The King James Bible has spoken to us for over 400 years! There’s nothing like the poetic language of the King James Version to create comfort in our souls. In fact, according to the History Channel the KJV Bible is still the most popular version, and the most sought out version when folks looks for Bible verses online.
Why the King James Version?
Many people love to read the KJV out loud for the rich and reverent language and phrasing. Its expressive language makes it especially noteworthy for memorization. Other translations like the NIV or NASB did not become popular until the 1980’s and so many folks can testify to the beauty of the KJV from the verses they memorized as a child.
Where can I find the King James Version?
The KJV Bibles Store specializes in the King James Version and offers a Bible size and style for any person or purpose! Whether you are looking for a Bible for Dad, Bible for Mom, or maybe a small Bible for travel, we’ve got it! We also carry Giant Print Bibles and Super Giant Print Bibles. Check out our selection of KJV Bibles here.
Read the King James Version Online
If you don’t have your King James Bible with you, you can find the KJV online and search by subject matter or specific verses.
Listen to the KJV online!
If you want to sit back and listen to the beauty of these scriptures, you can check out one of the all-time favorite King James Version narrators, Alexander Scourby, who the Chicago Times said has “the greatest voice ever recorded.” Find his readings on YouTube. His English accent takes us back to how this scripture possibly sounded when it was first translated and read in England. Another favorite narrator is James Earl Jones, whose rich, elegant tones bring the King James Version of the Bible to life. There are many of his recordings available, and can be found online.
The 25 Top Scriptures in the King James Version by Topic
God Cares For Us
The overriding theme all through scripture is that God loves us. These are a few of the verses that remind us how he is always near.
Jeremiah 33:3
Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.
Psalm 121:1-3
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
Romans 8:38-39
For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Direction
God not only provided a way for us to spend eternity with him, but he cares about our lives on this earth. He wants to help us on our journey! These scriptures remind us that he will guide us, if only we ask!
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
John 14:26
But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
Matthew 7:7
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
Overcoming
Are you facing challenges? You are not alone! These verses remind us that even in the most difficult times, God is with us.
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings as eagles; They shall run, and not be weary; And they shall walk, and not faint.
Isaiah 41:10
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Revelation 21:3–4
And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ, which strengtheneth me.
Peace
No matter what storms roil around us, God promises we can experience internal calm, a serenity that is truly supernatural.
Isaiah 26:3
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
Philippians 4:6-7
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Life Principles
The Bible is filled to the brim with instructions on how to have a happy, successful, and fulfilling life—spiritually and personally!
Colossians 3:23
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not until men.
2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
James 4:7
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Matthew 6:33
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you
Relationships With Others
God settled us in a world of other people and scripture gives us advice on how to live among others and be good ambassadors of our heavenly father.
James 1:19
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.
Romans 12:14,15
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
John 13:33–34
A new commandment I give you, That you love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
Salvation
Nothing in life is more important than coming to the joyful realization that we can be true children of God. We call this salvation because we are saved from the aloneness of a sin-filled life and its bonds, and through Jesus, we’re turned loose to live in spiritual freedom.
Romans 8:1
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
John 14:6
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
