NKJV New Spirit-Filled Life Bible
Thomas Nelson
First published 1982
NKJV New Spirit-Filled Life Bible
A Spirit-and-Word study Bible edited by Jack Hayford, combining Charismatic emphasis on the Holy Spirit with the literary quality of the NKJV text.
History & Background
The New King James Version was published in 1982 by Thomas Nelson, representing a seven-year project involving 130 scholars. The NKJV preserves the classic text of the KJV—including its Textus Receptus and Masoretic text base—while updating archaic pronouns (thee, thou) and Early Modern English forms to contemporary language. Footnotes indicate differences from the critical text and the Majority Text, making it useful for textual comparison.
Canon Proximity Rating
Strictly 66 books using the same Textus Receptus/Masoretic Text base as the KJV with formal equivalence. Full canonical alignment with the Protestant Bible.