King James Version
The King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, published in 1611, stands not as a single author's work but as a monumental collaboration of scholars and translators under the commission of King James I of England. This remarkable translation emerged from the desire to create a version of the Bible that was accessible to English-speaking Christians, reflecting the beauty of the original texts while resonating with the spiritual needs of its time. The KJV has since become a cornerstone of English literature, influencing countless writers, poets, and thinkers throughout the ages.
While the KJV itself does not have a traditional author, its legacy is carried by the collective voices of those who contributed to its creation. These diligent translators meticulously worked to ensure that the sacred texts were rendered in a way that was both faithful and lyrical. As you explore the King James Version in this app, you’ll discover not only the profound spiritual messages it conveys but also the rich historical context that surrounds its formation. Dive into its pages and experience the timeless wisdom and artistry that continue to inspire millions today.
Bible (KJV) 29: Joel
Read by Susanna3
King James Version
The Prophet Joel, the Second Minor Prophet of the Old Testament, entire book is read. (Summary by Susan S.)
Bible (KJV) NT 05: Acts (version 2)
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King James Version
The Acts of the Apostles, also known as The Book of Acts, is the fifth book of the New Testament. It follows the 4 Gospel accounts not only …
Bible (KJV) Apocrypha/Deuterocanon: Prayer of Manasseh
Read by Sam Stinson
King James Version
The Prayer of Manasseh is a short work of only 15 verses that purports to be the penitential prayer of the Judean king Manasseh, who is reco…
Bible (KJV) Apocrypha/Deuterocanon: Book of Tobit
Read by Glenn O'Brien
King James Version
The Book of Tobit (from Hebrew: טובי Tobi "my good") is a book of scripture that is part of the Catholic and Orthodox biblical ca…
Bible (KJV) 00: Introduction
Read by Sam Stinson
King James Version
The introduction to the KJV Bible revealed the thanks of the translators to "TO THE MOST HIGH AND MIGHTY PRINCE JAMES, BY THE GRACE OF …
Bible (KJV) 18: Job (version 2)
Read by Peter Tucker
King James Version
Job was a prosperous landowner who encountered a series of misfortunes, leading him to question himself and his relation to his God. A gran…
Bible (KJV) 00: Preface
Read by Sam Stinson
King James Version
The preface to the KJV Bible is fitting to read, as it reminds contemporary readers of the transitory nature of all Bible translations. The …
Bible (KJV) NT 06: Romans (Version 2)
Read by Kimberly Krause
King James Version
The book of Romans was written by Paul the Apostle on his third missionary journey. The Holy Spirit inspired Paul to write about life as a p…
Bible (KJV) 14: 2 Chronicles (Version 2)
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King James Version
Probably written by the prophet Ezra, 2 Chronicles covers the period from the beginning of King Solomon's reign to the conclusion of the Bab…
Bible (KJV) 17: Esther (version 2 Dramatic Reading)
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King James Version
The seventeenth book of the King James Bible, Esther recounts a tale of two queens. Queen Vashti is the loveliest woman in the land, but whe…
Jerusalem to Revelations - A Quartet of Spiritual Explorations
Read by Tony Addison
Various, Translated Bye. A. Wallis Budge, Dante Alighieri, William Blake, King James Version, Unknown,William Blake, ,William Blake and Unknown, William Blake
A Four Quartets for the End of Time, these works stretch from the death and rebirth of a living land, England/Albion, to the death of the wo…
Bible (KJV) 08: Ruth (version 2 Dramatic Reading)
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King James Version
The Book of Ruth in the Bible takes a new interpretation as it comes to life in this dramatic reading. Ruth, a young Moabitess whose husband…
Bible (KJV) NT 09: Galatians
Read by Kimberly Krause
King James Version
Paul wrote this letter to the Galatians to warn them of how they were changing their belief of the gospel. They were subtly starting to beli…
Bible (KJV) Apocrypha/Deuterocanon: 2 Maccabees
Read by ancientchristian
King James Version
The Second Book of Machabees is not, as the name might suggest, a continuation of the First, but covers part of the same ground. The book pr…
The Book of Judith
Read by ancientchristian
King James Version
The Book of Judith is included in the Septuagint (the Greek form of the Old Testament) and has been retained in Catholic and Orthodox Christ…
Bible (KJV) Apocrypha/Deuterocanon: 1 Maccabees
Read by ancientchristian
King James Version
The First Book of the Machabees is a history of the struggle of the Jewish people for religious and political liberty under the leadership o…
Bible Passages Collection 001
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King James Version
Librivox's Bible Passages Collection 001: a collection of passages, verses, and chapters from multiple public domain editions of the Holy Bi…
Bible (KJV) 18: Job (version 3)
Read by Tony Addison
King James Version
The Book of Job, memorably conceived of by C G Jung as the story of one man's struggle to make conscious the undifferentiated contents of th…
Advent readings and spoken hymns
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King James Version
Advent readings and spoken hymns for each of the Four Sundays of the Advent Season. (Summary by KevinS)
Some Psalms: Three Classic English Translations
Read by Fr. Richard Zeile of Detroit
King James Version
The Psalms, traditionally ascribed to David the King, are regarded in the Christian tradition as the voice of Christ speaking through His an…