About this episode

This episode discusses why certain verses are missing from newer Bible translations compared to the KJV and NKJV.

Why are some verses missing from the NIV, ESV, CSB, NLT, etc., in comparison to the KJV and NKJV? Why are Matthew 17:21, John 5:4, Acts 8:37, and 1 John 5:7 missing from newer translations of the Bible?

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Organizations: NIV, ESV, CSB, NLT, KJV, NKJV

Books & works: Matthew 17:21, John 5:4, Acts 8:37, 1 John 5:7

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