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Notice!
The copyright owners of the Scourby narration have revoked our right to post the Alexander Scourby narration online, we have replaced it with an equally enjoyable narration by Stephen Johnston. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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When was the Bible translated into English?
In 1604, King James I of England authorized that a new translation of the Bible into English be started. It was finished in 1611, just 85 years after the first translation of the New Testament into English appeared (Tyndale, 1526). The Authorized Version, or King James Version, quickly became the standard for English-speaking Protestants.
Is the KJV public domain?
The King James Version present on the Bible Gateway matches the 1987 printing. The KJV is public domain in the United States. No copyright information available.