ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

New King James Version

Okay kiddo, so you know how there are lots of different versions of the Bible with different ways of saying the same thing? The New King James Version is one of those versions.

It's kind of like if you and your friend were telling a story about a fun day you had, but your friend used different words and phrases than you did. You're both talking about the same thing, but using different words.

The New King James Version is a little different from some other versions because it tries to keep some of the old-fashioned language from the original Bible, but also makes it easier to understand for people like you and me. Think of it like a grown-up who talks to you using more advanced words, but also simplifies things so you can understand them.

So if you hear someone talking about the New King James Version of the Bible, it just means they're using a special edition that tries to be both true to the original wording while also being easier for people to understand.