16 | Is the Bible Still Accurate After All Those Translations? The Real Story Behind the KJV and Modern Bible Versions

Discover the True Story Behind the KJV, NIV, and Modern Versions—and Why You Can Trust God’s Word Have you ever wondered if the Bible is still accurate after being translated so many times? Or maybe you’ve heard that newer versions “leave out” verses and wondered if that means we can’t trust them. In this episode of Peace Over Perfection, we’re digging into the story behind our modern Bibles—how they were translated, why there are so many versions, and what makes each one unique. You’ll see how God has preserved His Word through every century and every translation so that you can read it confidently today. You’ll learn: ✨ How the Bible was written, preserved, and translated over time ✨ The difference between translations like the KJV, NIV, ESV, CSB, and NLT ✨ Why some verses are missing (or footnoted) in newer versions ✨ How archaeology and manuscript discoveries confirm Scripture’s accuracy ✨ Why you can confidently trust the Bible you’re holding—because God’s Word never changes This isn’t a theology lecture—it’s a reminder of God’s faithfulness. The same Word that spoke to His people thousands of years ago still speaks to you today. 🛠️ Resources Mentioned 📖 BibleGateway.com – Compare multiple translations side by side 📚 BibleHub.com – Study tools and cross-references 📆 The Bible Recap – Read the Bible chronologically with daily recaps 🛒 My favorite Study Bibles → Amazon Storefront 📚 Get on the Waitlist for the "How to Study the Bible" Course Information about the King James Version https://www.gotquestions.org/missing-verses.html  https://www.gotquestions.org/translation-inspiration.html  💌 Connect With Me 📧 Email → [email protected] 🎙️ Podcast → Peace Over Perfection on Apple Podcasts 📸 Instagram → @susan.shropshire 🎵 TikTok → @susanshropshire