: Replaces obsolete words (e.g., "thee" and "thou" become "you") and updates grammar while preserving the KJV’s traditional sentence structure.
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: Its "middle ground" approach may still feel slightly formal or "stiff" compared to contemporary versions like the NIV. : Replaces obsolete words (e
: Uses italicized words to clearly identify text added by translators for grammatical clarity that was not in the original Hebrew or Greek. : Some reviewers note occasional "wooden" phrasing where
: Some reviewers note occasional "wooden" phrasing where literalism was prioritized over flow. Verdict
: Unlike most modern translations that use the Critical Text, the NKJV New Testament remains based on the Textus Receptus . However, it uniquely includes extensive footnotes highlighting variations found in the Majority and Critical Texts.
: Some scholars prefer translations based on older Alexandrian manuscripts rather than the Textus Receptus .