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Here is the TKJU NT Bible Module Information write-up / full description (plus a "THE HOLY BIBLE" website hyperlink not in the module's Bible menu - Information... contents):

The TKJU is an English-dialect update to the King James Authorized Version; intended as a complementary reading, studying, and teaching aid to those reluctant to acclimate to Elizabethan/Early Modern English. The TKJU is not a replacement for God's preserved King James Authorized Version Holy Bible.

Some example updates include swapping "reversed verb-subject order" to modern English conventions, replacing Elizabethan/Early Modern English words that have archaic or obsolete definitions with in-context "Mickelson's Enhanced Strong's" alternatives which are similarly translated within the King James Authorized Version text, or which meet a Noah Webster 1828 Dictionary definition (to improve clarity of meaning while steering clear of overly-generalized/reinterpreted Hebrew/Greek lexicon definitions since Darwin's time), rewording discontinuous phrases to read a bit smoother (albeit using technical writing style), and judicially reducing redundant instances of a word within adjacent verses.

I am convinced that the King James Authorized Version faithfully and powerfully represents God's sovereignly inspired and providentially preserved Word to us (which nevertheless underwent a process of replacing Gothic type style fonts, correcting printing press process/operator errors, and standardizing inconsistent Early English spellings). As written in "THE HOLY BIBLE" (originally published in 1611) on the second page of "The Names and Order of the Books of the Old and New Testament" section:
"SHAMED BE HE WHO THINKS EVIL OF IT" (translated from the French "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE").
Source: https://commons.ptse...csimi00polluoft (page 185 of "THE HOLY BIBLE" holybiblefacsimi00polluoft1.pdf download)
[Be aware that a MacBook (macOS) may require https://skim-app.sourceforge.io/ or a similar app to open large .PDF files].

I believe the Modern Era fulfillment of the following three verses has been accomplished by God's divine will through the King James Authorized Version Holy Bible's accurate text and correct translation:
(1) PSALM 12:6-7 The words of the LORD are pure words: As silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. You shall keep them, O LORD; You shall preserve them from this generation forever. (TKJU)
(2) 1PETER 1:23-25 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the Word of God, which lives and abides forever. For "All flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of the grass. The grass withers, and its flower falls away: But the word of the LORD endures forever." And this is the word which by the gospel is preached to you. (TKJU)
(3) DEUTERONOMY 30:10-14 If you shall hearken to the voice of the LORD your God, to keep His commandments and His statutes which are written in this book of the law, and if you turn to the LORD your God with all your heart, and with all your soul. For this commandment which I command you this day, it is not hidden from you, neither is it far off. It is not in heaven that you should say, 'Who shall go up to heaven for us, and bring it to us, that we may hear it, and do it?' Neither is it beyond the sea, that you should say, 'Who shall go over the sea for us, and bring it to us, that we may hear it, and do it?' But the word is very near to you, in your mouth, and in your heart, that you may do it. (TKJU)

It was no small feat that England's King James Authorized Version quickly became THE (first-time named) "HOLY BIBLE" standard for over three centuries; the same period during which English simultaneously grew to ultimately become the primary Universal International Language. The King James Authorized Version Holy Bible is the gold standard definitive translation against which modern English bibles benchmark and market themselves for good reason; and surely is the most printed book in history.

Elizabethan/Early Modern English is better suited to communicate precise meaning and elegant prose (think Shakespeare from that era); as opposed to the abbreviated, relaxed-grammar, and "progressively revised vocabulary definitions" English of today. However, for those who do not relate well to Early Modern English, and yet have an ear to hear, the Timeless King James Update aims to communicate God's Word in more familiar language, while also striving to maintain accuracy; much like the (common language of God's chosen people) Hebrew Torah & Tanakh (Old Testament) written during the 2'nd & 1'st millennia BC was to the Israelites and Promised Land sojourners; the Koine (Common) Greek New Testament written in the 1'st century AD was to the Roman Empire and its' aftermath, on through the Middle Ages; and the King James Authorized Version written in the 17'th century AD has accomplished during the Modern Era. The King James Authorized Version is primarily founded upon the best Old Testament Hebrew manuscript [the ben Chayyim Masoretic Text (a.k.a. Bomberg Text; or ben Hayyim)] and the rock solid New Testament Greek Textus Receptus [as polished by (Theodore) Beza ~1598]. In essence, the TKJU is a humble attempt to improve the contemporary readability and teach-ability of God's preserved "King James Authorized Version" Word in vastly ubiquitous English; rather than the "once dead" Hebrew language, which today is spoken by less than 0.08% of the world; and instead of esoteric Greek, spoken by about 0.15% of people today.

Through integrity, the TKJU strives to retain much of the King James Authorized Version's unparalleled power; subject to an iterative refinement process over time. I reluctantly undertook this project after many years of not being able to find an uncompromisingly pure modern bible version. The TKJU is intended to serve as a practical learning/teaching compliment to the King James Authorized Version, and also to more effectually speak via common English to those whose hearts yearn after God's own heart; and finally to brightly shine as a Holy Spirit anointed beacon of truth during fierce and deceptive times.

I admit that it trades off exact equivalence with God's preserved King James Authorized Version in the pursuit of enhanced readability; nevertheless my prayer is that the TKJU can still aid true believers who are willing to study, teach, and preach God's pure objective truths in love. It is not my intent to omit or change anything of doctrinal consequence to God from the King James Authorized Version (nor allow any such instances to remain uncorrected after becoming aware of them). For all doctrinal questions, please always give the King James Authorized Version precedence over the TKJU.

If you have not read much of the KJV, consider reading Psalms 90-100 to taste and see some King James Authorized Version power.

In closing, it could be said that Erasmus' Textus Receptus Koine Greek New Testament was to the Protestant Reformation, like what Old Testament High Priest Hilkiah rediscovering the "book of the law" was to the revival under King Josiah (see 2Kings 22:1==>23:25).

If you consistently read and internalize the King James Authorized Version (or to a little lesser degree the complementary TKJU), and receive God's promise in Ephesians 2:8-9, you shall gain stability, strength, security, and surety in your life; and in the life to come.

"The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen." - Philemon 1:25 (TKJU)

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Step-by-step TKJU NT set-up instructions are here: https://www.biblesup...ons-change-log/

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