Scripture Verse

King James Bible

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 Matthew 17:21

Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting. KJV

This verse is NOT in the NIV.

It may be that the powers behind the NIV do not want you to know this powerful weapon against Satan. (?)

Matthew 18:11

For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. KJV

This verse is NOT in the NIV

Perhaps someday the powers behind the NIV may want you to believe someone else (antichrist) came to save you.

Isaiah 14:12

How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! KJV

How have you fallen from heaven, O morning star, son of the dawn! You have been cast down to the earth, you who once laid low the nations! NIV

NIV says it was Jesus Christ who was cast out of heaven. Jesus Christ is the morning star. See Revelation 22:16 KJV or the inconsistent NIV.

Isaiah 26:3

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. KJV

You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. NIV

In the NIV, one's mind can apparently be on anything, just be steadfast (steady) in your thoughts. In the KJV we know "thee" to be the Lord.

Jeremiah 6:16

Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein. KJV

This is what the Lord says: "Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, 'We will not walk in it.'" NIV

NIV says walk in the "good way," but does not tell you that the old paths are the good way, but suggests the "ancient paths" or pagan ways are best. Look again at KJV. Stand "in the ways" that would be the ways of God. NIV with "crossroads" suggest many different ways.

Micah 5:2

But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting. KJV

"But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times." NIV

The NIV's use of "from ancient times" suggests a beginning. John 1:1-2 tells us Jesus was already "in the beginning with God."

Matthew 5:44

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; KJV

But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. NIV

For a person to "do good to them that hate you" is one of the signs of true love, and can only be done with the help of the Holy Spirit. NIV leaves this admonition out.

Matthew 6:13

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. KJV

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. NIV

We can escape "the evil one" and still fall into plenty of evil. Also the NIV rejected an opportunity to praise God and acknowledge Him as all powerful.

Matthew 16:23

But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offense unto me: for thou savorest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men. KJV

Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men." NIV

Dictionary defines "stumbling block"- an obstacle or impediment. "offense" is defined - any violation of a moral or social code. There are NO obstacles or impediments that would hinder Jesus Christ! To imply such is blasphemy!

Matthew 18:22

Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. KJV

Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times." NIV

There is a limit to the forgiveness in the NIV. Better keep count.

Matthew 23:14

Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows houses, and for a pretense make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation. KJV

This verse is NOT in the NIV.

Possibly the powers behind the NIV see this as too harsh a language for so profitable a business.

Matthew 27:35

And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots. KJV

When they had crucified him, they divided up his clothes by casting lots. NIV

It may be that the powers behind the NIV do not want you to know that the Prophets of old times ACCURATELY prophesied of the future.

Mark 9:29

And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting. KJV

Hr replied, "This kind can come out only by prayer." NIV

No Power in the partial truth of the NIV. Satan can continue unhindered.

Mark 9:44

Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

This verse is NOT in the NIV

You need to know this! It may be that the powers behind the NIV are hiding truth from innocent folks.

Mark 10:21

Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me. KJV

Jesus looked at him and loved him. "One thing you lack," he said. "Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." NIV

No cross to bear in the NIV.

Mark 10:24

And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! KJV

The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said again, "Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God!" NIV

Perhaps the powers behind the NIV would like for you to believe that everyone with any material wealth will have to part with it to enter Heaven. This is not what Jesus is saying. He is referring to those who TRUST in their wealth.

Mark 11:26

But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses. KJV

This verse is NOT in the NIV.

The NIV is withholding vital information regarding your Salvation!

Mark 15:28

And the Scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was numbered with the transgressors. KJV

This verse is NOT in the NIV.

The NIV turned down an opportunity to proclaim the inerrancy of the Old Testament Scriptures and Prophets. Which would only strengthen ones faith that Jesus Christ is who He claims to be.

Luke 1:1

Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us. KJV

Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us. NIV

The NIV makes no mention as to the things that they BELIEVED. There is a big difference in things being fulfilled and things being believed.

Luke 1:15

For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb. KJV

for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from birth. NIV

The NIV presents as though the wine etc. has to be locked up to keep him from it. Also in the NIV John did not get the Holy Ghost until later - at birth. KJV says he received the Holy Ghost BEFORE birth!

