the kjv. Bible verses related to missing someone from the king james version kjv by relevance. I put missing in parenthesis because many scholars would say that they arent missing at all, but rather, the bibles that have them like the kjv added them when they never should have. It was a prophecy from the old testament proclaiming the deity of christ.
Are there any verses missing from the nkjv that are in the kjv. It doesnt prove the kjv to be correct, it just presupposes that the kjv must be correct and then indicts modern translations for differing from the kjv. Jul 14, 2015 i guess i should say, there is not a crusade towards altering the bible that crossways esv and the original niv are part of. Every one of these missing verses were not part of the original manuscripts. This table is a very small sampling of contradictory verses, not an exhaustive one. Aug 19, 2019 doreen virtue explores the theories and history behind the missing bible verses allegations. List of new testament verses not included in modern english. What is the niv bible and why is it missing verses.
Its true that there are differences between the king james bible and the niv new international version bible, but parts of this rumor are misleading or disputed. The omissions are underlined in the comparative verses. The king james version kjv of the bible was published in 1611 and was based upon analysing multiple previous copies of bibles and manuscripts available at the time. The english standard version esv bible study tools and. Quick comparison of bible versions it is often said that all bible versions are basically the same, that their differences are just minor wording changes. Why does the niv bible omit or have missing verses.
I looked up the missing verses and there was something i could not believe. The kjv onlyist will often site a list of missing verses in translations as proof that the kjv is the correct bible. Beware of the modern english version mev by david j. In all situations remember, he is our almighty god. Did harpercollins remove 45 complete verses from the niv. As the king passed by, he cried to the king and said, your servant went out into the midst of the battle. Truth is found when we prayerfully study all the bible verses collectively with gods assistance. Feb 26, 2020 the short answer is no and and why or what does it matter. For the son of man is come to save that which was lost. Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting. Here is a whole series of lecture on bible translations by dan wallace, that answers this. The missing verses are primarily the song of praise by the three young men in the fiery furnace, which is quite lengthy, so i understand the omissions in the. While giving a lesson yesterday, i was trying to demonstrate some of the textual differences in the kjv compared to other versions.
Rate 5 stars rate 4 stars rate 3 stars rate 2 stars rate 1 star. This is just a sample of the many verses in the nasb that change the word of god dealing with the virgin birth of christ, the deity of christ, the infallibility of the bible, salvation by faith, the trinity, and many other areas of. The good news translation that i have called the ultimate catholic student bible, only has 30 verses, as does the kjv and others i have seen. It is a matter of determining, through careful research and textual science, what content was most likely part of the original manuscripts of the bible. A total of 17 single verses are missing from the bible used by jehovahs witnesses. Read the following comparison between the king james version and the bestselling modern bible translation, the new international version, and then decide for yourself whether or not this is true. This table compares various verses in the kjv, niv, nasb, and nwt.
Why does the niv have 16 missing verses from the bible. The verses in question are not found in the older manuscripts when compared to manuscripts written at a later date. Take a look at the book for teens bible, which is based upon the new living translation, not one mention is made of the blood of jesus in the section on salvation through jesus christ page a47. Missing verses regarding the missing verses, the 1984 niv either never had them, included them only in the footnotes, or slapped brackets around them with the note the most reliable early manuscripts and other ancient witnesses do not have. The mysterious case of missing scripture grace to you.
For a more thorough explanation of those verses, see the got questions article. Missing verses as a guide the kjv onlyist will often site a list of missing verses in translations as proof that the kjv is the correct bible. Various contradictions and omissions in bible translations. The inference is that the other translations are inferior or not the correct bible.
Kjv king james version of 1611 translated from the greek textus receptus niv new international version published in palos heights illinois in1978 nasb ryrie study bible from moody press first off i would like to list the verses that i have so far found totally omitted or bracketed in the niv and nasb. The reason is that the modern versions are made from more reliable manuscripts than the kjv, which was made from 10th century codex. The missing parts of the king james bible the lost books. Here is information about why certain bible versions contain some verses while others do not. The new testament verses not included in modern english translations are verses of the new. I put missing in parenthesis because many scholars would say that they arent missing at all, but rather, the bibles that have them like the kjv added them when they never should have been included in the bible in the first place. To just say that modern scholars removed the verses simply because the verses are present in the kjv assumes from the beginning that the kjv is the ultimate standard. The 1611 edition of the king james bible slightly altered the chapter and verse divisions, and all modern english translations followed suit. Feb 28, 2019 missing verses in kjv posted in bug swatters mac. Understandably, they want to know why the nivs regular text doesnt include this verse. The short answer is no and and why or what does it matter.
Are you missing a family member or a friend who moved away. I guess i should say, there is not a crusade towards altering the bible that crossways esv and the original niv are part of. Whenever youre missing a loved one seek gods assistance for comfort. The term omitted is used when either the phrase or the verse in question is omitted. This should be enough to show there are very real and substantial textual differences between the king james bible and the esv. And because the king james bible is based on later manuscripts, such verses became part of the bible traditon in englishspeaking lands.
