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Chapter two - Ángel M. Rodríguez 47Version (KJV) needs no explanation because it does not teach error as otherversions do.Revelation 22:18-19For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy ofthis book, if any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto himthe plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take awayfrom the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his partout of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things whichare written in this book.There has been much written about Bible versions. Two of the best books areThe NIV or the KJV by George Burnside and Our Authorized Bible Vindicatedby Benjamin G. Wilkinson.Did Ellen White use other versions of the Bible? Yes, on some occasions.However, she never used verses which were stated incorrectly. Because thereare so many versions out today, the Lord is stressing that our safety is instaying with the KJV.Many complain that the KJV language is difficult to understand. When a personprays for the guidance of the Holy Spirit before reading the KJV, He will helpthat person to understand it. It has worked for the last generation and manybefore that, and it will work until Jesus returns.God says:Manuscript Releases, Vol. 20, p. 170My brethren in the Lord, I am instructed to say that you must raise thestandard of piety and truth and holiness higher, still higher. Comparescripture with scripture. Encourage the people to study their Bibles.Nearly all have the common version, and the words are so simple andplain that all who read may understand. Let the Scriptures be read freelyin the family and in the pulpit. The men who wrote the books of the Biblewere inspired of God, and the words of Holy Writ are for our admonition,upon whom the ends of the world are come.The “common version” or the “Authorized Version” was the standard in EllenWhite’s day. When she quoted the Bible and it did not mention the version, itwas the KJV. She also recommended using that version, not others, from thepulpit.SummationIs the issue other languages or which version the Author prefers? For theminority of sincere Christians who do not have the KJV, particularly in theirlanguage, remember that the Lord only holds us accountable for what we knowor are able to know.ConclusionThe King James Version (KJV) needs no explanation because it does not teacherror as other versions do. Even though Ellen White used a few differentversions on occasion, she never used verses which were stated incorrectly.The KJV was the standard in Ellen White’s day and she recommended using itfrom the pulpit. Is the KJV too difficult to understand? No. When a person prays