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King James Version

Imagine a book with stories and teachings about a very important person. This book is called the Bible and there are many versions of it. One of the most famous versions is called the King James Version (or the KJV for short).

The KJV version of the Bible was written a long time ago, over 400 years ago to be exact. It was written in a language that people used to speak a long time ago, called Early Modern English. This is why when you read the KJV version, some of the words might sound different than what you are used to hearing today.

The KJV version of the Bible was named after King James I of England. He wanted people to have a common version of the Bible that they could all read and understand easily. The KJV version became very popular and has been used by many different churches and religious groups over the years.

The stories and teachings in the KJV version are the same as in other versions of the Bible. They tell about people who lived a long time ago and what they believed in. They also give advice about how we should live our lives and treat other people.

While the KJV version might seem a little difficult to understand at first, many people enjoy reading it because it has a certain beauty and elegance to the language. It is also important to remember that even though the words might sound different, the message and meaning of the stories and teachings are still very relevant to our lives today.