Luke 4:18

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the broken-hearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised. KJV

"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed. NIV

No healing for the broken-hearted in the NIV

Luke 9:56

For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another village. KJV

and they went to another village. NIV

Once again the powers behind the NIV do not want you to know who REALLY came to save you. Or is it maybe that they don't want you to know you need saving?

Luke 11:2-4

And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. 3 Give us day by day our daily bread. 4 And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive everyone that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. KJV

He said to them, "When you pray, say: "'Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, 3 Give us each day our daily bread. 4 Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation." NIV

Who, or what ,would the NIV have you pray to? Where is the one they call "Father?" Whose will be done? The KJV makes it clear that we are to pray to God in heaven and ask His will be done.

John 6:47

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life. KJV

I tell you the truth, he who believes has everlasting life. NIV

The NIV don't care WHAT you believe, just believe. Satan believes, but is condemned to Hell.

John 14:16

And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever; KJV

And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever. NIV

KJV says to PRAY for Comforter. NIV says ASK for a Counselor.

Acts 8:37

And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. KJV

This verse is NOT in the NIV.

The KJV is giving us the requirements to being baptized. Once again the NIV is withholding vital information.

Acts 24:6

Who also hath gone about to profane the temple: whom we took, and would have judged according to our law. KJV

and even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him. NIV

The NIV does not reveal their intentions as to what will be done with him. What about a legal trial?

Acts 24:7

But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great violence took him away out of our hands. KJV

This verse is NOT in the NIV.

Perhaps the powers behind the NIV do not want to advertise that evil can be overpowered.

Romans 8:1

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. KJV

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, NIV

No wonder we see so many following their own way, the NIV leaves one with the impression that it is not necessary to abandon the flesh and it's desires.

Romans 8:28

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. KJV

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. NIV

The NIV translation may not be incorrect, but certainly lacks the individual assurance of the KJV

Romans 16:24

The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. KJV

This verse is NOT in the NIV

The NIV missed another opportunity to mention Jesus Christ as Lord, and ask His blessing on the church.

Romans 16:27

To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen. KJV

To the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen. NIV

The KJV makes it plain there is none wise but God. The NIV leaves the door open to acknowledge other "god's" but admits only one of them is wise. This also leaves the door open to allow for "wise" people perhaps. (?)

Galatians 4:7

Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ. KJV

So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, God has made you also an heir. NIV

The NIV is attempting to by-pass Christ here. We are heirs ONLY through Christ. No other way!

Ephesians 3:9

And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world has been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: KJV

and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things. NIV

Once again the NIV would have you believe you can by-pass Jesus Christ. See John 1:3

Ephesians 3:14

For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, KJV

For this reason I kneel before the father, NIV

The NIV would have you kneel before father who? They also again neglect and attempt to by-pass Jesus Christ!

Philippians 1:16

The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: KJV

The latter do so in love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. NIV

The NIV switches verses 16 and 17.

Philippians 1:17

but the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defense of the gospel. KJV

The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains. NIV

The NIV footnote states: "Some late manuscripts have verses 16 and 17 in reverse order." Yes, all the manuscripts have it as the KJV uses, EXCEPT for the TWO manuscripts used by Rome, and are used by all new translations.

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. KJV

I can do everything through him who gives me strength. NIV

Who is the "him" in the NIV? Is it the anti-Christ, Satan, or whom? You fill in the blank. This is dangerous folks.

Colossians 1:2

To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. KJV

To the holy and faithful brothers in Christ at Colosse: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. NIV

The NIV seldom passes up the opportunity to ignore and by-pass Jesus Christ, as they have done here.

Colossians 1:14

In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: KJV

in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. NIV

The powers behind the NIV know that there can be NO redemption or forgiveness of sins without the blood of Jesus Christ! Why are they keeping this information from you?

Colossians 3:6

For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: KJV

Because of these the wrath of God is coming. NIV

The NIV is withholding vital information again, a warning against disobedience!

