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"Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine and does them I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock:
Why the New King James Version?
The NKJV keeps the dignity and rhythm of the King James tradition while updating archaic words and grammar — “you” instead of “thee”, “heavens” instead of “heaven”. It is the bridge for readers who love the KJV sound but want current English.
Its balance of familiarity and clarity has made the NKJV a staple in pulpits and study groups, especially for readers raised on the KJV who want a translation they can quote without footnotes.
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