This is one of the most important verses in the bibleluke 4. And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, and he was numbered with the transgressors. Missing verses in the esv why arent these verses in my bible. Although this only happened just over a hundred years ago, their existence as fully accepted scripture is. Mar 16, 2014 the new american bible 1981, 1982 edition has the book of daniel, chapter 3 with 100 verses. Why is it that different versions of the bible are missing verses.
In this video, i discuss the problems presented between the textus receptus and the critical text. It is not a matter of the newer translations missing verses, and it is not a matter of the kjv translators adding to the bible. Maybe its someone who is away just for the moment, or someone who passed away. This verse is missing from tyndales version 1534 and the geneva bible 1557. Mar 07, 2020 hello ive got another question for you. Although many lists of missing verses specifically name the niv as the version that had omitted them, these same verses were missing from the main text and mostly relegated to footnotes by the revised version of 1881, the american standard version of 1901, the revised standard version of 1947, the todays english version the good news bible. Fifty four although only 47 finished of the most highly respected theologians, linguists and academics were given this task of publishing the most accurate and comprehensive. Bible verses about all authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. Why are the newer translations of the bible missing verses. Most bibles do not have gaps at the aforementioned verses. In 1611, the translators of the kjv used the best resources available to them at that time. This is a scripture comparison of nasb and kjv bible passages, showing that the nasb was not properly translated. We might find we are holding to a handful of verses that appear to support our beliefs, while we are missing or avoiding other verses that seem to contradict them.
Feb 11, 2020 where are the socalled missing verses in the esv. Supposedly missing verses in the niv bible were simply moved to footnotes in order to distinguish between elements from older and. Upon comparing the kjv king james bible with your nasb new american standard bible, or niv new international version, you will find that the two latter translations are missing verses found in the kjv. Updated 11 months ago by isaac eichelberger information about reported missing bible verses. Bible verses about missing someone king james version. Niv bible publisher harpercollins has cut more than 64,000 words, or 45 complete verses, from the niv bible. Niv bible is missing 64,000 words, or 45 versestruth. There are 155,683 words and over 5,700 verses contained in 168 chapters now missing from the king james translation of the bible due to the exclusion of the apocrypha. Claims that the niv bible has cut 64,000 words, or 45 complete verses.
A movement called king james version only kjvo, which believes that only the king james version kjv of the bible 1611 in english is. I believe much of the confusion surrounding these verses is based upon the erroneous assumption that because a verse number is skipped in the regular body of text, that it has therefore been deleted or omitted altogether. Are there any verses missing from the nkjv that are in the. Are the niv translators taking verses out of the inspired bible text. The missing verses are primarily the song of praise by the three young men in the fiery furnace, which is quite lengthy. Missing verses in modern translations esv, niv, etc. While the kjv and the new king james version nkjv have remained largely unchanged from their seventeenth century counterparts,2. Missing verses in the esv why arent these verses in my. When comparing the niv with the king james version kjv, it would seem that there are some verses missing in the niv and other trusted translations such. King james onlyists accuse modern translators of deleting entire verses from the bible.
The kjv onlyist claims, these omissions often diminish the basic doctrines. Bible verses related to missing someone from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order john 16. Jul, 2015 supposedly missing verses in the niv bible were simply moved to footnotes in order to distinguish between elements from older and newer texts. The new american bible 1981, 1982 edition has the book of daniel, chapter 3 with 100 verses. If you compare the king james and new king james versions with the newer translations e. The niv, zondervan, harpercollins, and missing verses. So why the missing verses on your app or in your bible. When comparing the niv with the king james version kjv, it would seem that there are some verses missing in the niv and other trusted translations such as the cev, csb, esv, gnb, hcsb, net, nlt, etc. The bible was not written with chapter and verse numbers.
Doreen virtue explores the theories and history behind the missing bible verses allegations. Are the niv translators taking verses out of the inspired bible. In the new world translation, there are partial omissions made to some of their verses. In the following table ive listed all the verses that i find people have claimed to be missing from the niv. Did harpercollins remove 45 complete verses from the niv bible. Programers i contacted support about this over the phone, and i was informed that i should mention this on the forum for the programers. The blood of jesus is a taboo subject nowadays amongst many pseudochristian groups, thanks to heretics like john macarthur. There are literally hundreds of manuscripts of the new testament that have been found. Bible verses missing from the niv while it is true that the niv is easy to read and has become one of the most popular versions of the bible, there are a few bible verses missing from the niv as well as a few mistranslated verses. In fact, the first english bible to be printed with both chapter and verse numbers was the geneva bible in 1560. To avoid writing a 40 page essay on this subject, i will only cover some of the more blatant examples found in the 2001 english standard version from genesis through second samuel. The following verses are omitted from the esv bible in their entirety but are found in the textus receptus greek new testament, the text which underlies the new testament of reformationera translations.
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