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Abstain from all appearance of evil. KJV

Avoid every kind of evil. NIV

Big difference here! One can be innocent of wrongdoing, but be in a situation that makes it APPEAR he is guilty. The KJV wants us to avoid even LOOKING guilty as well being guilty

1 Timothy 3:16

And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. KJV

Beyond all question, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in a body, was vindicated by the Spirit , was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory. NIV

The NIV leaves us wondering "whose body" did Christ appear in? Also says He was "vindicated by the Spirit" Although this word can be used here, it is not the best word to convey Christ's' complete innocence. To be Vindicated leaves a hint of guilt. A very different meaning than being "justified" which is to "be free from guilt or blame." The NIV also tells us Christ was taken up "in glory," or majestically we could say, but where did He go? We find the answer in the KJV, He went "INTO glory!"

1 Timothy 5:9

Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man. KJV

No widow may be put on the list of widows unless she is over sixty, has been faithful to her husband, NIV

The NIV does not care how many "husbands" she has had, but the KJV makes it clear, "one man."

2 Timothy 3:17

That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. KJV

so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. NIV

The Greek meaning of "perfect" is "to be completely qualified. To be what they are supposed to be so they may serve their intended purpose." The KJV suggests "being sent" while the NIV suggests "going on one's own."

James 5:16

Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. KJV

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. NIV

Folks the NIV does not tell the whole story. The Greek word "Energo" is correctly translated by the KJV as "effectual fervent" and means: "the inspired prayer wrought by the power of the Holy Spirit." Any prayer that comes about by the Holy Spirit is much more powerful than any we can muster on our own. You need to know this!

2 Peter 1:21

For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. KJV

For prophecy never had it's origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. NIV

The NIV does not tell you these were HOLY men. Also the NIV reads like the Holy Spirit was pulling them along in a cart or some such thing. These men were moved in their spirits!

1 John 5:7

For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. KJV

For there are three that testify: NIV

The NIV does not tell you where these three "testify," who they are, or the fact that "these three are one."

1 John 5:8

And there are three that bear witness in earth, the spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one. KJV

the Spirit, the water and the blood; and the three are in agreement.

The NIV leaves out much vital information in verses 7 & 8. Among other things missing is the fact that these three are "one." This description in the NIV is NOT the God of the Bible!!

Revelation 13:1

And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. KJV

And the dragon stood on the shore of the sea. And I saw a beast coming out of the sea. He had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on his horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. NIV

In the KJV we are told that John, the author of Revelation, stood upon the sand. The NIV disputes this, saying it was Satan who stood on the shore. Two VERY different statements.

Revelation 13:10

He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and faith of the saints. KJV

If anyone is to go into captivity, into captivity he will go. If anyone is to be killed with the sword, with the sword he will be killed. This calls for patient endurance and faithfulness on the part of the saints. NIV

The KJV is talking about consequences of actions and the fact that God will repay. It is an encouragement to those faithful that Satan will not always have free reign. The NIV on the other hand seems to be saying that whatever has been decided, will be carried out. Who decided? The "court?" The "council?" You can be sure the Anti-Christ is lurking behind the scenes.

Revelation 14:1

And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Zion, and with him a hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father's name written in their foreheads. KJV

Then I looked, and there before me was the Lamb, standing on Mount Zion, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his Father's name written on their foreheads. NIV

KJV states they had ONE name in their foreheads, God's name. The NIV states there were TWO names, the name of the Lamb, and God's name. Now if they would tell us; "Who is this 'Lamb' of the NIV?"

Revelation 15:3

And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvelous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints, KJV

and sang the song of Moses the servant of God and the song of the Lamb: "Great and marvelous are your deeds, Lord God Almighty Just and true are your ways, King of the ages. NIV

In the KJV the "Lord God Almighty" is King of His people, the saints. In the NIV there is not mentioned a king of the saints, only a "king of the ages." Sounds like God's time of authority has passed with the ages, and he rules over no one today.

kjv vrs. niv

                                         Here, only the NIV is being compared with the KJV.  However, all

                                         modern translations such as the ERV, NASB,  NKJV, etc. are very 

                                         comparable to the NIV.