in doctrinal matters latter-day revelation supports the KJV

[_Buffalo]

Since the days of the Prophet Joseph Smith, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has used the King James Version of the Bible for English-speaking members.

The Bible, as it has been transmitted over the centuries, has suffered the loss of many plain and precious parts. ‘We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.’ (A of F 1:8.)

Many versions of the Bible are available today. Unfortunately, no original manuscripts of any portion of the Bible are available for comparison to determine the most accurate version. However, the Lord has revealed clearly the doctrines of the gospel in these latter-days. The most reliable way to measure the accuracy of any biblical passage is not by comparing different texts, but by comparison with the Book of Mormon and modern-day revelations.

While other Bible versions may be easier to read than the King James Version, in doctrinal matters latter-day revelation supports the King James Version in preference to other English translations. All of the Presidents of the Church, beginning with the Prophet Joseph Smith, have supported the King James Version by encouraging its continued use in the Church. In light of all the above, it is the English language Bible used by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The LDS edition of the Bible (1979) contains the King James Version supplemented and clarified by footnotes, study aids, and cross-references to the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price. These four books are the standard works of the Church. We encourage all members to have their own copies of the complete standard works and to use them prayerfully in regular personal and family study, and in Church meetings and assignments.

Sincerely your brethren,

Ezra Taft Benson

Gordon B. Hinckley

Thomas S. Monson

(emphasis added)

It's a fact that the KJV is an inferior translation compared to most modern translations. The KJV uses very poor source material - much better, older source material is available today. It's also filled with translation errors. So, if the KJV better supports Mormon doctrine than more accurate, modern translations, it must be the errors of the KJV that help bolster Mormon doctrine. But which errors, specifically, are they? Anyone have an inkling?

[_stemelbow]

I"d say, if its true that the doctrines of the church better support the KJV then its not necessary to assume that the KJV best supports the doctrines of the Church, necessarily. \
It would be interesting to see the data that would possibly lead to that conclusion though.

[_jon]

I think most two eyed people can recognise that significant chunks of the Book of Mormon come directly from the KJV. Including mistakes.

It is therefore unsurprising to me that there's doctrinal connection.

[_Buffalo]

I think most two eyed people can recognise that significant chunks of the Book of Mormon come directly from the KJV. Including mistakes.

It is therefore unsurprising to me that there's doctrinal connection.

I feel to smack my forehead and proclaim "Doh!" Of course!

[_Themis]

I think most two eyed people can recognise that significant chunks of the Book of Mormon come directly from the KJV. Including mistakes.

It is therefore unsurprising to me that there's doctrinal connection.

I feel to smack my forehead and proclaim "Doh!" Of course!

This is the version Joseph was familiar with, and many of his interpretations would be similar to others at the time.