The King James version of the Bible is an excellent translation.  It is based on thousands of manuscripts that agree with each other, rather than on the corrupt manuscripts, which are the basis of most of the modern versions of the Bible.

In my opinion, it is the best, widely available, English version of the scriptures.  It is the English translation that I use and that I recommend to others.  However, it is not perfect.
Few people know that the translators of the King James version of the Bible were working under constraints.  The translators had to agree to certain rules.  One of which was that the names used in earlier English versions of the Bible were not to be changed.  The translation or transliteration of many proper names used in the King James version are easily proven to be far from the actual names of Biblical characters.  

In addition, King James translators were required not to change many disputed words.  One example is the fact that the word “church,” based on the Old English word “cirice” (the house of a god) could not be changed to the word “congregation” (an assembly of believers).  Because of that, many people today, when the scriptures are speaking of  “the body of Christ” think that it is referring to a place that one goes.

There are many well meaning people, knowing of the corruption in the modern versions of the Bible, who insist that the King James version of the Bible is perfect.  Not having had the opportunity to examine the all of the details regarding the translation, they add fuel to the fire of those attempting to discredit the King James version of the Bible.   Through the selection of isolated instances, easily proven to have minor imperfections,  those who would like to set aside the King James attempt to make King James advocates, who say that it is perfect, look foolish.  In many instances they have successfully done so; persuading many that adherence to the time tested King James version is totally unfounded.   

This is tragic.   

The King James version must be defended only to the extent that it can be defended, not allowing others to make it’s advocates look foolish; for it is the best widely available English version of the scriptures that we have.    

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