# KJV Only: please explain

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**Created:** [September 11, 2024, 1:17am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/kjv-only-please-explain/2579 "2024-09-11T01:17:27Z")\
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When the NIV came out, there was a backlash from people who considered the KJV to be the real Bible, the NIV and others were products of Satan.

I have not heard this in a long time, but if you adhere to it, I would like to hear your explanation why.

I think of the King James as the “In Other Words” translation, since pastors read the scriptures then try to explain it.