King James Version (KJV)

The King James Version is an English translation for the Church of England completed in 1611. This version is also called the Authorized Version (AV).

Example verses

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.

Genesis 1:1-2 | KJV | creation Spirit heaven

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
he leadeth me beside the still waters.

Psalm 23:1-2 | KJV | blessing rest dependence

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Jeremiah 29:11 | KJV | planning blessing hope

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

John 3:16 | KJV | mercy eternal life faith

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Philippians 4:13 | KJV | God strength protection