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NKJV The Charles F. Stanley Bible (Reference Ed.)
Thomas Nelson
First published 1982
TranslationNKJV
PublisherThomas Nelson
First Published1982
Canon Proximity10.0 / 10 — Exceptional
NKJV
NKJV The Charles F. Stanley Bible (Reference Ed.)
Reference edition of the Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible in NKJV format with comprehensive study notes.
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
Canon Proximity10.0 / 10 — Exceptional
Strictly 66 books using the same Textus Receptus/Masoretic Text base as the KJV with formal equivalence. Full canonical alignment with the Protestant Bible.
Rating Scale
9–10: Formally equivalent, 66 books
7–8: Dynamic equiv., 66 books
5–6: Includes Apocrypha
1–4: Major departures / additions