Holy bible King James Version 59.0

In 1604, King James I of England granted authorization for the commencement of a new English translation of the Bible. Completed in 1611, this translation emerged a mere 85 years following the initial English rendition of the New Testament by Tyndale in 1526. Widely known as the Authorized Version or the King James Version, it expeditiously became the benchmark for English-speaking Protestants. Over the course of the past four centuries, its eloquent language and rhythmic prose have exerted a profound influence on literature. At Bible Gateway, the King James Version available corresponds to the 1987 printing and remains in the public domain within the United States.